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Joe and Mo Gilligan get hands-on with halloumi and sample a 24-carat gold ice lolly
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Cyprus
Photo by Nicolae N
"Dear Shane Richie... No, no. "Dearest Shane Richie, "Sorry I can't make it to the vegan barbecue "but I'm far too busy jetting around the world as "the new host of Travel Man." He just loves hearing about all of my news. "My new job is to fully embrace the mini break, "hook up with some lovely celebs "and give them a 48 hours they'll never forget, "by the end of which, we'll be best friends. "This week we're in Cyprus, which as you always say, Shane, "is the fifth safest place on Earth. "Other than wrapped in your arms, of course." Joining me to take it by the horns... Hey, everyone calm down, yeah? ..on land. Carnival. ..and sea. BOTH: Ooooh. It's my brother from the exact same mother, comedian Mo Gilligan. Sha-shing. The meat and two veg. Shing, shing. Yeah. You tell it so beautifully. "Got to go, hope the leg sorts itself out. "Love you, bye. "Joe (the Travel Man)." What's going on, Joe? You ready for this, princess? I'm ready for this, man. The Travel Mandem. Yeah. Yeah. Let's have us some Cyprus! Arriving on the third largest island in the Med, I immediately check that Mo knows where he is. We're in Cyprus! Do you want to know some facts about Cyprus? Tell me some facts about Cyprus, Joe. Cyprus was under British rule until 1960. Oh, really? And it is referred to as "the playground of the gods". All right, lad, me name's Zeus. We'll have 3-point plugs and left-hand drives, mate. Another little fact for you. OK. Approximately 9,251 square kilometres. I don't know about kilometres, you know. I don't know what that is in miles. Miles and stone. Um, it's about 7st. Blown away by my vital statistics, Mo and I proceed in warm silence to Pyrgos in the south... We're here. Oh, my gosh, look at this. ..home to our accommodation, Euphoria Art Land. This is nuts. You can say that again. Look at this. It looks like a level on Super Mario or something. It's Gaudi meets Teletubbies. Yeah. Inspired by the designer's travels, this fairy tale dwelling includes three things I never like to be without, bioclimatic architecture, healing eucalyptus and a choice of swans. There's 50 cats here. What? Yeah. Whoa. Yeah, there's a couple of them. I'm allergic to cats. What happens? What's your symptoms? I just can't breathe and potentially die. Aww, man. Shall we go to the rooms? I would say there's a sarcastic amount of cats. Safe distance. Wow. This is your room. This is different. Yeah, it's a total dump, isn't it? If Skittles made bedrooms. I'll leave you to it. All right. Just a word of warning, I think it's all flammable so don't light up in here, OK? See ya. OK, I won't, man. It's all a little South American, and I love a little South American. Hello, Diego! Is there WiFi, that is the question? I'm in the Blue House... Ooh, OK then. ..which fulfils its brief. Oh-ho, this is nice. It's like living in a colander. Ooh, thank you, Channel 4. Feeling totes euphoric... Woo! ..we hop back in the golden chariot. Do you feel safe with me as the designated driver? I feel safe with you as a driver, but I don't know about this car. It's a bit 1998, do you know what I mean, like? All I want is Mo to live his best life and to minibreak his best minibreak, so we head west to the city of Paphos. Mo, can I ask if you want all of your wishes to come true? I would love all my wishes to come true. As luck would have it, first stop is the Handkerchief Tree, which according to legend grants wishes to those who scatter their snotrags on its sacred branches. This doesn't have to just be handkerchiefs, it could be, as you can see there, some pants. Oh, OK. Is there anything you want to wish for? Yeah, just pay my bills on time, you know what I mean like? Money. Pretty much. Cold, hard cash. Yeah. You can get a wish, or if you've got something from an ex-lover, you can put that on the tree and it brings them back. She left me. She took the kids. Good job I've got this tree now. Yeah. I don't need to get that lawyer. I've come armed with one of my own handkerchiefs from home. It's cleaner than it looks on camera. That's a series of attractive ranch hands. Oh, OK. It's actually the only one that's broadcastable at this time of night. You got Hap on there. Man like Hap. Bit of diversity. Yeah. The black cowboy. My favourite is Jeb. Jeb ain't even got a face. I'm gifting this to you so you can use that to make a wish. Thanks, man. I've got a sock here of an ex-lover. OK. So I'm gonna hope for this ex-lover to come back. Shall we go in and do it? Yeah, let's do it, man. OK, so the plan is now we've got to find a branch. OK, I'm gonna try and put it on here. I'm going to feel really, like, nice happy thoughts for you. Aww BLEEP. It's not a good start, is it? Wish. I wish for a ladder. Do you want a piggyback? Ready, yeah? Yes. But my selfless gesture is still not enough. It's not working. I think we've got to start again. Sorry, Joe. Have you ever attached anything to anything before? Can I lean against you? I feel really close to you right now. That's it. You did it. I've done it. And do you feel rich now? Yeah, do you know what? I'm gonna check my bank account right now. Yeah, you should. Following our intense physical intimacy, I make my own wish. You done it? Yeah. Let me just check. No, there's no text from Christopher Biggins. Our good fortune secured, we move on. Cyprus exported 29,000 tonnes of halloumi in 2018, mostly to my mouth. So I've booked us into a halloumi workshop, and I almost immediately find a new catchphrase. So, follow me, guys. It's goat time. Goat time. The lactose intolerant should look away now. Lovely. Welcome. It's like being in a nightclub in Birmingham. Lovely Loula has more than 200 goats on her farm, I'm guessing intentionally - it could be an infestation. With Andrea's help, we're ready to get hands-on. So, guys. Grab the teat and try to squeeze it. Yeah, pull it from the top and then you get the rhythm. This is mad. Look at it looking at me going "what are you doing?" I'm really trying my best here. It's quite a hard job to do, you know. Loula's trying to encourage us, but I think I'd get more out of this goat with some mood lighting and soft music. Hey. Bravo. I got it. Oh, my God, you're milking a goat, Mo. I've got it going on, look. I've got a rhythm going on. So, Mo... Oh. Sorry, sorry. You got it? No, I can't do it. Where's the milk? I've got closer to this goat than I have to most of my lovers. So they're struggling to make halloumi to the capacity that we eat it. Because of hipsters? Because of people like me. Yeah, I didn't even know what halloumi was. Did you not? Until it came to Nando's. Finally, Mummy's in business. Oh, oh. I'm milking a goat. Bravo. Keep the rhythm. Thank you. You have some really nice goats. They're cool guys. Thank you. With enough milk for half a mouthful of halloumi... Thank you for your patience. I'm going to call you Keith. See you, Keith. Oh, it's a woman, isn't it? ..we leave our new friends. And always happy to be in pink latex, we watch silently as milk and rennet boil for an hour. Oh! That's so pleasing. Isn't that nice? So, guys, would you like help out? Yes, I would. Here you go. Yeah, you look good with that. Once this pre-cheese has been broken up... Little Miss Muffet stuff, this. Proper. ..we strain the curds from the liquid whey as has been done with the same panache since the Middle Ages. Come on, guys, hurry up. Oh, sorry. Sorry. It's my first day.
Cyprus
Cyprus
Photo by Nicolae N
Welcome to the sunny island of Cyprus! Joe and his brother Mo Gilligan are ready to take it by the horns and explore this beautiful Mediterranean paradise. From the safe streets of Cyprus to the warm beaches, Joe and Mo are here to make the most of their 48-hour adventure. Join them as they embark on mini-breaks with a twist, meeting lovely celebs and creating memories that will last a lifetime. With their witty banter and hilarious antics, Joe and Mo are the perfect companions for a whirlwind trip through the fifth safest place on Earth.
Cyprus
Pyrgos, Cyprus
Photo by Nina Nakchodka
Joe and Mo arrive in Pyrgos, a charming village situated in the southern part of Cyprus. Their accommodation, Euphoria Art Land, is a fairy tale dwelling inspired by the designer's travels. From bioclimatic architecture to healing eucalyptus and a multitude of cats, this place is truly unique. Despite Joe's allergies to cats, they explore the whimsical rooms and soak in the South American vibes. It's like living in a level of Super Mario meets Teletubbies. Just be careful not to light up anything flammable in this colorful haven.
Pyrgos, Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus
Photo by Ela Puklavec
The vibrant city of Limassol awaits Joe and Mo as they hit the road to explore its charm. From the contemporary sculptures that line the promenade to the historical church of St Lazarus, there's something for everyone in this seaside town. They even indulge in a traditional Cypriot brandy sour at Ammos, Peter Andre's favorite bar. With its tangy and fruity flavors, it's the perfect way to toast to their adventures in Limassol.
Limassol, Cyprus
Larnaca, Cyprus
Photo by Randolfo Santos
Larnaca, home to the stunning Mackenzie beach strip, is the final stop on Joe and Mo's Cypriot escapade. They visit the quirky condiment-based museum and learn interesting facts about Cyprus, from its history to its main exports like salt. They also enjoy organic ice lollies with 24-carat gold flakes at Andreas' ice cream parlor. Finally, they unwind at a beachside bar, sipping on the national cocktail, the brandy sour, and reflecting on their whirlwind 48 hours in Cyprus. With its beautiful beaches and fascinating attractions, Larnaca is the perfect place to relax and soak up the sun before bidding farewell to this magnificent island.
So, if you're looking for a hilarious and entertaining travel experience, join Joe and Mo as they jet off to Cyprus, explore its vibrant cities, and create memories that will have you laughing out loud. From quirky accommodations to mouthwatering local delicacies, this mini-break is one for the books. Don't miss out on the fun and excitement of Travel Man in Cyprus, where Joe and Mo's adventures will leave you asking for more.
Larnaca, Cyprus