Blogging from the Boot – Italy Expat Writing Contest

Whether you are already living in Italy or are just in the dreaming stage, chances are you have several blogs from Italy in your feed.  Expats living in Italy have the fortune of being inspired practically every time they turn the corner.  With so much variety among Italy’s different regions in terms of food, dialect and tradition, there are plenty of interesting – and addicting – blogs out there.

If you look back at 2009, you’ll see that it was a year in which many expats in Italy – new and veteran – had a lot to say about this beautiful, inspiring and sometimes frustrating, yet always magical and always fascinating country.

With that in mind, Cherrye from My Bella Vita and I, along with AffordableCallingCards.net, have an exciting announcement for you!  I’d like to present…

Blogging from the Boot: The Best of 2009

We are inviting expats with blogs in Italy to submit what they feel is their best writing from 2009.  Here are the details:

The Blogging from the Boot awards were created as a Blog Carnival to highlight the best expat in Italy writing from 2009.

The following categories are open for submissions:

- Mangia! Food and Recipe Posts
In this category, expats in Italy will share their experiences with Italy’s other national pass time-eating!

- That’s Amore: Romance and Love
The Bel Paese is all about love and romance and any post that discusses an expat’s love affair with Italy-or her inhabitants-should be submitted to this category.

- Italianissimo: “Only in Italy” Tales from the Bel Paese
All expats have at least one “Only in Italy” story … whether funny, poignant or educational-submit those posts here.

- Mamma Mia: Parenting Stories
Rearing children in Italy is a topic near and dear to the heart of every expat parent. Posts that focus on this theme should be submitted here.

- Buon Viaggio: Living and Traveling Around the Boot
Many Italy-based expats enjoy sharing stories of their adopted hometowns, destination highlights or tips and tricks from their favorite Italian vacation spots. Any and all travel-based posts should be submitted to this category.

- Paparazzi! Expat Photography
Given the unmatched beauty of the boot, it is no surprise expats in Italy fill the Blogosphere with photos of the Bel Paese. Photo entries should be submitted here.

- Eccomi: Arrivals in 2009
New expats often have a different perspective from those who are settled into their adopted lives. This category is dedicated to expats who moved to Italy in 2009.

Rules and Deadlines:

1. To be eligible, the author must have lived in Italy at some point during 2009.

2. Submitted entries must have been published in 2009.

3. Entries must be received by 5:00 PM-Italy time on Friday, January 29, 2010.

4. There is no limit to the number of entries you can submit.

Click here to submit material.

Judging will take place on January 30-31 and finalists will be announced onAffordableCallingCards.net on February 1.

Winners will receive local Perugian chocolate – straight from the source – and a special banner for their blog.

For more information, email bloggingfromtheboot@gmail.com.