I love my home country of Canada but there is something about Italy that reaches deep into your soul and captures your heart. It’s a light that never dims.

Thomas is the consummate world traveller. From spas in Provence, to trekking through the bushveld in Africa, to eating blow fish in Tokyo, horseback riding on the beaches of Costa Rica, or drinking fine wine in Toscana, the world has always been a provocative enticement to Thomas. His flair for heading into unchartered waters or wandering down questionable alleyways has led him to meet an amazing array of interesting and diverse group of world citizens and experience unique and sometimes undiscovered corners of the world. “I love the balmy beaches of Tulum and the pulse of the nightlife in South Beach but am equally comfortable on a dog sled in the near-Martian landscape of Canada’s arctic.”

He currently resides in both Italy and Canada. From his 15^th century home in Brescia’s historic “Centro”.

Renowned as Canada’s leading authority on branding, Thomas founded Pigeon Brands in 1977. For 46 years he was at the helm touching, enhancing and building over 2000 brands in the food, wine and spirit, and health care arena for of this forward-thinking integrated marketing firm. In addition to receiving countless international awards for his firm’s work, he’s a much sought after speaker and has spoken internationally on the branding subjects. In December of 2023 he decided it was time to move onto other quests.

“I love every corner of Italy. It’s one of the most diverse countries on the planet, from the fabulous skiing in the Alps and the Dolomites, to the beauty of seaside towns like Positano and Cinque Terre to the food of Bologna to the music of Botticelli and the much-missed Pavarotti. What’s not to love about this country. The very country that brough us Armani, Ferrari, and the Mona Lisa. There’s a story to be told and endless chapters to be written.”

Passion fuels every corner of Thomas’ life. A quest to learn, listen and grow are his life ingredients that nourish his soul. He’s the consummate storyteller and our readers and viewers will no doubt enjoy his take as a Canadian living in Italy on what is surely “La Dolce de Vita”.