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    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...
    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...
    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...
    Welcome, Primavera! Early spring hiking in the hills around Florence
    • Mar 22, 2021

    Welcome, Primavera! Early spring hiking in the hills around Florence

    This weekend marked the start of spring but it's been springing for a while here in Tuscany. Sunday was also "International Day of...
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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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