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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.
Venice

Giudecca, Venice

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 20 minutes
Hotel Reviews Italy Veneto and Venice

Discover Villa Cordevigo: A Hidden Gem in Italy

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 14 minutes
It's important to think

Ozymandias: A Poem for Today’s Leaders

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 1 minute
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Duino Castle Adriatic Sea

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 18 minutes
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Aquileia – revisited

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 5 minutes
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Chateau de Beaulieu

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 8 minutes
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Torcello – The Last Judgement

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 26 minutes
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Venice – hidden corners….

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time less than 1 minute
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Venice – The Venetian Lagoon

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 11 minutes
Capable Women Venice

A very special shop in Venice…

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 5 minutes
Capable Women Rome Venice

Papa Francesco – RIP 21st April, 2025

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 4 minutes

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