I write about Italy because…
…the country of Italy is jam-packed with hundreds upon hundreds of small, intimate and profound stories. Material and subjects fall into my lap – I don’t even have to look for them, they just appear at my doorstep. What can I do? They are screaming to be written about…and I am a “wannabe” travel writer.
…”old” is interesting to me and so is “different”.
…I am uncontrollably compelled to chronicle my experiences and spew forth my points of view about what I love (and sometimes hate) about this country. It’s a complicated relationship we have, Italy and me, and I need to talk about it.
…I am just arrogant and self-absorbed enough to believe that everyone within earshot or sitting at a computer wants to hear or read what I have to say. I am the self-appointed, unofficial Ambassador of Orvieto, Umbria, and all parts in between and beyond. I’ll write about Italy if I think you’ll read it.
I write about Italy because I can.
by Toni DeBella
Italy Roundtable’s One-Year Anniversary Invitation to Bloggers:
“As we’re preparing for our one-year anniversary of the formation of the Italy Roundtable, we’d like you to pull up a chair (so to speak)! We invite you to choose one of the topics we’ve blogged about in the past year and write a post about it. We’ll highlight some of our favorites in our own Roundtable posts next month.”
ArtTrav, At Home in Tuscany, Brigolante, Italofile, & WhyGo Italy
Orvieto or Bust: 
Toni-if you will write them we will read! I will add very happily!
I feel the same way. I never run out of things to photograph and write about here in Italy. I started the new blog Bella Bagni di Lucca because my first blog wandered off track a bit and now covers all my travels. The new one is just about our village and it attracting its own readers.
You put it so well Toni! Stories, moments just fall out of the air. Life in Italy is just richer in somehow. People are more present in the moment, living the day. All the cliches you like but there is more than a grain of truth there…. Keep writing my dear! I love reading your perspective on Italy, from where ever in the world you happen to be writing. We can tell where your heart is…. Bacioni. Jxx
J,
Back in the US and the depression is setting in….We will keep writing about Italy from afar until the next time. Hugs. t
If you write them we will read them 🙂 !
Always fun to hear your stories 🙂
Looking forward to the next adventure – in your shoes!!
Ciao
Ingrid
Ingrid,
Thanks girlfriend. Happy to see your renovation is moving forward. Soon you will be living the life full-time. See you the next trip, I hope. Hugs.t
Ciao Toni
I totally agree and understand. I have been home 2 days now and yes depression. Love the story. Keep writing. Ciao for now Bella.
I can totally relate and it is not self-absorbed to think folks want to read what you have to say – I do!
Thank you!!! Toni
You write because you want to. Basta così!
E, I can count on you to break it down for me…You are right, I want to. Thanks. t
Entertaining blog. Thanks. We are working on getting married up the road from you in the little Tuscan hilltown of Monteriggioni. http://paulandzanna.wordpress.com
Paula,
Congratulations!!! Oh I am sure it will be a beautiful wedding and you will be a beautiful bride…I saw the dress – gorgeous. Thanks for stopping by my blog and writing to say hello. In bocca al lupo!. Toni
Excellent reasons to write about Italy! And with the amount of Italy-lovers out there, I’m sure you’ve got quite the attentive audience. Brava!
Hi again. Just went to your blog and left a comment. Love your work – keep on writing. Toni