Broadcaster Andrew Marr reveals a holiday from hell in Sardinia, his love for Venice and his devotion to drawing while away
Broadcaster Andrew Marr checks in to our travel Q&A
This week broadcaster Andrew Marr checks in to our travel Q&A.
He talks about his earliest holiday memory, a nightmarish trip to Sardinia, and the impact his stroke has had on his experience of travel.
EARLIEST HOLIDAY MEMORY?
Going to the coastal town of Elie, Fife, for summer holidays as a child and staying with my grandad. We were hardy swimmers and I vividly remember waking up in my holiday bedroom, hearing seagulls and thinking: ‘I’m where I want to be.’
FIRST TRIP ABROAD?
I went Interrailing around France and Italy, getting as far as Rome, when I was 17. I bought a bottle of whisky and sat on top of a ferry. By the time it docked I was sunburnt and almost too drunk to get off the boat.
FAVOURITE FOREIGN CITY?
The greatest place in the world for me is Venice — the famed ‘City of Water’ — with its architecture, history and culture. I try to visit every year.
FAVOURITE VENICE RESTAURANT?
Corte Sconta, with its vine-covered courtyard. It serves fish from the lagoon and tasty, locally-sourced vegetables.
HOLIDAY FROM HELL?
A grim Club Med in Sardinia. It was too hot, too crowded and the music was too loud.
Andrew Marr’s favourite foreign city is Venice, pictured, also known as the ‘City of Water’. ‘I try to visit every year,’ he says
ARE YOU A GOOD FLYER?
I don’t like flying. I will fly, but only because I have to.
HOW DO YOU FIND TRAVELLING SINCE YOUR STROKE?
It has got harder. I don’t enjoy the whole airport experience and it means that outdoor exercise holidays are no fun any more.
CAN’T TRAVEL WITHOUT?
Drawing materials. I make semi-abstract drawings of whatever I see on my travels.
- Great Paintings Of The World with Andrew Marr is available to watch on catch up (channel5.com); his latest book, Elizabethans, is out now in paperback.