Alaska with Michelle De Swarte

You’d expect Alaska to be the land of ice, darkness, more ice and bears… but that is only a tiny part of the story. Bats, mosquitos and stunning vistas might go someway to stripping away the stereotypes we have of America’s largest state. Yes it IS bigger than texas. Joining us is the incredible Michelle de Swarte who has had more career changes than hot dinners.

But does she convince Shaun to visit her in the near arctic? Is it really shacket weather?

Find out by listening to Your Place Or Mine on Radio 4 at 10am or anytime you please on BBC SOUNDS.