Nestled in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, the sleepy village of Tretower is home to a ruined Norman castle and a medieval manor house.
Tretower Court and Castle
Torcello
Settled in the 5th century, the island of Torcello was for centuries the most prosperous island in the Venetian lagoon. It was also where Daphne du Maurier was inspired to write 'Don't Look Now'.
Burano
The colourful island of Burano in the Venetian lagoon is a photographer's dream – just watch out for the many, many selfie takers.
Venice: San Marco
No trip to Venice would be complete without a visit to its most famous square, the Piazza San Marco, and the iconic sites that surround it, the Basilica di San Marco, the Palazzo Ducale and the Campanile.
Venice: Art, canals and churches
A brief tour of Venice's Cannaregio and Rialto districts, the Grand Canal, the Galleria del'Accademia and the Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo.
Venice: First impressions
Beautiful, eerie and bamboozling in equal measure, these are my first impressions of the fabled lagoon city.
Hay Castle
This castle with a tumultuous history in the Welsh book town of Hay-on-Wye has been given a new lease of life as a cultural centre.
London: The Wallace Collection
Hidden among the grand squares and mansions of Marylebone, you'll find one of the best collections of art, porcelain and furnishings in London.
London walks: Belsize Park, Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park
One of my favourite walks in the capital, this route takes in the chic neighbourhoods of Belsize Park, Primrose Hill and Marylebone.
London: Westminster, St James’s Park and Hieroglyphs at the British Museum
A stroll past some of London's most iconic landmarks and a visit to the British Museum's fascinating exhibition about the hieroglyphs of Ancient Egypt.
London: St Paul’s Cathedral
Sir Christopher Wren's iconic masterpiece was a radical break from tradition when it was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London.
London: Cezanne at the Tate Modern
There's more to the French Post-Impressionist painter than still lives, as I found out at the Tate Modern's blockbuster exhibition.
Little Old World 