He regularly leads tours to Romania for various companies.

John and his wife, Karen, have regularly led small groups to different regions of the country, including a winetasting tour. For further information about Romana Cuzacu, who arranges and leads tailor-made walking and sightseeing tours for small groups in rural Romania, see Ramona's website: www.myromania.com.ro or contact John.

They also led a new tour for The Travellers' Club to the former Soviet Caucasian republic of Georgia, which included remarkable early mediaeval churches and fine scenery, as well as warm hospitality. Watch out for John's new NADFAS lecture on Georgia: The Land of The Golden Fleece.

Information and Booking:

• The Travellers' Club Tours are run under the aegis of Richard Hunt, Halnaker Park Cottage, Chichester, W Sussex PO18 0QH Tel 01243 773597.
• Full details, including the price, are available on thetravellersclub.com or via e-mail: travellersclub

Every July, he has run a course at Marlborough College Summer School on Mediaeval Parish Churches.

Comments:

• 'Your incredible knowledge, infinite patience and good humour have made this a memorable holiday for us.'
• 'We are so grateful that you added to our understanding in general conversations and discussions, as well as in our visits to those glorious churches.'