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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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Flavours of #Venice and #Veneto #inspiration #beauty #tranquility #history #Canaletto #exhibition starts #23february @ducalevenezia #PalazzoDucale #dogespalace @visitveneto @veneziaunica @educatedtraveller @wallacemuseum @ducalevenezia @cookinvenice @monicacesarato @national_gallery @rivieradelbrenta #perspective #detail #harmony - A taste of the inspiration and creativity that our ‘writer’s retreat’ will bring to participants in September, 2019 with @sophfronia.scott - author and @educatedtraveller #touroperator #specialists #dedicated @romantikhotels #villamargheritamira #tailormade #travel #travelblogger

Canaletto’s paintings of Venice have inspired generations of art lovers. Brilliant painying of palaces, canals, gondolas and Venetians convey life in the 18th century. Many of these scenes remain almost unchanged. There’s going to be a new exhibition about Canaletto and Venice at the Palazzo Ducale @ducalevenezia starting 23 February. For more on Canaletto https://wp.me/p5eFNn-3rt or go to link in bio. #Canaletto #venezia #canalettoandvenice #canalettovenezia @visitveneto @veneziaunica @national_gallery @wallacemuseum @educatedtraveller @grand_tourist @artinstitutechi @courtauld #perspective #harmony #detail

A very special #writer’S #workshop #Veneto #Italy perfect to really get going on that #memoir #novel #poem you’ve been sitting on for weeks, months, years. Join @sophfronia.scott #author @grand_tourist @educatedtraveller for a week of #workshops #seminars #teaching #creativity #fun full details at this link or via the web address in bio. https://wp.me/p97CFs-ee #writing #inspiration #2019 #writeofyourlife #nowsthetime #letsgo @visitveneto @rivieradelbrenta @veneziaunica @igersvenezia @villaemo @tizianabanchetti @enititaliaturismo @villadimaser

There’s something about the country houses (villas) designed by 16th century architect Palladio. Can you believe they were built around 1560 (that’s almost 500 years ago). Nowadays the majority are still standing; museums, historic centres, art galleries, private homes. The interiors are incredible too - Villa Emo, Fanzolo has the best trompe l’oeil frescoes I’ve ever seen - trick of the eye - create the illusion of depth when it isn’t there! Visit a #palladian #villa in #2019 for more: https://wp.me/p97CFs-nb @palladiomuseum @villaemo @villadimaser @tizianabanchetti @visitveneto @irvv_villevenete @consorzio_ville_venete @rivieradelbrenta @enititaliaturismo

Dinner tonight #seabass #baked in the oven with cipolla rossa di Tropea and carrots, celery (sedano) and rosmarino #ventimiglia #market #fresh #food #homecooking #simple #delicious @authorkarendodd the onions are from #Tropea #tropea #branzino from #Greek #waters I think

Happy New Year from Neuchatel, Switzerland. Right on the lake, fantastic views south to Mont Blanc. Charming historic old twin with castle and cathedral. Cobbled streets and spectacular views. Ideal for blue sky thinking. @educatedtraveller @myswitzerland @instaneuch @neuchatelville @grand_tourist @palladio1234 #travel #travelblogger #tours #journey #journeys #2019 #inspiring #dogsofinstagram #dogswelcome #travelswithdogs

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