On the Trail of Truffles in Alba in Piedmont

With a flourish, Massimo places a steaming plate of risotto al tartufo on the table between us. Eagerly, my husband and I pick up our forks to taste the fragrant rice, studded with luxurious
shavings of "the white diamond of Alba." Read on for details on this special experience and more in Alba.

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Read Italy: A Thousand Days in Venice

A middle-aged woman visits Venice with two friends in tow. A Venetian
banker spots her at a cafe and begs her to meet him the next day. Read on for the details on Marlena de Blasi's true story of finding love in Venice.

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The Dream Interview: Frank Bruni of The New York Times

Dream of Italy speaks with the Rome bureau chief about his new assignment and observations of Italian life.

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The Magic of Tuscany’s Terme di Saturnia

As they have for thousands of years, people still come to Italy's oldest town for the water. What was once a rest stop for Etruscans and Romans is now home to a 5-star luxury spa, Hotel Terme di Saturnia.

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Experience Authentic Italy with Actividayz

An alternative to tour groups and self-touring: Actividayz offers planned half-day experiences in small groups that will provide a window into real-life Italian culture.

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Waking the Giant: Up Close with Sicily’s Mount Etna

Thinking of taking a trip to southern Italy this yeaar? Check out our writers story, detailing an excursion to the highest and most active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna in Sicily.

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Outlet Shopping in Italy: I Saldi at Serravalle

A mecca of Italian designers at outlet prices, and, yet, not overrun by tourists? Almost unbelievable, but read on quickly, before everyone else catches on!

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Ask the Editor

Dream of Italy's editor answers one readers question and gives her expert advice on renting a car and driving in Italy.

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Ryanair Opens Rome Hub

Traveling across Italy with expensive rail passes? Fear no more-- the low cost European airline Ryanair has made it to Rome! Now you can save money and get there faster.

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Italy in America: Washington, D.C.’s 2 Amys

Queen Margherita of Italy might roll over in her grave if she knew how far the world had deviated from the pizza named in her honor in the late 19th century. D.C. welcomes the 5th American pizzeria to offer Neapolitan slices certified by The Verace Pizza Napoletana Association.

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