8 things you should know before moving to Sardinia, Italy

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This blog My Sardinian Life receives daily hits from people looking to move to Sardinia, Italy. So, I’ve compiled a little list for those out there searching for a life less ordinary in paradise. The search engine terms which brought people to my little blog are always written in English: Sardinia cost of living, move to Sardinia, jobs Sardinia and so on.

Canada, England, Australia and America want ‘in’ on this little island secret but before you pack your bags, take these pointers into consideration. My intention with this post is to put into perspective what day-to-day life is like on the most stunning island in the world – Sardinia, Italy. Disclaimer: these are just my opinions. Continue reading →

From the Sardinian recipe box: Gigantic Zucchini … Bread

Posted on June 27 by Jennifer Avventura

A friend who lives 3km down the curvy mountain road cultivates her own vegetables: eggplant, tomatoes, every herb known to man and gigantic zucchini. Each and every year her surplus is big and beautiful and this year I’m able to taste the fruits of her labor.

For the first time in recorded history … I’ve made Zucchini Bread. Many moons ago, my sister went on a zucchini bread making binge which lasted months, she gave zucchini bread away as gifts for birthdays, Christmas and weddings! At the time she was new to gardening and wasn’t aware of the growth potential in zucchini, hence, her gigantic garden of zucchini and the hundreds of loaves that followed. I’ve been a zucchini bread lover since. Here’s the recipe I scoffed off the internet for which, the author is a gigantic zucchini lover too. Continue reading →

Travel Theme: Ripples Sardegna

Posted on June 22 by Jennifer Avventura

He ripples sweet summer songs above the highest mountain tops.
He sings all day, coming and going with barely a stop. He knows when I’m there and hides away, the moment I’m gone, and he returns with his song.
I’ve waited two weeks with camera in hand, and can finally prove that Ripples Sardegna, in the blink of an eye, has come and gone, yet again.

He returns and ripples his songs to the new summer air. I’ve just about got him … let me see now … I don’t know. Click.

Ripples Sardegna

There he is now, for maybe he’s a she. With the sweet summer songs who can really tell?

This is my response to the weekly travel theme from Ailsa at Where’s my backpack.

Weekly Photo Challenge: The World Through Your Eyes

Posted on June 21 by Jennifer Avventura

Through blurry Ray Bans I take you on a voyage. A voyage to one of the world’s most crystal clear places on the planet – Sardinia. My favourite beach, my favourite sand, wind and earth – this is Sardinia through my blurry Ray Bans.

This is my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge – The World Through Your Eyes. Click the link to discover more through the eyes of others.

Do you see what I see?

From the Sardinian recipe box: Tortino di patate ~ Potato Pie

Posted on June 18 by Jennifer Avventura

Think of it as a potato lasagna but without the tomato sauce and you’ve got yourself an easy winner for lunch or dinner any day of the week.

I first posted this photo on my Facebook page and it got a lot of comments for the recipe, so I decided to share the recipe and the little story of how it came to be. I hope you enjoy.

Tortino di patate ~ Potato Pie

Monday morning – it’s market day and I have no idea Continue reading →

Sardinia – the place I call home

Posted on June 9 by Jennifer Avventura

I suppose, I should let you in on my little secret. It’s only been a secret since last Wednesday and since then I’ve slept, a lot, not even realizing this secret.

So here it is … Continue reading →

Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting

Posted on June 8 by Jennifer Avventura

Priory Public Beach, St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica

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A fleeting moment of young Jamaican children running on the beach, just after sunset.

What does fleeting mean to you?

Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says

Posted on June 1 by Jennifer Avventura

The sign says … this way to Jamaica, mon. I spent the last 12 days in the hills of beautiful Jamaica and this is what I saw …

On our way to Negril, Jamaica.

Anyone up for some Seapuss?

Naked lights?

How about come Cow Foot to start your day?

Interesting restaurant names in Jamaica … Food Spot.

The Jerk Spot

The Rehab sports bar!

Black the Streets concert with Sizzla! Oh yah, mon!

Want to see more signs from around the world? If so then click here.

Travel Theme: Roads

Posted on March 5 by Jennifer Avventura

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.

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A favourite hiking road.

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A very curvy mountain road – taken from the top of a mountain.

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My Sardinian running road.

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A typical farm road, leading to paradise.

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My favourite Sardinian road scene; covered with sheep.

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What are the roads like in your neck of the woods?

Don`t forget to check out my new blog My Caymanian Life.

Where the Mediterranean meets the Caribbean

Posted on February 27 by Jennifer Avventura

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 to expensive and posh hotels to drink expensive champagne which has been spoiled with orange juice. And others … like the Italians, meet with friends, inside their homes.

We sip beautiful earthy reds from the Mediterranean mountains of Sardinia and dine on locally, fresh caught Cayman lobster. This is where the Mediterranean meets the Caribbean.

Life is pretty exceptional when you mix two worlds.