Two new craters have opened on the volcanic island of Stromboli, north of Sicily (see Sicily map). Stromboli Island, home to about 750 people, has been put on emergency ... Read More

According to Wine Enthusiast Online, 5 million year old prehistoric whale vertebrae were uncovered on the Castello Banfi wine estate, in Montalcino, Tuscany. Although Montalcino is now about 18 ... Read More

You may wonder what some of those words you see on signs or shop doors in Italy mean. Our Italian Travel Glossary explains some common words you'll come across when ... Read More

The Slow Food Movement, founded in Italy in 1989, strives to promote the use of local foods and biodiversity and to preserve the tradition of sitting down to enjoy a ... Read More

When in Italy, you won't want to make the common mistake of ordering a latte. Why not? Latte means simply milk and that may be just what you'll get - ... Read More

The Valle D'Aosta is Italy's smallest region but it's packed with beautiful scenery. Italy's first national park, Parco Nazionale del Gran Paradiso, is in Valle D'Aosta as is the highest ... Read More

Winter's here and a great way to enjoy it is to head for the mountains for some winter sports. From the Italian Alps and Dolomites in northern Italy to the ... Read More

Venice's Carnevale (carnival or mardi gras) is in full swing and it's probably the most exciting carnival celebration in Europe. The 2007 theme is Carnevale è Venezia, Carnival Is Venice. 1200 ... Read More

I often get emails from readers asking for information about cooking classes or cooking vacations. Taking an Italian cooking class is a great addition to a vacation in Italy. It's ... Read More

Nero's Golden House, closed since 2005, is now partially open for unique tours led by an archaeologist and an engineer. 20 visitors at a time can tour about half of ... Read More

Parma is famous for its art, architecture, cheese and ham. Just about everyone has heard of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, but few travelers come to Parma to ... Read More

February brings thoughts of romance and Italy offers many opportunities for romantic travel. For Valentine's Day, why not start planning your romantic Italy travels. The Italian Riviera (Map of Italian Riviera ... Read More

Carnival, Carnevale in Italian, is one of Italy's biggest festivals. Although the date for Carnevale 2007 is February 20, you'll find Carnival preparations and celebrations all over Italy in early ... Read More

Emilia-Romagna is a small region of northern Italy stretching from the Adriatic Sea to the Appennino Mountain range and bordered on the north by the Po River. The regional cuisine ... Read More