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Venice to the Alps

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 20 minutes
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The world of Grimsel — Lucinda Jane Simmonds

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Janet Simmonds
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New Year – Neuchâtel – New Thinking

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 9 minutes
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The Dolomites – Italy

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 7 minutes
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Crossing the Alps – Grand Tourist style

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 5 minutes
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Switzerland – life in the mountains as the ice melts and glaciers retreat…

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 17 minutes
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Brenner Pass, Austria – May 2015 – Life’s not always a bed of roses

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 15 minutes
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Grimsel Hospiz and Grimsel Pass, Switzerland

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 21 minutes
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Lake Lucerne, Switzerland – Back on the bicycle…….

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 3 minutes
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Magic in The Mountains – Les Gets, France

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Janet Simmonds
Reading time 5 minutes

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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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History and legend is waiting in every corner of Sicily, from the street markets of Palermo to the crumbling ruins of country houses in Bagheria. La Sicilia an independent kingdom for centuries was occupied by Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Normans, Arabs, Spanish Viceroys and French Dukes. Even British families like the Whitakers and the Inghams came here to develop and export sweet wine from the coastal city of Marsala. From Byzantine mosaics to Greek temples Sicily is a feast for the eyes - check out @educatedtraveller for numerous Sicilian stories. Visit also @sicilystoriesandmore by Maria Cristina Castellucci for a treasure trove of history, stories and folklore.
Salzburg, magnificent city in Austria, nestling on the River Salzach. The city became wealthy as a result of the salt mines around the town. To the south are the Alps - in town there’s the Hohensalzburg - a fairytale castle - originally a fortified tower - dating from 180 AD now a sprawling castle with courtyards, terraces and amazing views over the Salzach valley and city of Salzburg #Salzburg #Austria / I’ll be back here with @girlsguidetoparis ladies in early October - 2 places left I’d you care to join us - starting in Venice finishing in Munich #grandtourist #educatedtraveller #journeys #travel - message me for details
Sto leggendo il secondo romanzo del Florio - capo lavoro di @stefania_auci e adesso non sono negli Alpi di Zillertal…..sono a Favignana con Ignazio, Giovanna e la famiglia. Respiro l’aria del mare…e sento….
The Austrian Alps #summertime #flowers #alpine #beauty
@girlsguidetoparis lucky us
Global Supper by Lilli Muller - an art installation with a place at the table for hundreds of countries across the globe. The theme is #humanity #sharing #kindness on display in #Venice Madonna del’Orto until 12 July #affiliate of @labiennale - each place setting has a uniquely embroidered place mat, a denim mask and a wine glass filled to a height that equates to the average living standard of that country. The artist @thereallillimuller concerns herself with humanity, kindness, generosity and understanding. #educatedtraveller #grandtourist #globalsupper #venezia #artunites
#UNESCO #World heritage site #delicate #ecosystem for us to preserve and respect. #Venice #Venezia #grandtourist #educatedtraveller
Venice #Venezia private tour #boat #exclusiveuse #tailormade #itinerary #golarge too - there’s a boat for every size of group - 2-4-6 even 16 - message for details #Laguna #Veneziana

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