isle of wight garlic festival

The Garlic Festival

It seems odd at first – an entire festival dedicated to a cooking ingredient. But when you start to learn more, it all makes sense…

ventnor fringe festival

On the Isle of Wight’s fringe

In a small coastal community on the Isle of Wight, a group of young locals set up a festival for something to do. In five years, it’s grown into a premier event.

second line new orleans

The Second Line

One of the great musical traditions of New Orleans – a Second Line parade – is not something to be missed. Here’s my photo essay of all the action.

satchmo summerfest

What a wonderful world festival!

This celebration of Louis Armstrong takes the best of the man – his music, his city, his creativity – and turns it into a wonderful New Orleans festival!

rebuilding new orleans after katrina

Rebuilding New Orleans

A decade after Hurricane Katrina hit, the recovery continues in New Orleans. I meet some of the volunteers who have travelled to the city to help.

guinness factory tour

The many shades of Guinness

The Guinness brand is synonymous with Ireland but the story is about much more than a beer. There’s a long history intertwined with the country.