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BBC radio travel reviews 'Where in the World is Andy?

A fun and quirky series of live travel guides on The Late Show for BBC Leeds. I am in a secret destination somewhere in the world and give out mysterious clues as to where I am and listeners are invited to ring in with their suggestions. After I reveal my location I spend a bit of time talking about the destination. Great fun. Where in the world will I be next?

Tune in and find out!

Le Touquet 10th May 2012

Amongst the pine forests of the Cote d'Opale and art noveau architecture, Le Touquet is known as 'Paris by the sea'. Still chic and fashionable this was one of Europe's most popular destinations for the well to do and the town's casino was the original setting for Ian Fleming's Casino Royale.

Le Touquet

Miami 25th April 2012

The art deco capital of the world, Miami is a wonderlul melting pot of latino culture with exotic foods, great nightlife and of course year round sunshine. Challenging perceptions perhaps, Miami has been reborn and Andy Mosack checks it out and goes in search of the perfect Mojito.

Miami

Florida's Gulf Coast 17th April 2012

Dolphin, Pelican, azure seas and crystal white sand personifies Florida's western Gulf coast. Andy Mossack lays back and soaks up the tropical atmosphere, and also has a brush with alligators whilst kayaking in The Everglades.

Gulf Coast

New Orleans 10th April 2012

The French Quarter, jazz, Creole food, pirates and Mardis Gras, New Orleans comes alive this week and Andy Mossack discovers the Big Easy.

New Orleans

Chicago 22nd March 2012

The windy city, the blues and the mob. Quite a pedigree for a city many people use just to get somewhere else! Andy Mossack explores the city by the lake and uncoveres more than a few surprises!

Chicago

Romania and the Ice Hotel 1st March 2012

Bears, castles and the Ice Hotel combine to make Romania an adventurous destination. Still slowly unshacking itself from its communist past, Romania is a very affordable and fascinating country and, courtesy of Untravelled Paths who has exclusive access to the Ice Hotel, Andy Mossack tries it out.

Romania

Panama 21st February 2012

With the opening of the Panama Canal, Panama was put firmly on the map. But the canal is just the tip of the palm tree, Panama has a rich culture  and a fascinating history. Andy reports on the land inbetween the continents. Oh and it's carnival time too!

 Panama

Iceland 16th February 2012

The land of volcanoes, geysers, Icelandic horses and the northern lights can be an enchanting and captivating destination. Does Andy find the northern lights?

Iceland

Palm Springs 2nd February 2012

The fabled haunt of the Rat Pack and a bevy of 50's movie stars, Palm Springs is a desert hideaway that defines cool. Trendy bars, boutique hotels set in authemtic mid century architecture and stunning desert scenery provide the back drop for Andy Mossack's latest 'where in the world' adventure.

Palm Springs

Jersey 19th January 2012

Jersey may well be part of Great Britain but it's an island just off the Normandy coast with it's own government, legal system and currency. it also has spectacular beaches, sensational food and over 260 days of sunshine a year.

Jersey

Athens  30th December 2011

As the new year approaches and the euro crisis reaches meltdown, what is Athens like for tourists today. Can you enjoy a great break without breaking the bank? (sorry). Andy checks out one of the oldest capital cities in the world and looks at the Acropolis from his balcony at the St. George Lycabettus Hotel.

Athens  

Slovenia  15th December 2011

Maribor's 400 year old vine and Jason slaying the dragon in Ljubljana just two of the many highlights of Slovenia, the small former Yugoslavian country celebrating 20 years of independence.

Slovenia

Bulgaria 17th November 2011

A country where a nod means no and a shake means yes, there's an abundance of quality wines and rich history. Not to mention 264 miles of black sea coastline.

Find out what makes Bulgaria tick.

Bulgaria

Macau  3rd November 2011

Where east truly meets west. Find out just what makes Macau such a special destination, and why there is so much more to do than just visit the casinos. Andy Mossack discovers Macau's Portugeuse roots.

Macau

Milan, italy 27th October 2011

Milan, the powerhouse city of fashion and business and home to Leanardo's Last Supper. Can Milan really crack it as a wekkend break or is it all far too expensive?

Andy Mossack investigates just what Milan has to offer for a visit.

Milan

 Orlando, Florida 30th September 2011

There are thousands of bargains to be had at the Premium Outlets in Orlando as Andy Mossack finds out in the latest edition of Where in the World. Orlando is visited by over 50 million people a year, and plenty of them find their way to the outlets for some unbelievable discounts.

Orlando

San Francisco, Cailfornia 22nd September 2011

The gold rush of 1849, the summer of love in '67, the Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown, San Francisco is an iconic destination and for many the gateway to the classic drive down Paciific Coast Highway to LA. Listen to Andy Mossack revealing the magic of Northern California.

San Francisco 

The Lot Valley, France 7th September 2011

Despite a very unreliable phone line Andy Mossack manages to describe one of France's most beautiful undiscovered corners. The Lot Valley is a hidden jewel just waiting to be discovered. You'll get a lot more for your Euro too!

Lot Valley

The Faroe Islands 31st August 2011

18 islands inbetween Iceland and Norway are the location for this week's travel report. Andy Mossack learns all about trolls and tunnels in a great adventure amongst the fjords in the Faroes.

Faroes

Copenhagen, Denmark 25th August 2011

Wonderful wonderful Copenhagen reveals much more than just the Little Mermaid. Home of NOMA the best restaurant in the world and the design capital of the world.Andy Mossack seeks out and reveals all.

Copenhagen

Daios Cove, Crete 14th July 2011i

If there really is such a thing as heaven on earth then Andy Mossack has surely found it at Daios Cove in Crete. Crete's latest five star resort goes under the Mossack microscope and he even tries out his own infinity pool.

Daios Cove

Murcia, Spain. Polaris World 7th July 2011

Polaris World has transformed this agricultural landscape into a luxury resort destination and a golfing mecca with six Niklaus designed courses. Listen to Andy Mossack turn up the heat on the Costa Calida.

Polaris World feature

Italy. Parma and the annual Pink Night in Rimini 1st July 2011

Emillia Romagna is the Italian region that gives us Verdi, Parmesagnio Reggiano, Parma Ham and the Pink Night festival along its 100 kilometer coast. Find out what Andy Mossack discovers in this great part of Italy.

Parma and Rimini

St. Kitts and Nevis and the 15th Annual Music Festival 23rd June 2011

A great Where in the World episode from St Kitts and Nevis, two Caribbean islands that are a treasure trove of local culture and echoing with the sounds of the annual music festival. Andy Mossack also has a surprise guest, Ali Campbell legendary voice of UB40 who was headlining the event.

St. Kitts episode

Slovakia. The hidden treasure of Eastern Europe. 16th June 2011.

Andy Mossack takes a journey around Slovakia's wonderful countryside and ends up in Kosice, the medieval town looking forward to being the Capital of Culture in 2013.

Slovakia travel guide 

Another ash cloud? What it all means for travellers 26th May 2011

Is the aviation industry finally coming to terms with volcanic ash? Andy Mossack gives his opinion about ash clouds and some quirky family breaks over the half term holidays.

Ash cloud

Antwerp and the opening of the MAS Museum 16th May 2011

The first new museum in Antwerp for over 100 years, the MAS is a stunning piece of architecture in Antwerps gentrificated dock area. Andy Mossack lifts the lid on Antwerp's other secrets.

Antwerp

The Royal Wedding at 51 Buckingham Gate  28th April 2011

Listen to Andy Mossack talking from 51 Buckingham Gate an exclusive hotel almost next door to Buckingham Palace on the night before Kate and Will's royal wedding. All the atmosphere and action live.

51 Buckingham Gate

Tampere, Finland 14th April 2011

Snow Tango and saunas are the order of the day in Finland's second city. What has Tampere got that Helsinki hasn't? The mysteries are unveiled in this week's Where in the World is Andy.

Tampere Finland

Weird festivals of the world, 7th April 2011

Baby jumping and tomato throwing are just two of the strange world festivals that Andy Mossack reveals during an entertaining interview. Don't miss the testicle festival too!

Weird Festivals

The Dead Sea, Israel 30th March 2011

3,000 year old mud, floating on water and a lots of spa pampering does wonders for your Karma not mention your skin. Andy Mossack finds out why Israel's Dead Sea spas can work miracles in the desert.

The Dead Sea 

Tenerife Carnival 2011, 3rd March 2011

Andy Mossack joins in with Tenerife's carnival in Santa Cruz. Find out about the election of the Carnival Queen, the grand parade and why there is much more to Tenerife than just beaches and sunshine.

Tenerife Carnival

Montreal travel guide. 24th February 2011

Discover Montreal's Highlights Festival and typical Quebecan food as Andy takes you through what Montreal and Tremblant offer for visitors.

Montreal

Budapest weekend break. 11th February 2011

Andy Mossack takes a quirky look at some unusual attractions to make a weekend trip to Budapest, Hungary's capital on The Danube, something to remember. Budapest

Crete Holiday Guide  27th January 2011

Listen to a great interview where Andy Mossack highlights Crete's historical hotels; some highly unusual luxury properties that have been lovingly restored from centuries old traditional buildings. Crete

Les Deux Alpes Skiing Guide 13th January 2011

France's premier skii resort, Les Deux Alpes never fails to deliver a great skiing holiday. Andy Mosack reports from the top of the glacier. Les 2 Alpes

Madrid travel guide  6th January 2011

Madrid 2

New Years Eve in Madrid 31st December 2010

Eating grapes on New years Eve in Madrid is a seasonal tradition,  Andy Mossack discovers there is much more to Madrid than just Tapas.

Madrid travel guide

Best travel destinations of 2010  23rd December 2010.

Andy Mossack reviews the the best holiday destinations of 2010. BBC radio interview

Holiday news round up  16th December 2010

Andy Mossack gives a round up of what's good for a Christmas break this year. Holiday news round up

BBC radio travel guide on Nightmare Journeys 2nd  December 2010 

Andy describes some of his more distasteful travel experiences in far off places.

Nightmare travel journeys

BBC radio travel guide on 2010 Christmas Breaks 25th November 2010

Andy talks about all the great travel and last minute holiday opportunities coming up this Christmas

Christmas travel breaks

Travel guide on Central Florida 13th November 2010

Andy Mossack discovers that Polk County can offer an alternative holiday to Disney and Orlando. Central Florida travel guide

Travel guide on The Seychelles 4th November 2010

Music, sunshine, beautiful beaches and turqoise sea, Andy Mossack shows how The Seychelles can really deliver a perfect luxury holiday.

Seychelles travel guide

BBC radio travel guide on Seville 28th October 2010

One of the great cities in Andalucia, Andy gives you an insiders look at this wonderful city.

Seville travel guide

BBC radio travel guide on Cork and the jazz festival 21st October 2010

Cork travel guide

BBC radio travel guide to Christmas breaks and news 14th October 2010

Travel news 

BBC radio travel guide on Tel Aviv, Israel 5th October 2010

Israel has never been more accessible and offers one of the best holiday experiences you can get. Tel Aviv in particular now is a truly cosomopolitan Medierranean resort.

Tel Aviv travel guide

BBC radio travel guide on Moravia, Czech Republic 28th September 2010

Moravia travel guide

BBC radio travel guide on Styria, Austria 23rd September 2010

Styria travel guide

BBC radio travel guide on Croatia 16th September 2010

Croatia travel guide

BBC radio travel guide to Italy 9th September 2010

Positano travel guide

BBC radio travel guide for Nimes 2nd September 2010

Nimes travel guide

The Scottish North Highlands travel guide 26th August 2010

The Highlands

Holiday and travel news BBC Radio 19th August 2010

Kiss flights failure

BAA Strike and travel tips BBC Radio 12th August 2010

BAA strike travel threat

Malta Travel Guide BBC Radio 5th August 2010

Malta travel guide

Davos/Klosters Swiss Alpine marathon BBC Radio 29th July 2010

Davos travel guide

Madeira travel guide BBC Radio  22nd July 2010

Madeira travel guide

BBC Interview on Travel Firm Collapse 20th July 2010

Travel firm collapse

New Brunswick, Canada, BBC Radio  travel guide 24th June 2010

New Brunswick holiday review

North West Florida's Gulf Coast, BBC Radio  travel guide 10th June 2010

Panama City and South Walton beaches  10th June 2010

The Lozere, France BBC Radio  travel guide 18th May 2010

South west France travel review

La Manga Club, Cartegena BBC Radio  travel guide 12th May 2010

Murcia and Cartegena travel guide

Bregenz, An Austrian Hidden Treasure, BBC Radio  travel guide 28th April 2010

Vorarlberg travel guide

BBC Radio travel review on University Bed and Breakfasts, 7th April 2010

University B&B

BBC Radio interview on hotel star ratings, 5th April 2010

Hotel star ratings

Quebec, Canada BBC Radio Travel Guide, 24th March 2010

Quebec Travelogue

Dublin  St. Patrick's Day, BBC Radio Travel Guide on 17th March 2010

Dublin travel guide

Eilat and The Negev, Israel, BBC Radio Travel Guide, 26th February 2010

Israel travel guide

Font Romeu, Catalan Pyrenees BBC Radio Travel Guide, 2nd February 2010

Pyrenees travel guide

Fujairah UAE, BBC Radio Travel Guide, 14th January 2010

Fujairah travel guide

BBC Interview on Skiing holidays, 7th January 2010

Ski Interview

Futuroscope, BBC Radio Travel Guide, France 20th December 2009

Futuroscope guide part 1

Futuroscope guide part 2

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