One of my favourite European capital cities, Madrid is a must for art aficionados, foodies and museum lovers. This is my mini guide to the Spanish capital.
Madrid travel guide
South Wales walks: Cardiff Bay trail
One of my favourite local walks, the Cardiff Bay trail is a 10km circular walk around the city's waterfront that takes in many of Cardiff's most notable landmarks.
Cardiff restaurants: Hiraeth review
A birthday treat – an exceptional eight-course tasting menu at one of Cardiff's top restaurants.
Cardiff: Discover fairy tale Castell Coch and Fforest Fawr
Nestled amid thick forest on a hilltop overlooking Cardiff you'll find the fairy tale-like Castell Coch, a Victorian folly built by one of the world's then-richest men.
Western Iceland: Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Wild, rugged and evocative, the hauntingly beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula is the place I truly fell in love with Iceland.
Reykjavik: The Perlan Institute and other museums
Whether you love a spot of art, history, nature or culture, you're bound to find a museum for you in Reykjavik.
Reykjavik: A few foodie finds
Thanks to delightful pastries, perfectly-cooked fish and some unusual, gastronomic dishes, I ate very well in Iceland.
South Iceland: The classic Golden Circle tour
From vividly hued craters to bubbling geysers, powerful waterfalls and a serene rift valley, the classic Golden Circle tour offers a tantalising glimpse of Iceland's stunning landscapes.
Searching for whales and the Northern Lights near Reykjavik
When I was looking for things to do in Reykjavik, two things jumped out at me – whale watching and seeing the Northern Lights.
Reykjavik: A walking tour around the city centre
The most northerly capital in the world, Iceland's biggest city is small, compact and friendly, and can easily be explored on foot.
Iceland: First impressions
The land of fire and ice is a beguiling, otherworldly place, its scenery as dramatic as its nickname suggests.
Loire Valley: Château d’Amboise
Set high on a rock overlooking the historic market town of Amboise and the River Loire, this former royal château is home to Leonardo da Vinci's tomb.
Little Old World 