Jenniferavventura
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My Sardinian Life
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Photography, expat tales and short stories from a wandering waitress living in Sardinia, Italy.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 182 )
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Snapshots: On Life at Palau, Sardinia by Jennifer Avventura
So what, I’m in love with Palau. Her picturesque, pristine panorama leaves me breathless and wanting more. I could, and I have sat in awe for hours, taking in... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Playing Under the Sea at Palau by Jennifer Avventura
Last year, I was given a super-duper under water camera, and I’ve had a ton of fun playing under the sea at Palau, Sardinia, Italy. Read more
Posted on 24 June 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Snapshots: Hidden Treasures at the Prickly Pear Cactus
Sometimes in life you just need to stop and smell the prickly pears. It’s the right time in Sardinia to do just that, because you never know what hidden... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
A Place Like No Other – Palau, Sardinia, Italy
Palau, Sardinia is truly a place like no other. It sits at the northern tip of the island and hosts 25km of contrasting coastlines and 21 turquoise beaches to... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Sardinia’s Blue Flag Beaches 2016
Just a reminder that Sardinia has some epic beaches and coastlines. Happiness is Sardinia. My Sardinian Life Sardinia has done it again with an impressive 28... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Top 14 Sporting Adventures That Defy Gravity at Sardinia, Italy
Sardinia, Italy is an enchanting island and sanctuary for adventure and nature explorers and it’s the ideal place to test boundaries and defy gravity in a... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Hunting Wild Asparagus at Sardinia, Italy
During my recent stay back in Canada, I found myself reminiscing about the long walks, deep within the folds of Sardinia’s glorious green mountains where I... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Snapshots: Reflections of Summer in Sardinia
It seems that winter has eluded us, at least for the last four days it has, where we’ve had temperatures upwards of 19 degrees celsius and we’re still in the... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Snapshots: The Bell Tower at Castelsardo, Sardinia
The bell tower at Castelsardo in Sardinia’s northwest is one of the most photographed monuments from this pre-Nuragic, quaint town by the sea. Read more
Posted on 10 February 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Inside Sardinia: A Traditional Cooking Method
The first time I saw this method of cooking was some years ago in a small town, in the folds of a mountain in Sardinia, Italy. Read more
Posted on 31 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Cats of Sardinia: Ciao Bello
Meet, Ciao Bello. He befriended me this past summer with his lazy gaze and soft meows for attention. I’d pass him every morning on my way to get our daily bread. Read more
Posted on 23 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Snowed in Sardinia
It’s hard to imagine Sardinia’s slopes, peaks and valleys covered heavily in snow, but it happened. It snowed in Sardinia! This past week in many parts of... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
New Year Greetings From Sardinia With Love
Wishing you all a safe, successful, and happy New Year filled with love, joy and peace. If you have any questions about your trip to Sardinia, don’t hesitate... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Inside Sardinia: A Distorted Nature’s Poem
… I grow flat along the red rocky earth with only the wind to guide me. My nutrients I steal from the sea with only the wind to guide me. I yearn to reach new... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Snapshots: The Art of Losing Oneself to Sardinia
The art of getting lost is an easy task if you don’t know where you are going and are not prepared to get lost. I don’t get lost as much as I used to, like... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Snapshots: Climbing Common Roads at Castlesardo
A simple snapshot of one of the most romantic towns I’ve found in Sardinia. This is Castlesardo. Go ahead and explore her ancient alleys and mythologies. I... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Inside Sardinia: Valle Della Luna
Valle della Luna – a mecca in the 60’s and known all over Sardinia as a hippie hangout, is one of the most surreal and controversial places I have ever seen. Read more
Posted on 01 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Fall in Love with Traditional Shoes from Oliena, Sardinia
Too much time was spent in awe and looking up of all things Oliena, at this years Autunno in Barbagia – Cortes Apertas 2016, that when I did look down, I found... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Handcrafted Gifts from Oliena, Sardinia
The thing that sticks with me the most from my weekend getaway to Oliena are the people. In every cortes (home) we entered, we were greeted with humble... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Inside Sardinia: The People of Cortes Apertas at Oliena
From early September to the beginning of December small towns throughout the Barbagia region of Sardinia open their doors for tourists and locals alike. Read more
Posted on 13 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL