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Lilia Carone

Lilia Carone has a university degree in English but also took up Italian language and literature studies. Today, she spends most of her time doing Italian-English translations and proofreading Italian work. When she’s not at her keyboard, she’s hanging out with her dogs or helping raise awareness about animal rescue causes.

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The 5 Best Foot Massages in Calgary That Provide the Ultimate Pain Relief

I never really liked people looking at my feet—let alone touching them. After all, they’re…feet. It’s definitely not the body part I’d choose to showcase at a beauty pageant or anywhere. So, the idea of a stranger massaging them didn’t quite sit well with me at first. In fact, my first foot massage cemented that …

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The 5 Best Ethnic Restaurants in Calgary to Add Flavorful Adventure to Your Plate

The last time I tried to cook an authentic Moroccan lamb dish in my kitchen, my smoke alarm went off. The only trace of “Moroccan” authenticity in my dish was the lingering scent of burnt spices. That experience taught me an important lesson—some dishes are best left to the experts. If you’ve ever craved a …

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Score Big on These 5 Best Affordable Bridesmaid Dresses in Calgary

The pressure to find the perfect bridesmaid dress is REAL. Remember that infamous scene in Bridesmaids with the ill-fated dress fitting? That’s the kind of bridesmaid dress trauma you want to avoid—ill-fitting, itchy, unflattering disasters. From dresses that are too short, too tight, or just plain hideous, the bridesmaid dress saga is a tale as …

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The 5 Best Hotels Close to Calgary Airport for a Layover You Won’t Want to Leave

Want to know my worst nightmare? A canceled flight and being stuck overnight at the airport. And I’m left with no choice but to curl up tightly on one of those uncomfortable metal chairs.  Thank goodness for hotels near the airport—they’re lifesavers. But they aren’t always up to par. I once ended up in a …

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Sculpt Like a Pro with These 5 Best Pottery Classes in Calgary

I’ve always thought pottery looked like a zen, creative, and artistic escape from the everyday. You know, all those videos of perfectly formed clay mugs and minimalist bowls on TikTok?  Easy, right? Well, not really!  My DIY pottery attempts resulted in lopsided mugs that wouldn’t hold a drop of coffee and bowls that looked like …

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Taste the Best Wedding Cakes in Calgary for a Sweet Celebration

Cakes can be deceiving. Those Pinterest-perfect creations look stunning, but the flavor isn’t always as memorable as the design once you take a bite. Then there are the well-meaning homemade attempts—bless their hearts. Sometimes, though, the frosting just doesn’t quite hit the mark. That’s why I decided to do some serious digging and find the …

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Say Yes to the 5 Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Calgary 

You know that scene in Runaway Bride where Julia Roberts runs through the woods in a white dress, covered in mud? That image has stuck with me ever since. Honestly, that movie is a masterpiece for showcasing nearly every outdoor wedding disaster imaginable. Who knew a simple “I do” could be so susceptible to unexpected …

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