Category Archives: English

The Controversy over Cruise Ships

Posted on February 12, 2015 by babbityjean

Venice:  the richest and most powerful marine republic of the Mediterranean. the Queen of the Adriatic, an unparalleled UNESCO World Heritage site.  Venice also is a very popular destination of cruise ships from around the world.  Can the city that … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, English, Foto, Italia, Storia, Viaggio | 2 Comments

Pray to Park or Park and Pray?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by babbityjean

In large U.S. cities, and even small towns, parking is often at a premium.  You can drive around for blocks “praying” to find a space.  Well, in a small Italian village, you do the opposite:  you park and then you … Continue reading →

Posted in Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Italia | 1 Comment

Italy is extraordinary: here is why

Posted on January 29, 2015 by babbityjean

Please click on the link below to see a beautiful video made by Italy’s Minister of Economic Development and presented at the Davos Forum with the objective of debunking some clichés about the country.  The subtitles accompanying the video are … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Italia | 1 Comment