The Almighty Euro
The euro is killing me. Well, not really killing me but giving me a good swift kick in the gut. The last time I was in Italy they were still using lire…yes it was that long ago. So I’m not used to the euro […]
August in Italy
If you are travelling to Italy in the month of August, it’s not uncommon to see many businesses closed. Most Italians take their vacation in August and as a result, most of the country shuts down for pretty much the whole month. Ferragosto is a […]
My Top 5: Italian Female Actresses
I had so much fun doing my “Top 5: Italian Male Actors” that I figured I would do one for the girls as well. Here we go…. 1) Laura Chiatti This former Miss Teen Europe is one lucky girl having worked (and dated) two of […]
My Top 5: Italian Male Actors
1. Riccardo Scarmacio The 28-year-old Pugliese actor captured the hearts of many women as “Step” in Tre Metri Sopra Il Cielo (2004) and Ho Voglia Di Te (2007). However, there is more to this actor than the chick flick movie characters he’s played in the […]
What to pack…
With my trip to Italy a couple weeks away I’m getting a bit stressed out when I start thinking about packing my luggage. I love to travel but I hate to pack!! Packing for any trip big or small is always a challenge for me. […]
Randy Pausch (1960-2008)
When I read the news of Randy Pausch’s passing I was saddened.I was turned on to Randy Pausch not too long ago. My cousin played me a YouTube video of his “Last Lecture” and I thought to myself…”Wow, this is incredible”. If you haven’t seen […]
Gelato vs. Ice Cream: What’s the Difference?
You can’t take a trip to Italy without sampling the many tasty varieties of gelati (singular: gelato) that Italy is quite famous for. With the summer heat (and humidity) in full swing, what better way to cool off than a delicious and refreshing gelato (or […]
Adventures of Learning a Language – Part 4
Learning a language is virtually impossible without vocabulary. Without it, a language would cease to exist. You can learn things like basic grammar, pronunciation, and common phrases but without vocabulary, you will soon find yourself at a bit of a roadblock. Vocabulary Noun 1. All […]
Happy Canada Day!
This year, Canada’s national day fell on a Tuesday so for many (myself included) it’s an extended long weekend. Yay!! I kicked off the long weekend with the Canada Dry Festival of Fire. The Festival of Fire takes place over four nights at Ontario Place […]
Summer, summer, summertime…
Time to sit back and unwind… The winter was long and cold with a near record-breaking snowfall (a lot!!). Spring was colder than usual and June just didn’t want to bring the sun and warmer weather but it looks like things might be turning around…FINALLY! […]