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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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

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

Global Supper by Lilli Muller - an art installation with a place at the table for hundreds of countries across the globe. The theme is #humanity #sharing #kindness on display in #Venice Madonna del’Orto until 12 July #affiliate of @labiennale - each place setting has a uniquely embroidered place mat, a denim mask and a wine glass filled to a height that equates to the average living standard of that country. The artist @thereallillimuller concerns herself with humanity, kindness, generosity and understanding. #educatedtraveller #grandtourist #globalsupper #venezia #artunites

#UNESCO #World heritage site #delicate #ecosystem for us to preserve and respect. #Venice #Venezia #grandtourist #educatedtraveller

Venice #Venezia private tour #boat #exclusiveuse #tailormade #itinerary #golarge too - there’s a boat for every size of group - 2-4-6 even 16 - message for details #Laguna #Veneziana

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