Author Archives: Mike Gerrard

Mike Gerrard

10 of the Best American Scenic Byways. Discover stunning driving heaven.

13/03/2017 by .

11 Best USA Music Festivals 2017

23/12/2016 by .
11 Best USA Music Festivals 2017

Frustrated when you can’t get tickets for your favourite US artist’s UK tour? Why not hop on a plane and catch them – along with many more – at one of the USA’s best music festivals. Nowhere does music festivals like the States and they’re a great way to combine music with a city break or road trip holiday. Mike Gerrard lists his 11 best USA music festivals 2017.

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Swinton Park Castle Hotel. Discover a Proper Yorkshire Castle.

12/09/2016 by .
Swinton Park spring

It had been a glorious autumnal day at Fountains Abbey, as we drove from Harrogate towards Masham and our treat of the trip: a stay in Swinton Park Castle Hotel, a proper Yorkshire castle

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Cooking Gumbo in New Orleans

07/09/2016 by .
New Orleans School of Cooking 1

‘I tend to scream at you and then feed you, as that’s how I grew up,’ chef Toya Boudy tells us as we start to watch her cookery demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking, in the heart of the French Quarter. We’re cooking gumbo in New Orleans and it’s clear from the start that we’re in for an entertaining afternoon, and it’s no surprise to learn that Toya has been an actress and also has her own YouTube channel . She’s a natural entertainer and we spend as much time laughing as learning.

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Twelve Top USA Art Museums. Discover the best creative works in America.

07/09/2016 by .
Mike Gerrard offers his pick of the Twelve Top USA Art Museums. A veritable cultural tour of America.

Mike Gerrard offers his pick of the Twelve Top USA Art Museums. A veritable cultural tour of America.

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