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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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A perfect day on the beach at Crosby near Liverpool. Blue sky, 23 degrees, gentle breeze. Perfection!

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