Tastes & Wonders of Italy — Newsletter, June 2026
Six Italian autumn events worth planning now — from the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro to the Christmas markets of Alto Adige. Written from Le Marche by Mirco Vitellozzi.
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The Mediterranean Diet Decoded: What It Actually Is, According to an Italian Who Lives It
An Italian engineer from Le Marche decodes the real Mediterranean Diet—UNESCO heritage, forgotten legumes, and the table most travelers never find.
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Rossini Opera Festival Pesaro: Italy’s Best-Kept Opera Secret
The Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, Le Marche, revives lost operas every August. An Italian’s insider guide to attending, tickets, and the city.
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Cingoli: The Marche Hill Town Italy Voted Its Most Beautiful Village
Cingoli, Italy was just voted the country’s most beautiful village. An Italian engineer’s honest guide to the Balcony of the Marche.
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Glamping in Sardinia: Seven Curated Stays on an Island That Plays by Its Own Rules
Eight verified glamping stays in Sardinia — granite coast, Barbagia Blue Zone and ancient shores. An Italian’s curated guide for slow travelers.
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Ravello Festival 2026: Schedule and Tickets, by an Italian Who Saw the Sunrise Concert
Ravello Festival 2026 runs July 4–Sept 5. Full schedule, ticket prices, sunrise concert tips, and where to stay — by an Italian who has been there.
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Umbria Jazz 2026: Tickets and Accommodation, by an Italian from the Next Region Over
Book Umbria Jazz 2026 tickets and accommodation by an Italian local: lineup, prices, where to stay in Perugia July 3–12. Buy now before the Arena sells out.
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Venice Biennale 2026: Tickets and Hours, by an Italian Who’s Been There
Venice Biennale 2026 tickets and hours, by an Italian who’s visited every season. Prices, opening times, where to start. Book before the August rush.
