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Matera, Basilicata, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Janet Simmonds

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Artisans Did you know? Janet's Story

De Kas, The Greenhouse, Amsterdam

Posted on March 19, 2015 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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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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