Sardinia
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Column: Where is my package?
Lately, I've been having frequent problems with the mail in the Netherlands, and I'm not the only one. Packages don't arrive when promised, end up with "the neighbors" without anyone knowing who, or are returned to sender as "undeliverable." In other words: poorly functioning mail delivery isn't the preserve of […] More
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Summer in Sardinia: forest fires and village festivals
It's the end of July when we cross over to Sardinia this summer. When we arrive at our cottage, a strong wind is blowing. Because we're a bit higher up in the hills, we're used to a breeze, and in hot weather, we're always happy with a bit of cool air. But this time, the […] More
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in Italy news, Remarkable
Ollolai welcomes American Trump haters with open arms
The Sardinian village of Ollolai continues to attract attention with a unique strategy to combat depopulation: selling dilapidated stone houses for just one euro. The initiative, known as the ‘Case a 1 Euro’ project, encourages buyers to renovate the old homes, which costs an average of around €25.000, and have the work done within […] More
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in Italian food
Recipe: Sardinian malloreddus alla Campidanese
Most Dutch and Belgians are now familiar with many types of pasta. Names such as tagliatelle, fusilli and farfalle will certainly ring a bell. But have you ever heard of malloreddus? This is a typical Sardinian pasta, shaped like small ribbed shells. This shape ensures that the sauce [...] More
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Alghero, little Barcelona in Sardinia
Italy is of course the most beautiful holiday country there is. But if you are ever still in doubt between a holiday in Italy or a holiday in Spain, consider a trip to Alghero. This city in the northwest of Sardinia has classic Italian charm, but with Catalan influences. By the people of Alghero […] More
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