Chestnut Festivals in Italy 2026: The Marche Mountains
Real chestnut festivals in Italy’s Marche mountains: Uscerno, Montemonaco, what to eat, when they happen, and why nobody has branded them.
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The Best Pizzeria in the World 2026 Is in London
The best pizzeria in the world 2026 is Napoli on the Road, in London. An Italian explains the full top ten and why nobody in Naples was surprised.
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Montegiorgio: The Marche Town Behind the Seven Countries Study
Before U.S. shelves said “Mediterranean diet,” scientists tested it in a Marche hill town: the real story of Montegiorgio and the Seven Countries Study.
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Le Marche, Italy’s Longevity Region: What the Data Says
Le Marche has Italy’s highest median age at death. Is that a Blue Zone, or something more specific? Here’s what the ISTAT data actually shows.
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Olive Harvest Experience in Italy: What Americans Can Legally Do
The olive harvest experience Italy offers visitors is short by design. See what Americans can legally do, what it costs and when to go in 2026-2027.
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What Is 50 Top Pizza? An Italian Explains the Ranking
What 50 Top Pizza really measures, who pays the inspectors, and how an Italian uses the guide to eat well in Italy without chasing a list.
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The Feast of St Francis in Assisi: An Italian’s Guide to October 3 and 4
The feast of St Francis in Assisi runs October 3-4. An Italian engineer explains the Transito, the votive lamp, crowds and how to plan the visit.
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Acqualagna Truffle Fair 2026: How to Actually Go
A practical guide to the Acqualagna truffle fair 2026: which of the seven dates to pick, where to sleep, how to get there, and how to buy truffle right.
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Umbria, Italy: The Region With No Sea and No Border
This is Umbria, Italy. It begins where the water changes direction. On the SS77 between Foligno and Colfiorito, the road climbs onto the Apennine watershed. For about ninety seconds, neither region below has any claim on you. To the east, valleys drain toward Le Marche and the Adriatic. To the west, the water runs toward…
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Buying Olive Oil in Italy: An Insider’s Guide to the Frantoio
Buying olive oil in Italy? An engineer explains real frantoio prices, EU quality numbers, and how to get fresh olive oil home to the US safely.
