Category Archives: Heather Jarman

Churches of Lucca and the Garfagnana

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Heather Jarman

I’m often asked whether my food and wine tours also include cultural sites and activities. They do. Resembling Rudyard Kipling’s elephant child with a ‘satiable curtiosity’, although I haven’t met my crocodile — yet, I ask ever so many questions … Continue reading →

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Carnival Masks and Floats at Viareggio

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Heather Jarman

Italians seem to exploit every opportunity to celebrate as a community and right now it’s Carnival, time to have fun before the penitential period of Lent. The Carnival at Viareggio is strong competition for the one at Venice, and it’s … Continue reading →

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How to Prevent Stendhal Syndrome

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Heather Jarman

On the first night of my June tour Bread, Cheese & Honey we go to a summer solstice festival at the village of Trassilico, strung out along a narrow ridge in the Alpi Apuane high above the Serchio Valley. It … Continue reading →

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