It is so hard to believe that a year has passed. Last year, around this time, I was getting my bags packed and ready for my month long trip to Calabria. It feels like it was just yesterday that I was walking through the streets […]
I have to apologize. I have been a very bad blogger lately. Why is it the moment you commit to something things start to get busy? I promise I will try to do better from here on out. So, why the disappearing act? Well, I […]
Have you ever heard Italian phrases that you swear you have never heard before and then all of a sudden you find yourself hearing them all the time? Well, that’s exactly what happened to me with a certain Italian phrase that seems to be popping […]
Today is Canada’s birthday! She is a young 142 years old today. This year’s Canada Day is a bit different than most. Firstly, it falls on a Wednesday, so for some, that means no long weekend in July. Secondly, there are currently 30,000 civic […]
In the early part of the 20th century, many Italians left their homeland and headed to America, the “land of opportunity”. One of the places that many Italian immigrants settled was Toronto. By 1920, most of the Italian population found their homes in downtown Toronto […]
I am quite surprised that there isn’t more information behind the company that creates Jonk 46. I was going to nix the idea of writing about this particular line but you see the logo everywhere in Italy. So, I’ll do my best. Jonk 46 is […]
Not too long ago, I was lucky enough to win a copy of Who By Fire from a book giveaway that Suitcase Contents was having. The debut novel by author Diana Spechler is an incredible story of family, personal journey, and forgiveness. If you haven’t […]
As you walk up the narrow and picturesque Corso Telesio in the centro storico of the old city of Cosenza, you will discover il Duomo in Cosenza. It is a magnificent sight and rich with history. Photo Credit: mauriziod The Duomo is believed to have […]
The Twilight Series, written by Stephenie Meyer, was not something I ever intended on reading. I filed it away with the Harry Potter Series as something I would never actively go out of my way to read and/or watch. Meanwhile, everyone around me seemed to […]
A fun way to learn a new language is by listening to music and there are some great Italian female singers, here are some you should check out: 1. Laura Pausini Laura Pausini was born in the town of Solarolo, Ravenna in the Emilia-Romagna region. […]
