Author Archives: Jennifer Avventura

About Jennifer Avventura

Canadian Freelance writer living in Sardinia, Italy. An ex-expat who lived in Australia, England and Cayman Islands. She eats Nutella with a spoon and hides under the bed during lightening storms. When she's not out running 6k you will find her sitting at the computer - writing her novel and searching for worldwide work.

Travel theme: Beaches of North West Sardinia

Posted on May 12, 2013

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted something on My Sardinian Life and when I saw Ailsa’s theme this week I knew I just had to post some of my favourite beaches in North Sardinia. (Click on any header name to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ailsa's Travel Theme, Blogging, Travel, Travel Photography | Tagged Beaches, best beaches, Isola Rossa, Jennifer Avventura, La Marinedda, Li Feruli, sardegna, sardinia, The Gallura, Tinnari | 11 Comments

Dear Sardinia: I miss you more than you will ever know

Image | Posted on April 22, 2013 | Tagged D.H. Lawrence, Italia, Italy, Quotes, sardegna, sardinia | 9 Comments

Earth Day 2013

Posted on April 22, 2013

Today I vow to: Ride my bike longer and further. Keep off all the lights, even in the dark. I will not watch evening episodes of reality tv. Instead I will watch the sun set. What will you do to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Expat Files | Tagged Earth Day 2013, sardegna, sardinia | 5 Comments

Ancient Words & Wisdom by D.H Lawrence

Posted on March 26, 2013

Not much has changed since Lawrence’s visit to Sardinia in 1921. Have you read Sea and Sardinia?

Posted in A2. Sardinian Culture, Travel Photography | Tagged ancient, D.H. Lawrence, Italy, Photography, sardegna, sardinia, Sea and Sardinia, traditions | 11 Comments

Travel Theme: Roads

Posted on March 5, 2013

This week’s travel theme by Ailsa at Where’s my backpack is roads. Sardinian roads are curvy, fast, mountainous and covered with little surprises. My favourite road in Sardinia with a Nuraghe. * A favourite hiking road. * A very curvy … Continue reading →

Posted in Ailsa's Travel Theme | Tagged expat, Italy, Jennifer Avventura, Mountains, My Caymanian Life, My Sardinian Life, roads, sardegna, sardinia, sheep, Travel Theme | 6 Comments

Where the Mediterranean meets the Caribbean

Posted on February 27, 2013

Ten of us gathered for a late afternoon brunch at a friend’s house in West Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Brunch is a BIG thing on the island and it’s the day most people look forward to. Some head out … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Files | Tagged brunch, Cayman Islands, expat, Grand Cayman, lobster, Mediterranean, rocca rubia, santadi, sardegna, sardinia, sunday, wine | 18 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Kiss

Posted on February 16, 2013

Sardinia Where the ocean and sky greet in a languid blue kiss. Related articles: Weekly Photo Challenge: Kiss

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Blue, expat, kiss, ocean, postaweek2013, sardegna, sardinia, sky, Weekly Photo Challenge | 19 Comments

When the moon hits your eye

Posted on February 14, 2013

like a big pizza pie that’s Happy Valentine’s Day From Jennifer Avventura

Posted in Expat Files, Travel Photography | Tagged Amore, expat, sardegna, sardinia, Valentines Day, when the moon hits your eye | 6 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Home

Posted on February 13, 2013

I’ve spent the last five days pondering where exactly is home for me? Is it Canada, where I was born and raised? Or, is it the stunning mountainous ranges of Sardinia, Italy that I married into? Or, is it the … Continue reading →

Posted in A1. Sardinian Daily Life | Tagged canada, Cayman Islands, expat, expat lives, Grand Cayman, home, Italy, sardegna, sardinia, Weekly Photo Challenge | 11 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique Sardinia

Posted on February 4, 2013

From the deep reds of Jerzu to traditional sweets from the Gallura; in love goats and skulls on a hiking path. Sardinia is a beautifully unique island – and I’m looking forward to exploring more of her hidden secrets. This is my … Continue reading →