The Educated Traveller

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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‘All dressed up and nowhere to go’ Last day of Carnevale in Venice. Gorgeous outfit, reimagining 18th century lady of the court. Exquisite colours, apple green, pink and gold. Superb candy floss pink wig and matching feathers! Elegant and charming #Venezia #Venice #carnival

Venice - today.

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Fabulous February - Carnival time in Venice #Venezia #serenissima #bellezza #italia #visitveneto

Carnevale Venezia - photo session at S Giorgio Maggiore as the sun sets. Awesome, atmospheric, wonderful @giulaik @maryguerzoni @roberta_maskerelle @jayne_seddon @veneziaunica @igersvenezia @sophfronia.scott

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