So today is a pretty important day for me! I’ve been living in Italy for 10 years. That’s right, 10 years ago, I got on a plane heading to southern Italy. I still think it’s probably one of the most insane things I’ve ever done. […]
La Dolce Vita literally translates to The Sweet Life. It’s a phrase that is used often when describing Italy and its culture. And there are certain images that come to mind when you hear this famous phrase. What images do you conjure up in your […]
How do you know when it’s time to go? I’m sure I’m not the only person living abroad who has wrestled with this question and it’s one of the parts about living abroad that very few people really talk about. Let’s be honest, when we […]
So, your ticket is all booked and you are getting ready to take a trip to Italy or perhaps you are planning to live in Italy for an extended period of time. It’s only natural to want to bring any and all your daily hygiene […]
Photo credit: Amanda Venner I know it sounds cliché but the New Year has always been the best time for me to take a moment and reflect on what has happened in my life as well as the things I want to improve, change or […]
Photo Credit: James Jordan Balance is a tricky thing. Just when you think you’ve got it, you tip and lose it again. Balance involves constant readjustments and focus. At times, it’s completely and utterly exhausting. I’m constantly striving and struggling to find my balance. It’s […]
I am an avid reader and enjoy reading whenever I have free time. It helps me to relax and escape into an imaginary world for a little while. When I moved to Italy, I had to leave my treasured book collection behind. I brought a […]
It’s remarkable how much someone’s life can change in two years. Two years ago I moved to Italy and wasn’t sure what would happen. I’m back in Toronto for the summer and it has become increasingly clear just how much I’ve changed and grown in […]
Italianizzarsi – diventare simile a un italiano per lingua o cultura (to become similar to an Italian by language or culture) One of my good friends here in Italy mentioned that I’ve become more Italian since she’s known me. I found her observation very interesting […]
It doesn’t seem to matter where you are in the world when you live and work in a city, big or small, it’s not very hard to get sucked into the daily grind and hustle. I work long days and by the end of the […]
