Want interesting articles on places just being discovered? Searching for tales of civilizations that left 
over 3500 bee-hive like stone fortress’, or looking for a rural festival held in the mountains? My Sardinian Life gives you all that and more!
An international freelance travel writer, runner and wife; living on the second largest island in the Mediterranean.
I have endlessly traveled the world and have learned through trail and error the road to happiness is that of a slow life.
The blog My Sardinian Life is an effort to show the world the natural beauty of the place I now call home: Sardinia, Italy. I have lived in Sardinia, Italy since May 2008. And with this blog I will re-create local traditions, popular folklore festivals and delve into the ancient mysteries surrounding this extra-ordinary island in the Mediterranean.
Sardinia is yours to discover. On your own two feet and on your own time.
What other’s are saying about My Sardinian Life
What other bloggers are saying about My Sardinian Life
Fare i turisti a Oristano – Storia di una blogger
Bagni di Lucca – Meet Jennifer from Sardinia
Un sardo in giro – La mia vita sarda: una canadese in Sardegna!
Interviews
The Thought Palette – Sharing a Sardinian Life with you
La Nuova Sardegna – “My Sardinian Life”, una blogger canadese svela i segreti dell’isola
Blog Expat – From Ontario to Sardinia: My Sardinian Life
My articles on the web
The Sardinia Blog – The Heart of the Mediterranean - Top ten reasons to visit Sardinia
The PlanetD – Canada’s Adventure Couple – How Virtual Tourist Opened My Eyes to Inspiration
LivingBetterat50+ – Top 10 Sights in Northern Sardinia
LivingBetterat50+ – How to Arrive in Sunny Sardinia, Italy
The Blissful Adventurer – Notes from 1997 | Toronto to Sydney
An Italophile - What do I love about living in Italy – Expat Feature #3
The Expat Hub - Living the expat life
Awards
Sardinian Local Expert Award
The Versatile Blogger Award
The Liebster Blog Award
The Sunshine Award
7×7 Blog Award
Awesome Blog Content Award
Kreativ Blogger Award
The Reader Appreciation Award by Jennifer Avventura
Inspiring Blog Award
The Lovely Blog Award
The Illuminating Blog Award
Super Sweet Blogger Award
The Reality & 100% Affidibale Blog Awards
CategoryTravel Italy
I have lived in the following countries for extended periods of time. Searching for expat advice on these destinations? Contact me here.
- Canada
- Australia
- England
- Cayman Islands
- Sardinia, Italy
Why ABOOT and not ABOUT?
Because I AM a sarcastic Canadian, eh!
I am a writer. Therefore I am. Since the beginning of my time all I wanted to do was write. Since I could pick up a pencil and form characters on page I became a poet. From the moment I stepped out of my mother’s house at eighteen to travel the world solo, I became a travel writer.
After all these years I’m putting words to virtual paper and I am doing what I’ve always dreamed.
This blog is dedicated to my past, present and future travels; in hopes to educate young souls who have no fear and go it on their own.
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If you’ve gotten this far, GRAZIE. I’m happy to have wasted a few minutes of your day.
Please continue reading my blog, your next click should be: here.
I’m happy that i decided to have my own blog…and now i understand why, reading people’s thoughts, or looking at the puzzles of their lives, and i feel free to share mine too……….!
ti auguro una vita piena d’aventure………..!
It took me some time to build up the courage to blog, but now that I have I can see the others are just as crazy as me.
Thanks for stopping by.
hahhha, so funny, i really like ur posts !
well thanks for hanging around.
Hi Canadian woman living in Italy — felt like I should read some of your stuff since I see that you enjoy mine. Loved the snippet of the novella, I think any woman worth her salt has endured a job waiting tables while pursuing a dream, or waiting to figure out what dream she wants to pursue.
Also enjoyed your verse to your mom, mine has gone to heaven now and I miss her so.
Look forward to reading more.
xoxoxo
Ciao Unkept
Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you come around here again!
Thanks for wishing me luck!
you seem to have an interesting blog, have fun!
I look forward to more from you.
Looks great Jenny!!! Don’t have time to do much lurking: If Rob catches me on here instead of packing for EVL he’ll have a conniption. Love ya – can’t wait to read more!
L’Avventura (I just love this),
So…I am really excited to visit your blog. How cool is that to visit Italy from a Canadian’s thoughts and point of view and a budding author to boot! I hiked last summer with a couple Canadians, but no Italians. I look forward to traveling with you.
Rockin’
Thanks for stopping by ladyonarock. Glad you like my blog.
I love your blog! So poetic. I especially loved your poem to your Mom. It brought tears to my eyes as mine is no longer with us. I’ve already subscribed and can’t wait for more.
Thanks for subscribing! I promise (hope) to not let you down.
Maybe you’d like my brother’s poetry. He’s also traveled a lot and was a fire artist for Cirque du Soleil. His wife is a Mongolian contortionist! http://www.myspace.com/firemikesspace
Hi Lucy,
Thanks for the link. I’ll check it out.
“The dirty mess of melting snow, too far below zero to care” I love that line, that’s the one that really jumped off the screen. Beautiful.
Hi Sweeney. Thanks for reading and commenting. Glad you like my lines.
Hi. Great blog you have here.
Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting.
I’d love to keep reading more. Do keep writing.
Thanks for comming back to check out my blog and commenting. Much appreciated.
Hey,
Thanks for stopping by my blog, I can’t wait to read more of yours. Glad to find another person obsessed with celeb gossip, now I don’t feel alone lol.
Later ;0)
Complimenti. Do u like Sardegna?
hi there…. its nice blog
Thanks for popping into my blog! I’m looking forward to stopping by yours now too…I love reading about other people’s travels!!
Loved reading your site. I have a travel blog detailing my journeys across various countries and my life at home while I continue my studies. I think you would enjoy it.
http://www.lifeoutsideamerica.com
Your blog is awesome! So glad that I found you
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Cheers!
Kayoh
http://www.tronah.wordpress.com
You are living my Canadian dream. After visitnig Italy I tried to get a job out there after University. I loved it so so so much. Alas that was a no go. Thank you for stopping by my blog as it led me to yours
You’re such a cheeky writer! Loving your writing.
Where in Canada are you from? I’m an American living in Prince Edward Island. My grandparents all came from Sicilia, the other beautiful island in the middle of the Mediterranean. I’ve visited there three times, and would love to see Sardegna, too.
You have a wonderful blog!
Hey! Jen…luv the fresh new look…but sadly missing the poetry link…that was my fav part -The dark & light poetry.Cud u reinclude it?
Cheers,
Sparky
Ciao Sparky
Oh, so I’ve just left a comment on your blog regarding my poetry. It’s still there, but my categories are not listed in the header banner. If you click on the tabbed widget near the top, the green folder my categories will open and you will see my poetry.
Jennifer
Best of luck. How long will you be in Italy..forever?
Make the most of it! We were in Europe last summer during IFA playoffs….yea, Europeans are nuts about the game.
Just like Canadians are nuts about hockey, eh?
I’ve nominated you for a Seven Links award. Check out my blog post: http://thirdeyemom.com/2011/07/30/my-lucky-seven/
Now it is your turn!
thirdeyemom
Wow, thank you.
I enjoyed reading your posts…
Cool adventures..
Thanks for stopping by.
A duh, I should have known just from reading ‘aboot’ that you are Canadian, lol. It did catch my attention though. I just can’t remember what I thought about it. And yeah, I have no idea why people think we say ‘aboot’. I’ve had people tell me I say it, but they were crazy Americans (;)) I think…..
I say eh! all the time. I love it. I’m proud to say it. ^_^
http://duffythewriter.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/a-versatile-blogger/
thank you for my blogger award!
Hello Canadian woman, i don´t really know how i ended up reading your blog, but anything Canadian is reason enough to explore. Looking forward to your future posts.
Well, thanks for stopping by and commenting.
This Canadian agrees. We don’t say aboot no matter how others hear it.
Thanks for following me – I look forward to following you too. Cheers, and good luck from a fellow blogger.
Hi Jennifer, thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment because it led me to you!
Your blog looks very interesting and funny and I’m interested as to why you chose Italy to settle down in. I’ve traveled a lot over the years (British born but live in Australia) – having also lived in Germany, Singapore and the US, so your blog interests me very much. And I love Italy!
I’m not Canadian – although I might seek political asylum there if a Republican is elected president of the US in November 2012. Seriously, most of you say “oot” and “aboot” from my personsal experience. When traveling, I never assume someone is American until I hear them pronounce either of those words. If I hear “oot”or “aboot”, I guess Canadian and so far I’ve always been right. Don’t worry aboot it. It’s charming.
Thank you for your comments. It’s not something that I’m worried about. Like all regional accents there is diversity. The accents in the south of Italy are not the came in the North. Accents in Eastern Canada are by far, different than those in British Columbia. Not all Canadians pronounce ‘about’, in that sense. Maybe those outside Ontario are the culprits in spreading the oot’s & aboot’s around.
A Canadian woman in Sardinia! Well done! And now I am worried that the world thinks you say “aboot” because they heard me and did not realize I was French Canadian!
BTW, love your blog
You and I have much in common, Jennifer. Fresh air and exercise is critical for clear thinking, and what’s more important than that for writing? Keep up your well-considered blogs!
I’m an Australian woman currently growing roots in Canada.
Love snooping around your blog!
Hi Australian Woman growing roots in my homeland, thanks for checking out my blog and commenting!
My wife’s Canadian. They don’t say ‘aboot’. What they actually say is a little more like ‘a boat’, only squeezed.
LOL. Thanks for your comment. Guess it just depends where in Canada one if from. Accents change from region to region.
Hi Jennifer, found you via your interview on Alyson´s blog and have already read some of your posts. I´m Portuguese, have lived in a couple of countries (not as many as you though) and now live in Perth, Australia. Will be back!(http://thethoughtpalette.co.uk/2012/03/23/sharing-a-sardinian-life-with-you/)
Sadly, I never made it to Perth when I lived in Australia. Guess I have a reason to come back!
Hi! I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award!
Fun blog–fun life!
Thank you! Took a lot of hard work to get here.
Hey Jenny.. You ARE a fantastic writer.. From home in Canada, I’m so proud you are my cousin… What a great site! Congratulations. I hope to visit you one day!
Thank you Dianne, thank you very much. That means a lot!
You’ve made my day! 
now that I have started my very first blog I just love reading what others have to say…love reading your experiences and hopefully in the future people will be able to say that my blog has helped them in some small way!
That’s one of the reasons I continue to blog, I love reading what others are saying. I draw inspiration from the blogs I read faithfully. Thanks for stopping by.
A lady from Canada living in Sardegna…very interesting!! Thanks again for stopping by my blop so I could find you. I’ll definitely be your follower as I love to hear about places yet unknown, especially where I have my roots
. I just start checking out your blog and already love it! Keep up the great work!!
Ciao! And grazie e te for snooping around my blog and following me! I’d love to hear more of your stories from Sardinia. Did you grow up here?
Hi! Just stopping by to let you know I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award!
http://spiritualworldtraveler.wordpress.com/2012/06/13/one-lovely-blog-award/
Heya! I really enjoy reading your blog and would love to find out more about you…so I’ve tagged you in a special game! If you choose to accept, the rules and questions can be found here: http://l0ve0utl0ud.wordpress.com/2012/06/23/a-game-of-tag/
Looking forward to discovering your answers!
Hi Jennifer! Just wanted to stop by and say thanks so much for liking our recent post on bungy jumping in Japan. Much appreciated! Looking forward to finding out more about your Sardinian life!
Ciao Jessica,
Anyone who has the courage to bungee jump is alright in my books. I actually chickened out on my jump in Australia in 1997. I got all the way to the top, all strapped in … I looked down and said I can’t do it, just can’t! I was slightly embarrassed!
Ok, I have just found your blog but I can already tell I will like it!! Love the additions of Aboot
and of course Ajò to pay homage to both your home country and your current home… I had no idea there were expat bloggers in my home island of Sardinia, now I will have more than my parents to keep me up-to-date on what’s going on on “my” gorgeous island 
Ciao Elisa
Where are you from in Sardinia? I live in the Northwest and I love it here. Im glad you found my blog and I hope Im doing a good job at representing this spectacular island.
Many thanks for the comments!
You are the first person to comment on my little homage. Thank you. Ajo, Eh!
This is a perfect banner photo for you blog
. I am glad you have discovered the secret!!! Have fun! I’ll be back 
Thank you! Come back anytime!
Thanks for liking my Inside post!
My pleasure, it was a good one. And thank you for stopping by my Aboot Me page. Wishing you a great week!
You’re awesome!! Very inspiring blog. I love Canadians, my sister lives in BC
Wow, thank you! Canada is a brilliant country, that’s for sure!
Hai Jenny,i love the way you write your experience through this blog.I like your blog. It’s nice.. i could say, very nice..
You are Canadian but made a decision to living aboard far away from your home-country and you choose Itally to be your 2nd home-country. it must be super great experience for you.. right!! I am happy to found you throug blog walking.. your blog should be encourage me to write and explain good in to my blog. Looking forward to read your future post…
cheers,
Tantri.. Indonesia
Ciao Tantri,
I’m happy you are enjoying my blog and thank you for commenting.
I’ve mentioned you again! hope you don’t mind!!!
thought you might enjoy this http://algarveblog.net/2012/08/13/cbbh-photo-challenge-looking-up/
Thank you for taking the time to stop by and check out my blog, I´m delighted you did as it has led me to discover your beautiful one. Looking forward to reading more of your work and thanks for the add! G.
Ciao G,
And thank you for coming to mine and reading and commenting. I will be back to discover more on Chasing Butterflies when time permits. We have house guests for the next week leaving me little time to play and read blogs. But I’ll be back!
You may well become my second most favorite Canadian export!!
LOL! Thank you!
Congratulations, I´ve nominated you for the “Family of Bloggers Award”, to see what is involved check out my blog. If you choose not to accept the award I will not be offended, I just wanted to show how much I enjoy reading your blog and also to say thank you for your support and encouragement! Have a great day,G
Thank you kindly for the nomination! Not sure what I’ll do with this award, maybe dust off a spot on my virtual shelf!
You are more than welcome, it was my pleasure to nominate you, I love reading your blog! Have fun dusting! G
Thanks for the follow over on my blog, Jennifer. You’ve got a great one here that I love to visit.
I’ve nominated you for a Beautiful Blogger Award. You can choose to participate or not. It’s up to you. To read more about it, go to my post
http://purplerosemary.com/2012/10/13/beautiful-blogger-award/ and find directions. As well as a list of other bloggers I’ve nominated.
Thank you kindly for the nomination. I think I will sit out this one.
Can I just say how fun it is to live vicariously through you? I always get the travel bug when I visit your blog.
I’d like to nominate you for The Versatile Blogger Award. http://passporttobliss.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/the-versatile-blogger-award-part-ii/
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!
Can I just say that I love to live vicariously through you? I always get the travel bug when I read your blog.
I’d like to nominate you for The Versatile Blogger Award: http://passporttobliss.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/the-versatile-blogger-award-part-ii/
Thank you for sharing your expat adventures with us!
I do hope that you will accept the brand new Blog of the Year 2012 Award which I have bestowed upon your blog – you can read my award ceremony post here ‘Blog of the Year 2012 Award’ http://algarveblog.net/2012/10/24/blog-of-the-year-2012-award-its-award-time/ Thank you for entertaining and informing me this year – and Congratulations!
ciao! sardegna is a magical place. luvFAB blog.
thebestdressup
Ahhh ! Scrolling down the page to find a spot to post my nomination for the beautiful blogger award, it is of no surprise to me to see so many awards on your page !
Well done. Love your blog and look forward to many more posts to come
Emma xx
http://emmahicks76.wordpress.com/2012/10/28/beautiful-blogger-award/
Hello Sardinian. I just came across your blog and I love it. It’s great.Since you come from one of my favorite gastronomic places,could I bother you to send me a traditional Sardinian food recipe? I’d be delighted to post you in my blog. Take care.
Ciao fruitandcake,
I’m sorry, but I’m a Canadian living in Sardinia and I haven’t any traditional Sardinian recipes to share with you. They are kept pretty hush-hush around here. Should I come across a good one I’ll let you know. Thanks for stopping by.
Oh, okay then. I’ll be happy to hear your favorites, then. You know, in Greece too are a bit hush-hush. Most (aged) women believe that everyone knows how to cook…everything, so it’s a shame for me who always bothers people for instructions. What can you do? Cheers.
Excited to have found you as a resource for Sardinian information. Sardinia has always been high on my list of places to explore. I will be contacting you when I get that trip on the books. Looking forward to delving into you previous posts and learning more about life in Sardinia. So great that you are living there. Cheers, Lexi
Caio Lexi,
And welcome aboard! I’ve a lot of articles written on Sardinia and I hope they can help you out. Let me know if you need any information about this lovely island!
Great idea for a blog! Someone not just staying where they were planted, but willing to really experience this thing called life.
i really like your posts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
An award for you…but just wanted to let you know…I think you deserve them all personally…but you choose:
http://jobryantnz.wordpress.com/2012/12/13/tis-the-season/
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award – congratulations!
http://dianegallagherphotos.wordpress.com/2013/01/09/the-versatile-blog-award-what-a-wonderful-surprise/
I love your blog and you definitely deserve this award!
Happy New Year!
Diane
i liked your blog. i will follow your blog