The year is coming to an end. The end of 2019 is a little different, not only because it’s closing the book on a year but also marking the end of a decade. It also marks the end of one of the most difficult years […]
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 […]
Before I made my hopeful journey to Italy, I did some self-studying and took a language class with my mom. Even though I grew up surrounded by my relatives, who immigrated to Canada, I never really learned the language. It’s one of the few things […]
It’s been a week since we bid farewell to 2016, which was bittersweet for me. It would be an understatement to say that 2016 was a transitional year for me with big changes and new unforgettable experiences. So much happened last year: old friendships grew […]
