With charming architecture, scenic hikes, great food and top notch art galleries, Norway's second largest city is a delightful place for a short break.
Bergen
Kayaking in the Norwegian fjords
It was billed as 'two days' relaxed paddling in the fjords', but as I came to discover during the course of the weekend, my idea of relaxed paddling was somewhat different...
Wales Coast Path: Dunraven Bay to Merthyr Mawr
This scenic stretch of the Wales Coast Path links some of my favourite places on the south Wales coast – Southerndown, Ogmore-by-Sea and Merthyr Mawr.
Bronllys Castle
Tucked away down a little path in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, it's easy to miss what remains of this 13th century castle that overlooks the Black Mountains.
Tretower Court and Castle
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.
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.
Little Old World 