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From his early days as a musician with Stockton’s Wing to his time as a trainee at Ballymaloe Cookery School, food and music have been parallel lines that have kept Mike Hanrahan on track his entire life. Mike Hanrahan, cook and teacher, songwriter and musician, takes us back stage and into...

Far from the mainland, the Canary Islands are the "Islands of Happiness" on the edge of the world: The sun islands in the Atlantic. Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma. LANZAROTE a paradise on the volcano with rugged rocks and manicured beaches. A bitter beauty, born of fire and water with a famous wine-growing area. FUERTEVENTURA is the second largest island in the Canary Archipelago. In the far north is the town of Corralejo, which developed into a ferry port and within a few decades a lively resort. GRAN CANARIA.

Fuerteventura is the second largest island of the Canary archipelago in the Atlantic. This unspoilt landscape is sparsely populated, lies about a hundred kilometers off the African coast and belongs politically and socially to Europe. We start exploring the island in the far north. Corralejo developed into a ferry port and within a few decades into a lively resort. A fairly large marina also shows that many residents of mainland Spain have set up their second home here. Puerto del Rosario, the island's capital, is spreading out on the eastern Atlantic coast, where shepherds used to graze herds of goats.

Gran Canaria, the third largest of the seven Canary Islands, lies at the gates of West Africa in the deep blue Atlantic. A "miniature continent" with different climates and many different landscapes in a very small space. Las Palmas is the capital of the island and metropolis of the Canary Archipelago. A contrast to the quiet and rural island. Christopher Columbus landed in Las Palmas on his first trip to the new world in 1492 and spent one night in the residence of the Spanish military governor, named after the famous explorer Casa De Colón.

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria - the metropolis of the Canary Archipelago. A city with several faces, in the middle of the Atlantic. With a romantic old town, a harbor district and an endless beach with a promenade. The pulsating life of Las Palmas contrasts with the quiet and rural island. Plaza Santa Ana, lined with palm trees, is the focal point of Vegueta, where spiritual and secular power has lived since the Conquista. The square dominates the Santa Ana Cathedral, named after the patron saint of the Spanish conquistadors, an imposing magnificent building made of brown natural stone.

Lanzarote, the fourth largest island in the Canary Islands, is a bitter beauty, born of fire and water. A paradise on the volcano and a bizarre natural world with mountains of fire, beaches, vineyards and a sea of ​​palm trees. The way into the interior of the island leads via Yaiza, a centrally located place from which many destinations can be reached. Pleasant due to the simple architecture with whitewashed houses, well-kept streets and flower and plant decorations. El Golfo is the last remnant of a volcanic crater, half of which has broken apart and has sunk into the Atlantic Ocean.

Islas Canarias, the islands of the dragon tree and happiness on the edge of the world, washed by the Atlantic. Lanzarote is the fourth largest island. A bitter beauty, born of fire and water, a paradise on the volcano. At the southern end is Playa Blanca, once a fishing village, now a port for ferries and yachts. Fuerteventura is the second largest island in the Canary Archipelago. In the far north is the island of Corralejo, which developed into a ferry port and within a few decades into a lively resort.

The Azores, nine islands in the Atlantic, between America and Europe. subtropical Island paradises, created by volcanic forces, with pristine nature invite you to discover and relax. See the Pico vineyards and the windmills on Graciosa. Resting volcanoes and steaming geysers, surrounded by the green of the tropics, in between monasteries and settlements, lined with lush flowers thanks to the Gulf Stream. Sao Miguel, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial, Pico, Flores.

Madeira, the island of flowers and "eternal spring" belonging to Portugal with steep coasts, imposing mountains and world famous wine is an idyllic paradise for those looking for relaxation. The capital Funchal is located in a picturesque bay. After visiting the Mudéjar-style cathedral and a harbor tour, you can reach the Monte cable car and the Jardim Monte Palace. The small fishing village of Camara De Lobos is located on the south coast and was made famous by Sir Winston Churchill, who painted the small harbor here.

Hungary is one of the oldest cultural areas in Europe, with valuable evidence of the past. A diverse country full of nature and culture. Discover the many facets of Hungary. Sopron, Balaton, Fertö-Hansag, Fertöd-Eszterhaza, Köszeg, Györ, Pecs, Budapest, Visegrad, Nagycenki, Kalocsa, Gödöllöl, Eger. Start from Sopron with magnificent houses from several centuries. into the nature of the Fertö-Hansag National Park, which is home to water buffalos and various water birds. The Rococo palace "Fertöd-Eszterhaza" was the magnificent ancestral home of the family.

From the mountains of the Alps to the North Sea, visitors are offered a special variety of culture and customs: from Bavarian lifestyle in the south, to medieval splendor in the middle, to new "old" splendor in the east and the large trading cities in the north. Lindau, Ulm, Regensburg, Passau, Würzburg, Nuremberg, Dresden, Koblenz, Berlin, Potsdam, Hamburg, The episcopal city of Passau lies between hills at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz. The trade in salt brought the city wealth and Italian baroque masters were able to create the cityscape of the historic old town.

The European Kingdom of Holland, also known as "The Netherlands", was a world trading nation that had a large number of colonies. In the 17th century, Holland was even the most prosperous nation in Europe. Amsterdam, Alkmar, Volendam, Edam, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Houtribdijk, Schokland, Kampen, Flevoland, Nijmegen, Waal-Bommel, Dordrecht, Gauda, Delft, Leiden, Zeeland, Zandvoort, Keukenhof, Haarlem. Amsterdam is Holland's cosmopolitan metropolis and the largest pile building settlement in the world.

Discover the sun-drenched island, where, according to legend, Petra Tou Romiou Aphrodite emerged from the Mediterranean and met Adonis. Crusaders, Knights Templar and pirates have left a rich legacy. You visit monasteries, mosques and archaeological treasures and can relax on beautiful beaches. Nicosia, Larnaca, Agia Napa, Cape Kiti, Stavrovouni, Lefkara, Troodos Mountains, Khirokitia, Amathus, Limassol, Kolossi, Paphos, Omodos, Akamas Peninsula, Kykkos. The old town of Nicosia is almost completely surrounded by a circular city wall from the Venetian period.

Croatia, the Mediterranean country on the Mediterranean Sea, with wonderful coasts and more than a thousand islands... The ancient buildings and Venetian cities are a treasure trove of culture and Architecture. Zagreb, Veliki Tabor, Umag, Porec, Rovinj, Pula, Opatija, Rijeka, Plitzwitzer Seen, Zadar, Kornati, Krka, Sibenik, Trogir, Split, Salona, Omis, Korcula, Dubrovnik Zagreb is the cultural heart and a lovely capital with an extraordinary atmosphere, because the upper town is still a treasure trove of the past.

Accompany us on our audio journey through Sicily. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and at the same time the most diverse region in Italy, the land of gods and legends. You will discover Palermo, the Madonie also called “Sicilian Alps”, take the cable car up Mount Etna and travel along the “Via Del Sale” (Salt Road).

South Tyrol offers landscapes straight out of a picture book at any time of the year. While the peaks of the Dolomites are still snow-covered, spring is already showing itself in Bolzano with its blossoms. An audio journey about castles, palaces, beautiful nature and a feeling for South Tyrolean traditions and down-to-earthness with Italian flair.

Join us on our audio journey across the island of Rhodes. The itinerary starts from Chora Rhodes, Madraki, Filerimos, Psintos, Agios Nikolaos Fountokli, Epta Piges, Archangelos, Feraklos, Lindos, Asklipion, Siana, Monolithos, Embona, Kritinia, Kamiros Skala, Kamiros. The island owes its power and wealth to its special location since ancient times. Byzantines, Arabs, the Knights of St. John, Ottomans and Italians all influenced the island's turbulent past, leaving behind their culture and inimitable monuments.

Join us on an inspiring listening journey through Spain. Phoenicians, Romans and Moors, diverse epochs and their royal families have left their mark. The Gran Via boulevard transformed Madrid into a real metropolis - Europe's most distinguished.

Experience Provence in this audio journey, with its enchanting historic towns and lush countryside - truly a land of scents and bright sunshine. Marseille, the oldest city in France with the largest port in the country, is the starting point of your journey. Aix en Provence is one of the most beautiful cities in France. With its many picturesque narrow streets and over forty spectacular fountains during the summer months offer visitors refreshing cooling. Enjoy the beautiful landscape and the blooming lavender fields around Notre Dame de Senaque.

The audio journey accompanies you through the unique mountain region in the heart of Europe with its secluded valleys, idyllic mountain villages and charming towns in where tradition and culture are cultivated.