Janet Simmonds
@janetmary.bsky.social
Traveller, tour guide, thinker, writer.
Passionate about the journey
Venice, Istanbul, Palermo, Trieste
History of travel - grand tourists
Blog: www.educated-traveller.com
Specialist travel: www.grand-tourist.com
Passionate about the journey
Venice, Istanbul, Palermo, Trieste
History of travel - grand tourists
Blog: www.educated-traveller.com
Specialist travel: www.grand-tourist.com
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Janet Simmonds
@janetmary.bsky.social
· Mar 9
Venice co-working space on Giudecca aims to offer young Venetians start up opportunities / incubator style in Campo Cosmo - one of few campos still green (poss only one). They’ve still got moeche fishermen here too. Nets drying, ducks quacking. Not a tourist in sight.
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Today I'll be at the DuemilaLibri Festival in Gallarate at 12.00, and at the Scrittorincittà Festival in Cuneo at 6:30. Hope to see some of you there!
a cartoon of a penguin flying a plane with the flag of italy in the background
ALT: a cartoon of a penguin flying a plane with the flag of italy in the background
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November 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Today I'll be at the DuemilaLibri Festival in Gallarate at 12.00, and at the Scrittorincittà Festival in Cuneo at 6:30. Hope to see some of you there!
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Enjoyable panel on "Don't Look Now" at #VeniceNoir, with Sir Ian Rankin, Lisa Hilton, John Bleasdale and Philip Gwynne Jones (oh, and me).
Venice Noir panel for “Don’t Look Now” right now at the Ateneo Veneto: @gregorydowling.bsky.social, @ianrankin1.bsky.social, @www.johnbleasdale.com, Lisa Hilton, @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Enjoyable panel on "Don't Look Now" at #VeniceNoir, with Sir Ian Rankin, Lisa Hilton, John Bleasdale and Philip Gwynne Jones (oh, and me).
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My favourite writing venue - just 20 minutes from Chester. It’s a cross between an Oxford college library and a historic country house. I’ve written about the building & how it inspires me several times. wp.me/p5eFNn-6R5
Gladstone’s Library – A library with rooms
Gladstone’s Library – A sanatorium for the Mind
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November 15, 2025 at 6:16 AM
My favourite writing venue - just 20 minutes from Chester. It’s a cross between an Oxford college library and a historic country house. I’ve written about the building & how it inspires me several times. wp.me/p5eFNn-6R5
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A Room of One's Own: Sarah Todd Taylor crime.cymru/2025/11/14/a...
A Room of One’s Own: Sarah Todd Taylor
A Room of One’s Own (If only for a weekend): Sarah Todd Taylor It was Virginia Woolf who espoused the necessity of a room of one’s own if one is to write fiction. Some lucky writers may achieve thi…
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November 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
A Room of One's Own: Sarah Todd Taylor crime.cymru/2025/11/14/a...
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Some great coverage of Venice Noir in the papers today.
November 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Some great coverage of Venice Noir in the papers today.
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#mosaicmonday A photo I took at #Ercolano #Herculaneum 2 wks ago detailed Roman-Greek mosaic style - we know it’s older than 79 AD - that’s when Vesuvius erupted + buried Herculaneum in pyroclastic material. Subjects Neptune+wife Amphitrite. tesserae size v.small 10 mm sq. superb composition+colour
November 3, 2025 at 6:46 AM
#mosaicmonday A photo I took at #Ercolano #Herculaneum 2 wks ago detailed Roman-Greek mosaic style - we know it’s older than 79 AD - that’s when Vesuvius erupted + buried Herculaneum in pyroclastic material. Subjects Neptune+wife Amphitrite. tesserae size v.small 10 mm sq. superb composition+colour
#mosaicmonday A photo I took at #Ercolano #Herculaneum 2 wks ago detailed Roman-Greek mosaic style - we know it’s older than 79 AD - that’s when Vesuvius erupted + buried Herculaneum in pyroclastic material. Subjects Neptune+wife Amphitrite. tesserae size v.small 10 mm sq. superb composition+colour
November 3, 2025 at 6:46 AM
#mosaicmonday A photo I took at #Ercolano #Herculaneum 2 wks ago detailed Roman-Greek mosaic style - we know it’s older than 79 AD - that’s when Vesuvius erupted + buried Herculaneum in pyroclastic material. Subjects Neptune+wife Amphitrite. tesserae size v.small 10 mm sq. superb composition+colour
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Some nice Halloween postbox toppers that will be going into the @folklorelibrary.bsky.social image archives
@folklorepod.bsky.social Postbox topper by Harlech Castle. Photo taken by me on 22/10/25. No details on the creator I’m afraid
October 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Some nice Halloween postbox toppers that will be going into the @folklorelibrary.bsky.social image archives
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Congratulations on doing it for 10 years and thanks for sharing the article!
October 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Congratulations on doing it for 10 years and thanks for sharing the article!
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I've been writing my #blog www.educated-traveller.com for 10 yrs #Writing clears my head + allows #creativity I've just written about Paestum #Italy + Greek Temples there - older than #Parthenon #Paestum was a magnet for Grand Tourists after whom I named my business - full article: wp.me/p5eFNn-9XT
Paestum and the Greek Temples on the Grand Tour
Paestum and the Greek Temples on the Grand Tour
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October 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I've been writing my #blog www.educated-traveller.com for 10 yrs #Writing clears my head + allows #creativity I've just written about Paestum #Italy + Greek Temples there - older than #Parthenon #Paestum was a magnet for Grand Tourists after whom I named my business - full article: wp.me/p5eFNn-9XT
I've been writing my #blog www.educated-traveller.com for 10 yrs #Writing clears my head + allows #creativity I've just written about Paestum #Italy + Greek Temples there - older than #Parthenon #Paestum was a magnet for Grand Tourists after whom I named my business - full article: wp.me/p5eFNn-9XT
Paestum and the Greek Temples on the Grand Tour
Paestum and the Greek Temples on the Grand Tour
wp.me
October 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I've been writing my #blog www.educated-traveller.com for 10 yrs #Writing clears my head + allows #creativity I've just written about Paestum #Italy + Greek Temples there - older than #Parthenon #Paestum was a magnet for Grand Tourists after whom I named my business - full article: wp.me/p5eFNn-9XT
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Knee deep in Lucanian tomb paintings at Paestum - the ultimate rabbit hole @Cat_Bauer I’m trying to summarise the importance of Paestum! #Paestum #Lucania #grandtourist nearly there!
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Knee deep in Lucanian tomb paintings at Paestum - the ultimate rabbit hole @Cat_Bauer I’m trying to summarise the importance of Paestum! #Paestum #Lucania #grandtourist nearly there!
Knee deep in Lucanian tomb paintings at Paestum - the ultimate rabbit hole @Cat_Bauer I’m trying to summarise the importance of Paestum! #Paestum #Lucania #grandtourist nearly there!
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Knee deep in Lucanian tomb paintings at Paestum - the ultimate rabbit hole @Cat_Bauer I’m trying to summarise the importance of Paestum! #Paestum #Lucania #grandtourist nearly there!
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And then there’s Paestum - a site I adore - three brilliantly preserved Greek temples, a fantastic museum, incredible tomb paintings - my article: wp.me/p5eFNn-3gK
More coming soon x
#Paestum #temples #tombs
More coming soon x
#Paestum #temples #tombs
October 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
And then there’s Paestum - a site I adore - three brilliantly preserved Greek temples, a fantastic museum, incredible tomb paintings - my article: wp.me/p5eFNn-3gK
More coming soon x
#Paestum #temples #tombs
More coming soon x
#Paestum #temples #tombs
And then there’s Paestum - a site I adore - three brilliantly preserved Greek temples, a fantastic museum, incredible tomb paintings - my article: wp.me/p5eFNn-3gK
More coming soon x
#Paestum #temples #tombs
More coming soon x
#Paestum #temples #tombs
October 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
And then there’s Paestum - a site I adore - three brilliantly preserved Greek temples, a fantastic museum, incredible tomb paintings - my article: wp.me/p5eFNn-3gK
More coming soon x
#Paestum #temples #tombs
More coming soon x
#Paestum #temples #tombs
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Ever since Rosa Salva did goodie bags for the Venice Bezos wedding, I’ve been longing for their nibbles. Tonight my dream came true at the Querini Stampalia international preview of Noor Riyadh 2025, ‘In the Blink of An Eye.’ To Nov 23-> riyadhart.sa/en/noor-riya...
October 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Ever since Rosa Salva did goodie bags for the Venice Bezos wedding, I’ve been longing for their nibbles. Tonight my dream came true at the Querini Stampalia international preview of Noor Riyadh 2025, ‘In the Blink of An Eye.’ To Nov 23-> riyadhart.sa/en/noor-riya...
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The thing about Campania is that there’s everything here - sea, sun, thermal springs, archaeological ruins, boats, beaches, sunsets. More specifically, Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Pompeii, Ischia, Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano - just so much!
October 15, 2025 at 5:39 AM
The thing about Campania is that there’s everything here - sea, sun, thermal springs, archaeological ruins, boats, beaches, sunsets. More specifically, Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Pompeii, Ischia, Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano - just so much!
The thing about Campania is that there’s everything here - sea, sun, thermal springs, archaeological ruins, boats, beaches, sunsets. More specifically, Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Pompeii, Ischia, Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano - just so much!
October 15, 2025 at 5:39 AM
The thing about Campania is that there’s everything here - sea, sun, thermal springs, archaeological ruins, boats, beaches, sunsets. More specifically, Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Pompeii, Ischia, Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano - just so much!
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Touring Naples, Herculaneum and now Ischia - great to be back in the south - the film Benvenuti al Sud is just around the corner! #Vesuvius #Napoli #Maradona #Ischia #GrandTourist
October 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Touring Naples, Herculaneum and now Ischia - great to be back in the south - the film Benvenuti al Sud is just around the corner! #Vesuvius #Napoli #Maradona #Ischia #GrandTourist
Touring Naples, Herculaneum and now Ischia - great to be back in the south - the film Benvenuti al Sud is just around the corner! #Vesuvius #Napoli #Maradona #Ischia #GrandTourist
October 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Touring Naples, Herculaneum and now Ischia - great to be back in the south - the film Benvenuti al Sud is just around the corner! #Vesuvius #Napoli #Maradona #Ischia #GrandTourist
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I'm so happy to share this, I only discovered it through following someone else. I've had a dip in and out since I started following, and it's fascinating stuff and, more importantly, valuable work. Definitely worth a follow!
Do you follow @folklorelibrary.bsky.social
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The charity holds collections of international significance.
Please follow if you don’t and tell your friends if you do 🥰
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We founded this registered charity to save and preserve folklore materials and at-risk heritage.
The charity holds collections of international significance.
Please follow if you don’t and tell your friends if you do 🥰
bit.ly/flafundraising to support
October 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
I'm so happy to share this, I only discovered it through following someone else. I've had a dip in and out since I started following, and it's fascinating stuff and, more importantly, valuable work. Definitely worth a follow!
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Cracking frittura for lunch at San Trovaso!
October 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Cracking frittura for lunch at San Trovaso!
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#MosaicMonday a selection of photos of #Byzantine mosaics from the Daphne Monastery just outside Athens. Mosaics are 11th century, v similar stylistically to #Torcello mosaics. Especially the angels! 4th photo of Torcello to compare. Photos thanks to my friend Jill Crary.
September 29, 2025 at 6:53 AM
#MosaicMonday a selection of photos of #Byzantine mosaics from the Daphne Monastery just outside Athens. Mosaics are 11th century, v similar stylistically to #Torcello mosaics. Especially the angels! 4th photo of Torcello to compare. Photos thanks to my friend Jill Crary.
#MosaicMonday a selection of photos of #Byzantine mosaics from the Daphne Monastery just outside Athens. Mosaics are 11th century, v similar stylistically to #Torcello mosaics. Especially the angels! 4th photo of Torcello to compare. Photos thanks to my friend Jill Crary.
September 29, 2025 at 6:53 AM
#MosaicMonday a selection of photos of #Byzantine mosaics from the Daphne Monastery just outside Athens. Mosaics are 11th century, v similar stylistically to #Torcello mosaics. Especially the angels! 4th photo of Torcello to compare. Photos thanks to my friend Jill Crary.
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I’ve always thought there’s a bit of Casanova in all Venetian men…
“Casanova & Venice” at Palazzo Cini focuses on the 18th-century of Casanova with almost 100 works. From Sept 27 to March 2, 2026
“Il ridotto” by Pietro Longhi (1757-60) on loan from Fondazione Querini Stampalia
“Casanova & Venice” at Palazzo Cini focuses on the 18th-century of Casanova with almost 100 works. From Sept 27 to March 2, 2026
“Il ridotto” by Pietro Longhi (1757-60) on loan from Fondazione Querini Stampalia
September 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I’ve always thought there’s a bit of Casanova in all Venetian men…
“Casanova & Venice” at Palazzo Cini focuses on the 18th-century of Casanova with almost 100 works. From Sept 27 to March 2, 2026
“Il ridotto” by Pietro Longhi (1757-60) on loan from Fondazione Querini Stampalia
“Casanova & Venice” at Palazzo Cini focuses on the 18th-century of Casanova with almost 100 works. From Sept 27 to March 2, 2026
“Il ridotto” by Pietro Longhi (1757-60) on loan from Fondazione Querini Stampalia