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The Treasures of Sicily

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 23 minutes
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A tiny house in Odenwald — Lucinda Jane Simmonds

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time less than 1 minute
Capable Women greece It's important to think

Hidden corners of Athens

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 14 minutes
Marche, Italy searching for italy Thoughts from Abroad

Senigallia – 10 reasons to visit!

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 15 minutes
Bizarre History Italy Thoughts from Abroad

Trieste – Miramare Castle and Maximilian

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 11 minutes
Venice

Venice by boat….

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 12 minutes
Thoughts from Abroad Venice

San Giorgio Maggiore

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 8 minutes
A Year in Venice It's important to think Venice

Venice – happy to be back…

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 10 minutes
Italy Tales from Italy Thoughts from Abroad

Senigallia, Italy – summer is here…

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 13 minutes
It's important to think la venessiana Venice

The Roses of Venice

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 1 minute

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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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Italian Lakes, beauty, glamour, great food and wine especially at @villacordevigo @giardinettolakeorta @visitlakeiseo @visit.garda time to discover the Italian lakes - start with let’s aim for Orta https://wp.me/p5eFNn-252 gastronomic paradise and scenically stunning! #Orta #Lakes #gastronomy #wine #italy #searchingforitaly #iseo #garda #villacordevigo #educatedtraveller #grandtourist #quality #unique #journeys #couples #smallgroups #exceptional #curated #discoveries #riva #boats #fun
My all time favourite restaurant in #Venice - located on the beautiful island of Burano welcomed Stanley Tucci for lunch yesterday! The combination of the atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food makes Trattoria Da Romano a ‘must’ visit for me. Here’s the full story https://wp.me/p5eFNn-5BV especially for any food lovers out there! #searchingforitaly #Burano #Venice #grandtourist #lagoon #risotto #italy #food #wine #welcome #cnn @Educated-Traveller
Sunshine over Salcombe, Sarah’s birthday treat 🎉🎊party time!
Join the next #grandtourist small group tour to Sicily - dates for 2022 are May and late September. Max 10 people per trip. Reserve your place now. Full itinerary in bio. Recent travellers 🧳 strongly recommend!
Sicily - an island of great riches, amazing history, great hospitality, blue skies and the longest summer in Europe. Sorry to leave the sunshine. Back next year! Small group travel with incredible visits, amazing experiences, private palaces, wine tastings, artisan workshops…. #Sicily #Palermo #history #art
Cefalù on the north coast of Sicily prepares for the arrival of Harrison Ford. The next Indiana Jones movie is being filmed here in the coming days #sicily hidden places #Sicilia #indianajones @harrisonford_official_page @sicilia_nel_cuore @igers_sicilia_ #history #tradition #artisans
#Cefalu #Sicily historic, enchanting and original. The magic of Sicily - Spectacular 12th century church, medieval lavatoio (laundry), cobbled streets, beach & town intertwined #history #charm #tradition #Sicilia #journeys #dream story - wp.me/p5eFNn-q3
Exploring #Sicily and #Montalbano territory with @girlsguidetoparis @educatedtraveller @vallodinoto featuring Donnafugata, Punta Secca, Marina di Ragusa, Scicli and Modica. The detective series Montalbano was written by Andrea Camilleri, who died a year or so ago. His finally resting place The Protestant Cemetery in Rome. For more on Montalbano: https://wp.me/p5eFNn-ob

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