The options for calling home from Italy keep expanding. Check out this deal on a bargain international telephone card - a great way to make phone calls from Italy.
Taste Your Way Through Rome’s Trastevere
Haven't yet walked the picturesque cobble stoned streets of Trastevere, Rome? Traditional Roman fare and International restaurants abound in this hip and historic Roman quartiere (neighborhood). Take a look at our guide to the best places.
The Passion of Matera: Exploring the Sassi of Basilicata
Heading over to Basilicata? Visit the famous sassi of Matera and find out why Mel Gibson chose this unusual city in Basilicata to recreate ancient Jerusalem for the movie The Passion of Christ.
A New Kind of Cooking School
At the new University of
Gastronomic Sciences, or
Università di Scienze Gastronomiche,
in Italy, students learn the science of food. To learn more yourself, read on...
Addition to Parma’s Tasteful Museums
If art museums just aren't doing it for you anymore, head over to Parma to explore the museum of Prosciutto, the museum of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and the museum of tomatoes!
Rome, the Television Series
Come next year, Italy will be just a button- click away. Bring ancient Rome into your home every week with HBO and BBC's series "Rome."
Our Latest Web Favorites
With no-frills airlines popping up all over Europe, it's hard to keep up. This Web site lists budget flights to and from 31 Italian airports.
Sardinia: A World Apart
Sardinia sounds too perfect to be
true. An island equidistant
from Italy and Africa, with
European sophistication and
an unspoiled natural setting, it's the
perfect size to discover in a leisurely
week or so.
An Escape to the Blissful Island of Burano in Venice
Planning a longer stay in Venice? This lace-making island just across the lagoon from Venice offers a relaxing break from the tourist-filled streets. Read on for details on this unique experience.
Sardinia: Italy’s Cork Capital
Did you know that 80% of Italy's cork comes from the cork oak forests in Sardinia? We have the scoop on the step by step process involved in growing and producing this vital element in Italian society.