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    Tuscany: What's blooming in May?
    • May 28

    Tuscany: What's blooming in May?

    It's hard to believe we're 3 months into the flowering season here in Tuscany, and after our February magnolias, March cherry trees, and...
    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 Tuscany: Fresh Fava Beans & Pecorino Cheese
    • Apr 18

    Spring in Tuscany: Fresh Fava Beans & Pecorino Cheese

    Spring in Tuscany means fresh fava beans! Many people think immediately of Hannibal Lecter's famous line from Silence of the Lambs, but I...
    Florence: what's blooming in February?
    • Feb 27

    Florence: what's blooming in February?

    It's still cold outside with nighttime temps around freezing, but the days are getting warmer and the sun is bringing out the first...
    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...
    November in Florence: Fewer Tourists, Cheaper Prices, and a Gentle Sun
    • Nov 27, 2021

    November in Florence: Fewer Tourists, Cheaper Prices, and a Gentle Sun

    Sure, the weather may be risky in November, but it's also a great time to visit the Tuscany. Most of the tourists have gone home, the...
    Autumn in Tuscany: Crisp days, Stormy nights
    • Oct 6, 2021

    Autumn in Tuscany: Crisp days, Stormy nights

    Buongiorno! I can't believe it's been a month since my last post! I've been traveling a lot and actually had one TOUR (Greek Islands...
    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,...
    The Uffizi Gallery (Florence): Medieval & Renaissance Masterpieces
    • May 10, 2021

    The Uffizi Gallery (Florence): Medieval & Renaissance Masterpieces

    Italy is opening up again and the museums are finally welcoming visitors after almost 6 months of closed doors. The famed Uffizi Gallery...
    A Tour of Florence's "Wine Windows"
    • Apr 12, 2021

    A Tour of Florence's "Wine Windows"

    Everybody's been talking about Florence's "wine windows" (buchette del vino), the little arched windows around the city that were built...
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        My name is Claire and I've been living in Florence, Italy, for over  20 years. I work as a tour guide, taking people on walking and cycling tours to some of Europe's most fascinating destinations. I started this blog during Covid, when the world was stuck at home and needed some "virtual guiding." I'm back at work so hope to see you out there soon for some fun in the sun! You can write me at clduiker@gmail.com

         

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