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    On the Road in Southern Tuscany: Pitigliano, Sovana, Sorano & Saturnia
    • May 1

    On the Road in Southern Tuscany: Pitigliano, Sovana, Sorano & Saturnia

    Tuscany is so big, there are still places I've never seen in my 25 years of guiding here. So I was thrilled to have the chance to visit...
    Spring in Seville, Spain
    • Mar 31

    Spring in Seville, Spain

    ¡Hola! and welcome to Spain! I was just in Spain on business so decided to extend my stay a few days and really explore the fascinating...
    Winter in Tuscany: San Gimignano, Volterra & Pisa
    • Feb 13

    Winter in Tuscany: San Gimignano, Volterra & Pisa

    Most people think of Italy as a summer destination and come for the beaches and al fresco dining, but that's also when it's hot and...
    Masterworks from the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, pt.2
    • Nov 14, 2021

    Masterworks from the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, pt.2

    As promised, here's a follow-up to my previous post about the amazing collection at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. My...
    Masterworks from the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, pt.1
    • Oct 17, 2021

    Masterworks from the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, pt.1

    I had a few extra hours in Athens recently so decided to visit the fascinating National Archaeological Museum. I had already been but it...
    Hiking near Florence: the Monastery and Nature Reserve of Vallombrosa
    • Jul 6, 2021

    Hiking near Florence: the Monastery and Nature Reserve of Vallombrosa

    The summer sun can be brutal in Florence, and it's often one of the hottest cities in Italy since it's landlocked and in a wide valley,...
    Revolution in the Streets: in Tiananmen Square with my Father, May 1989
    • Jun 4, 2021

    Revolution in the Streets: in Tiananmen Square with my Father, May 1989

    Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the mass demonstrations and eventual violent crackdown in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Amazingly, my...
    Classical Beauty: the Greek & Roman collection at The Metropolitan Museum of New York
    • May 31, 2021

    Classical Beauty: the Greek & Roman collection at The Metropolitan Museum of New York

    I recently spent a week in New York City to cap off my visit to the U.S., and I decided to go to the city's premier museum, the...
    Notes from Lockdown: Spring 2020
    • Apr 19, 2021

    Notes from Lockdown: Spring 2020

    The lockdown in Italy in the spring of 2020 was one of the strictest in the world; not only did we have to socially-distance and wear...
    Chatting with Manu: hikes, history and explorations in and around Rome
    • Apr 7, 2021

    Chatting with Manu: hikes, history and explorations in and around Rome

    I've spent the past year exploring every inch of Florence's city limits, so I thought it would be fun to check in with my friend and...
    The Dying Gaul & the Naked Warriors who Terrorized Rome
    • Mar 29, 2021

    The Dying Gaul & the Naked Warriors who Terrorized Rome

    One of my favorite works of art is this powerful statue called "The Dying Gaul." It's in the Capitoline Museum in Rome and has a...
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        Ciao! 
        My name is Claire and I've been living in Florence, Italy, for over  20 years. In non-viral times I work as a tour guide, taking people on walking and cycling tours to some of Europe's most fascinating destinations. Since most people are home-bound right now I decided to do some "virtual guiding" for my friends around the world. Happy trails, and let me know what you think! You can write me at clduiker@gmail.com

         

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