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Author: Janet Simmonds

Tour guide, travel writer, travel company owner - specialising in unique and exceptional journeys in Italy, Alps, France, Switzerland and British Isles.
grand tourist Journeys in Europe Tales from Italy The Alps

Venice to the Alps – a journey

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 9 minutes
America Lucy Simmonds

The Empire Builder — Lucinda Jane Simmonds

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time less than 1 minute
Sicily

Sicily – La Sicilia galleria

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 1 minute
Maria Cristina Castellucci Sicily

Tales from Sicily

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 2 minutes
art Venice

Global Supper

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 6 minutes
Italy searching for italy Southern Italy

Sorrento, Amalfi and Capri…

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 8 minutes
Guest writers Lucy Simmonds

Planting trees and a big pair of pants

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time less than 1 minute
Bizarre History Italy Marche, Italy

Italy – a medieval game that survives the centuries…

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 8 minutes
A Year in Venice mosaics Veneto and Venice Venice

Murano – mosaics and arches in the lagoon….

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 5 minutes
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Monaco – Historic Grand Prix 2022

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time less than 1 minute

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Janet Simmonds (nee Panagakis) is a British-born tour guide, writer and company director. Born in Liverpool with a slightly Greek grand-father and a very Greek great grand-father she has a special affinity with the Mediterranean, especially Italy and Greece. Trained as a Geographer and Art Historian at the Universities of Oxford and Manchester, Janet has spent most of her adult life running specialist travel companies and travelling extensively. Several times a year she leads small groups to different parts of the Mediterranean. She writes about her travels and observations.

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Why not treat yourself to a #Sicily #supercar experience #driving the exciting and challenging roads of #Sicilia we have #Porsche #Ferrari #Lamborghini cars available. A combination of #adrenalin #sunshine #gastronomy #wine awaits you in Sicily #jewel of the Mediterranean. See link in bio for more details. #grandtourist #educatedtraveller #quality #journeys #discovery #explore #gtsicilia
#holiday #seaside #pacific #fun #wesanderson #party #invigorate #joy #dynamism
History and legend is waiting in every corner of Sicily, from the street markets of Palermo to the crumbling ruins of country houses in Bagheria. La Sicilia an independent kingdom for centuries was occupied by Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Normans, Arabs, Spanish Viceroys and French Dukes. Even British families like the Whitakers and the Inghams came here to develop and export sweet wine from the coastal city of Marsala. From Byzantine mosaics to Greek temples Sicily is a feast for the eyes - check out @educatedtraveller for numerous Sicilian stories. Visit also @sicilystoriesandmore by Maria Cristina Castellucci for a treasure trove of history, stories and folklore.
Salzburg, magnificent city in Austria, nestling on the River Salzach. The city became wealthy as a result of the salt mines around the town. To the south are the Alps - in town there’s the Hohensalzburg - a fairytale castle - originally a fortified tower - dating from 180 AD now a sprawling castle with courtyards, terraces and amazing views over the Salzach valley and city of Salzburg #Salzburg #Austria / I’ll be back here with @girlsguidetoparis ladies in early October - 2 places left I’d you care to join us - starting in Venice finishing in Munich #grandtourist #educatedtraveller #journeys #travel - message me for details
High in the Austrian Alps, a beautiful summer’s day, all part of our Venice to the Alps #GrandTour
Sto leggendo il secondo romanzo del Florio - capo lavoro di @stefania_auci e adesso non sono negli Alpi di Zillertal…..sono a Favignana con Ignazio, Giovanna e la famiglia. Respiro l’aria del mare…e sento….
The Austrian Alps #summertime #flowers #alpine #beauty
@girlsguidetoparis lucky us

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