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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An Open Love Letter to Sardinia
It’s good to be back in your arms, with your wide open rugged coastline lapped in refreshing turquoise waters and your jagged mountain peeks where I sit 365... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Sardinia’s Blue Flag Beaches 2016
Sardinia has done it again with an impressive 28 Blue Flags flying effortlessly around her turquoise coast. That is 21 more blue flags since 2013, so there is... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
A Snapshot of Time at Tonara
A snapshot in time from Tonara, Sardinia, Italy. A place so magical that you feel as though you’ve stepped back a few centuries. Tonara was one of the most... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Looking at the Little Things in Life
Sometimes in life the big things take over, they are uncontrollable and we lose focus. I prefer to look at the little things that make this world spin, that mak... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Naked Truth on Nude Beaches in Sardinia, Italy
Sardinia is a mecca for beach lovers, and with over 1849km of beautiful, pristine coastline it’s no wonder naked vacationers return year after year. Did you... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Inside Sardinia: Cork from the Gallura
Sardinian cork oak grows in abundance in the northwestern part of the island. The forests are large and breathtaking and the capital of cork in Sardinia is a... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
An Ode to the Island of Sardinia
Gosh, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen your face, twenty-one months precisely. I can only imagine your sun-kissed shadows, the way the wind whips in the... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Case of the Mysterious Canadian Ensign Lost & Found in Sardinia
Jennifer Avventura:Do you know the owner of this ensign that washed up on the shore of Sardinia? Originally posted on My Sardinian Life: In life, I believe... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2015 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Descent of the Candle Bearers | I Candelieri 2012
Jennifer Avventura:The second biggest festival in Sardinia is about to kick off tomorrow night in Sassari, I Candelieri. Will you be there? I went in 2012, the... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2015 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Mystical Mamuthones from Mamoiada
Originally posted on My Sardinian Life: The mystical Mamuthones from Mamoiada have always stirred my soul and made me question the origin of their existence. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Mega Marketing Failure by Classico
I did a little shopping this morning, at a store I never go to and was delighted to see Classico Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto – made in Sardegna. Read more
Posted on 17 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Naked Truth on Nude Beaches in Sardinia, Italy
Originally posted on My Sardinian Life: Sardinia is a mecca for beach lovers and with over 1849km of beautiful, pristine coastline it’s no wonder naked... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
When is the Best Time to Visit Sardinia?
Jennifer Avventura:Anytime is the best time to visit Sardinia. Check out my monthly comparison post and see which month works best for you. I love May and... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Top 5 Beaches in The Gallura | Sardinia, Italy
Originally posted on My Sardinian Life: Are you seeking a private haven where you can sit on the beach and do nothing, for hours? Or maybe, it’s a family beach... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
10 Remarkable Reasons to Visit Sardinia, Italy
Originally posted on My Sardinian Life: “Sardinia is another thing. Much wider, much more ordinary, not up-and-down at all, but running away into the distance. Read more
Posted on 29 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Top 10 Sights in Northern Sardinia
Originally posted on My Sardinian Life: Top 10 Sights in Northern Sardinia In no particular order of importance, as each town, beach and island, is a spectacula... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Asparagus Caught in Sardinia
One of my favourite pastimes while in Sardinia, and in the early part of the year, is to hunt for wild asparagus. The flavour is stronger than the store-bought... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Dear Sardinia: I Miss You More Than You Will Ever Know
Eleven months ago I left my heart and soul in Sardinia, and my mind has never forgiven me. There are times I scroll through thousands of photographs just to... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Snapshots: Remembering Sardinia’s Panorama
It’s been nine months since I left my soul in Sardinia, and there’s not a day that passes in which I don’t think of her majestic nature. Read more
Posted on 16 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Top 10 Things I Miss the Most About Sardinia
It’s the little things that I miss the most about Sardinia, and seven months later I’m still heartbroken over leaving her beautiful, mysterious land. Read more
Posted on 21 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL