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The Hannover Marathon

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Janet Simmonds

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An American for Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Janet Simmonds

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Is it too soon to say Germany’s for me?

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Janet Simmonds

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Florence and Chianti in style

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Janet Simmonds

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Venice – Peggy Guggenheim, Damien Hirst and Modern Art on the Grand Canal

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Janet Simmonds

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Learning the Loire

Posted on July 29, 2016 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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The Italian Church #London #Clerkenwell built in 19th century, completed c.1860 as a place of worship for the many Italians who lived here in London. Named St Peter’s as a pointed and ironic gesture to the proximity of nearby St Paul’s. Beautifully decorated internally in light, bright, neo-classical style. Fabulous nativity scene ‘presepio’ on rhs of altar. Next door is an Italian delicatessen that’s been there since 1878 - opened by Luigi Terroni to welcome and refresh weary Italians missing home....there’s even Italian newspapers to buy inside - for the local community. Charming and delightful ‘Little Italy’ in Clerkenwell! #Italy #Italia #Italianchurch @visitlondon @italia_magazine @italiait @igersitalia

#Writers #inspiration a week in Italy in September - just you and your creativity! Writing workshops daily, country house accommodation - great food and wine @educatedtraveller @sophfronia.scott @visitveneto @veneziaunica @romantikhotels @andrewjsimmonds @kotzkathy @karendodd.author @poetryandpie - e-mail: janet@grand-tourist.com or www.grand-tourist.com

Today in Venice - excuse me are you throwing that fine 2-seater away. I’ll have it, yes me, over here. I’ll take it. Oh, they’ve gone. Perhaps they’re not interested, maybe they don’t speak English?! Don’t know really!

Carpaccio genius - 1494 spectacular, detailed, colourful representation of ‘Miracle of Relics of Cross at Rialto’ a cacophony of boats, aristocrats, gondoliers, boat men, spectators and even a rather fluffy and regal looking white dog! #history #art #heritage #detail #Carpaccio #Venezia #Accademia

Sunday morning on the lagoon - complete with Sasha the dog! #Venezia #Venice @nytimestravel now more than ever visitors should support and appreciate the historical and cultural heritage of #Venice #positive #beautiful #beguiling #bewitching #Serenissima

Sunset over the lagoon - Venice - the days are lengthening now. Sunset today just before 5 pm. The end of a sun drenched day on Lido di Venezia. #Venezia #Venice #lagoon #UNESCO #sunset

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