Jenniferavventura
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My Sardinian Life
http://laavventura.wordpress.com/
Photography, expat tales and short stories from a wandering waitress living in Sardinia, Italy.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 182 )
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Endless Blue Sardinia
Time has gotten the better of me; but you, my dear Sardinia have captured me with your endless blue skies and calming blue waters. Read more
Posted on 25 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
New Life, New Blog
I’ve had a few long time followers of My Sardinian Life email me asking how I’m doing in the great white north, and if I’m blogging about it. Read more
Posted on 02 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
A Heavy Price Tag for Sardinian Gold – San Giuliano Extra Virgin Olive Oil
I found an out-of-the-way Italian food import store the other day, and decided to check it out as I was craving flavours from the Med. Read more
Posted on 02 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
A Wrote a Little Article for a Big On-line Magazine
I’m proud to have been included in the quarterly on-line magazine known as Insiders Abroad. It’s a magazine from the English-speaking community with inside... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
A Retired Expat
It has taken me months to come to terms with this difficult decision, weeks to accept its fate and countless hours on how I would pen a letter to the island... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Weekly Photo Challenge: A Sardinian Perspective
Meet Floppy and his Ass. A wonderful perspective into the lives of two beastly friends. This is my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Perspective. Rate... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Weekly Photo Challenge: Abandoned in Sardinia
“Art is never finished, only abandoned.” Leonardo da Vinci “Basic human contact – the meeting of eyes, the exchanging of words – is to the psyche what oxygen... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Weekly Photo Challenge: Threes Never a Crowd in Sardinia
It was an overcast and cold February afternoon when I looked out my living-room window. The panorama leaves me breathless, always wanting more. Read more
Posted on 26 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Learning Italian: The Verb to Like
Welcome back for another installment of Learning Italian with Jennifer Avventura. This week we take a close look at the verb to like – Piacere. I hate this... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
How to Buy Property in North Sardinia
The search engines have spoken and thousands of you want to know how to buy property in Sardinia, Italy. I’m here to show you the easy way. Read more
Posted on 16 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Good Morning Moon Over the Bay of Asinara
This morning was the first time I watched the full moon set and the sunrise, it was a spectacular, romantic treasure. This is my response to the Weekly Photo... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Answer: Spot the Sardinian Asparagus
Last week I posted a photo and asked my readers to “Spot the Asparagus.” A few of you played along, a few of you were very cold and a few of you were warm. Read more
Posted on 15 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Weekly Photo Challenge: Selfie
Nothing makes me nostalgic for Canada than receiving super, duper mittens in the mail. I’ll be rooting for my home and native land with these new mittens, and... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Can You Spot the Asparagus in This Photo?
One of my favourite pastimes is hunting for wild Sardinian asparagus in the early months of the year, after the rain, and when the sun is shining. It’s like... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Vote for My Sardinian Life in the 2013 Canadian Blog Awards
Just like the Emmy’s, Golden Globes and Music awards there are awards for bloggers who but effort, thought and heart into their blog(s). Read more
Posted on 05 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Sardinia’s Golden Hour Over the Bay of Asinara
“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.” Mahatma Gandhi Last night’s setting sun and th... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Winter in Sardinia Looks Like This
Earlier this morning the skies were that beautiful summertime blue then this ugly storm blew in, and we were treated to rain, wind, hail and … … FOG Greetings... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Polar Vortex Hits Northern Sardinia
Winter in Sardinia is the polar opposite of its summertime climate. Thick fog, whipping winds and relentless rain make it impossible to see the light of day, fo... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Weekly Photo Challenge: Object
Finally there’s a challenge where I can show off this stunning hand-crafted object that I found in Tonara, Sardinia. This is my response to the weekly photo... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Don’t Sell Yourself Short as a Freelance Writer in Italy
Once upon a time (about a year ago) a Sardinian travel agency contacted me to write brief English articles to help promote their travel brand. Read more
Posted on 01 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL