Mike Parker is a writer and broadcaster based in mid Wales whose travel writing takes him all over Europe. Read more about his books, broadcasts and talks, and follow him on Twitter.

Mike's latest book, On the Red Hill, out now in paperback and audiobook, has been gathering momentum: runner-up for the Wainwright Prize and winner of Wales Book of the Year non-fiction category, with a glowing review in the New York Times.

"He's gay! He's liberal! He's borderline pagan! He's even sort of Welsh!" - Daily Mail

"Parker proves a witty and engaging guide" - Guardian

"An historical aside from Mike Parker is worth a monograph from others" - New Welsh Review