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Florence and Chianti in style

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Janet Simmonds

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From Monaco to Pisa with love….

Posted on May 18, 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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When I first wrote about Simeon Stylites - the Christian hermit who spent 37 years at the top of a column in Syria, I thought he was bonkers. I’ve now realised he was centuries ahead of his time. Deliveries were made to his column via baskets, attached to ropes. He had access to lots of fresh air, plenty of sunshine and loads of #socialdistancing #selfisolation #peace #quiet - not such a crazy idea after all! Here’s a little more detail: https://wp.me/p5eFNn-4T. As always we can learn from history - it’s all happened before! #history #plague #pandemic call it what you will....

Tales from the river bank. Super low water on River Thames today, sand and stone beaches revealed at low tide. The beach is a mixture of sand, mud and flints, just like the London Basin - geology is never far away. I even made a tiny flint blade!! #Thames #IsleofDogs #London #RiverThames #water #rivers

The elaborate Palazzo Grimani, Venice has a hidden entrance that hints at the richness inside. Just seconds from Campo S Maria Formosa and Querini Stampalia. A treasure, a jewel. Recreation of sculpture gallery- to its former splendour after 500 years. For full article: https://wp.me/p5eFNn-4zw #venetianheritage #complimenti #palazzistorici #palazziveneziani @maryguerzoni @veneziaunica @visitveneto @museopalazzogrimani

@simone.bambi missing you and wishing you well from London. Message me @educatedtraveller with love!!!

To discover more about life in #Venice right now check out our latest article from the lovely Giulia, a genuine Venetian! For FB and Twitter the link is: https://wp.me/p5eFNn-54v #Venice #2020 #lifeinquarantine

It’s springtime in Venice and the Veneto region of Italy. An exquisitely beautiful area of rolling green fields, snow-capped mountains and classical architecture. This is Villa Barbaro, in the small village Of Maser. One hour north of Venice. This villa was the work of Andrea Palladio - 16th century architect and builder. He worked with his friend painter and decorator - to the stars!!! Mr Paolo Veronese. The painted wall frescoes are sublime. Visit www.educated-traveller.com blog for numerous tales from Italy.

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