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Only in Italy – Rome

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Janet Simmonds

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Rome – There’s so much to see at the city gates

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Janet Simmonds

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Rome – the eternal city

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Janet Simmonds

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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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Four years ago - almost to the day - my friend Francesca Blench introduced me to this wonderful hotel. It is, quite literally, heaven, in the heart of the Veneto countryside. The hotel has a fabulous restaurant exquisite gardens, pool and spa. Located a short drive from Lake Garda and about 40 minutes from Verona - this is a perfect short break destination. I have clients staying here next week - lucky them! This is what I wrote about the unique and truly exceptional Villa Cordevigo! https://wp.me/p5eFNn-8L #unique #welcoming #traditional #romantic #magical #heavenly #relaxing #tophotel #gastronomica #gastronomic

A year ago I wrote about Lorenzo Quinn’s fantastic sculpture in Venice. The sculpture is two giant ghostly hands holding up an ancient historic palace in Venice. The sculpture is called #Support - the idea is that Venice needs to be supported and protected from climate change and from global warming. Lorenzo Quinn is a great character and youngest son of Hollywood actor Anthony Quinn. The hands are thought provoking and interesting. This is art to see - for all - free of charge. Now the debate has begun about leaving ‘Le Mani’ in place. Many famous art works including The Eiffel Tower started life as temporary displays. Let’s see! The full story - https://wp.me/p5eFNn-2Bb #art tradition #Support #Lorenzo #Quinn #Casagredo #Venezia #Venice #igersvenezia #grandcanal #biennale @veneziaautentica @veneziaunica @veneziatoday @aguestinvenice @grand_tourist @visitmuve

#Leonora #Carrington #exceptional #surrealist #artist #British but lived in #mexico all her life #original #thinker #creative #genius #writer #painter #poet #designer #learn #more https://wp.me/p5eFNn-bt

There’s something very special about arriving in Venice from the lagoon. #UNESCO world heritage site - delicate ecosystem https://wp.me/p5eFNn-1Kh #Venice #Serenissima @igersvenezia @igersitalia #beauty #atmosphere #bluesky

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Spring has arrived in Oxford. The magnolia tree is in blossom. St Hugh’s College, Oxford... @oxford_uni @sthughscollege @sthughslibrary #tradition #learning #inspiration #gardens #magnolia #heritage #education

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