Category Archives: English

The Town of Painted Doors

Posted on June 10, 2021 by babbityjean

The Italian Riviera stretches 350 km (215 miles) from the French-Italian border to Tuscany.  Encompassing the coastline of Liguria, it crosses all four Ligurian provinces and their capitals, from Imperia to Savona to Genoa to La Spezia.  Tourists have long … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arte, Cucina italiana, English, Foto, Italia, Liguria, Storia | 1 Comment

Stromboli: The Lighthouse of the Mediterranean

Posted on May 28, 2021 by babbityjean

In the second part of the film, Caro Diario called “Isole,” director and actor Nanni Moretti and his friend are searching for a peaceful place to work on their research.  They visit 5 of the 8 islands in the Aeolian … Continue reading →

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Caffé Sospeso (English)

Posted on May 20, 2021 by babbityjean

“Searching for Italy” is a 6-part television series that follows Stanley Tucci, an Italian-American actor, as he travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisine.  In the Naples episode, Tucci describes a custom dating … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, English, Foto, il Caffé, Italia, Napoli, Storia | 2 Comments