Georgia on My Mind
Mike Gerrard visits Georgia, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and finds a country of fabulous food and many surprises.
Destinations
Journey to Armenia
Mike Gerrard visits Yerevan and the rest of Armenia, standing in the shadow of Mount Ararat and located on the edge of both Europe and Asia.
Canterbury River Tour
A Canterbury River Tour along the River Stour with Canterbury Historic River Tours based by the Kings Bridge by the Old Weavers Restaurant is definitely one of the best things to do in Canterbury.
Beyond the Beignets
Mike Gerrard reviews the award-wining Shaya restaurant in New Orleans, whose Israeli chef serves up an eclectic Mediterranean menu.
Dusseldorf’s Fashionable Hotel Indigo
Mike Gerrard visits the Hotel Indigo, a fashion hotel in Dusseldorf, Germany’s city of fashion.
Secret Amsterdam
The Secret Amsterdam guide from Jonglez reveals the city’s hidden curiosities and secret places.
In Flanders Fields
Mike Gerrard visits the war graves and cemeteries around Ypres in Flanders, Belgium, and witnesses the moving ceremony that takes place at the Menin Gate.
Drive Scotland in a Classic Car
Mike Gerrard hires a couple of classic cars and takes them for a spin in Scotland.
Harlow Carr Gardens
A visit to the Kitchen Garden at Harlow Carr Gardens in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
Charming Mallorca Hotel
For a charming Mallorca Hotel visit the family-run Mar i Vent in the quiet coastal village of Banyalbufar, ideal for hiking and cycling, and with its own swimming pool and good restaurant.
Cruise the Caledonian Canal
Cruise the Caledonian Canal in the Scottish Highlands by way of a country walking holiday through the Great Glen on board a Belgian barge.
Casanova in Venice
Look for Casanova in Venice and you can still see his prison cell in the Doge’s Palace, from where he made a daring rooftop escape, and the Bridge of Sighs over which he was taken to prison.
Off the Strip in Las Vegas
10 Fun Things to Do that Aren’t a Gamble in Las Vegas
Polishing Diamonds in Amsterdam
Travel writer Mike Gerrard learns how to polish a diamond at Coster Diamonds in Amsterdam
Eastwell Manor Restaurant
We review the Manor Restaurant at Eastwell Manor Champneys Hotel and Spa, a luxury country house hotel with spa and landscaped gardens near Canterbury and Ashford in Kent.
Crinan Hotel
The Crinan Hotel in Argyll and Bute on the west coast of Scotland is in a perfect location by the entrance to the Crinan Canal and overlooking the sea and Loch Crinan.
On the Winchester Watercress Way
Mike Gerrard walks the Watercress Way near Winchester, along the River Itchen.
Eat in the Art of Amsterdam
Some of the best cafes and restaurants in Amsterdam today are in its visitor attractions including museums like the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum.
Secrets of the Bastille
The Secrets of the Bastille include tales of the Spider King, the Viaduc des Arts and furniture-makers who can be found down hidden passages.
The BB King Museum
A visit to the BB King Museum in Indianola, Mississippi, a tribute to the king of the delta blues.