Exploring tranquil gardens, uncovering Islamic art and sipping cocktails in a swish bar with a view: my last hours in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur: Perdana Botanical Garden, Islamic Arts Museum and the Traders Hotel SkyBar
Kuala Lumpur: A street food tour around the historic city centre
Getting to know Kuala Lumpur's fantastic food and fascinating history on a street food tour around the city's historic centre.
Kuala Lumpur: Exploring the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park
A visit to one of Malaysia's most recognisable landmarks and a fun evening watching the light show at KLCC Park.
Batu Caves: Discover the vibrant Hindu temples near Kuala Lumpur
One of the most important Hindu sites in Malaysia, these limestone caves are now a shrine to the deity Lord Murugan.
Kuala Lumpur: Visiting the National Palace, Monument and Mosque
A trio of national sites: the Istana Negara (royal palace), the Tugu Negara (national monument) and the Masjid Negara (national mosque).
Melaka: A historic UNESCO World Heritage City
Thanks to its multicultural heritage, rich history and excellent food, bustling Melaka is one of the most popular destinations in Malaysia.
Stourhead: A beautiful stately home and gardens in Wiltshire
This magnificent, National-Trust run stately home in Wiltshire boasts one of the prettiest and most idyllic landscape gardens in England.
Nunney Castle
This small, picturesque ruin, some three miles outside Frome, is a delightfully romantic affair.
Dyffryn Gardens: Summer 2024
Bees, butterflies and colourful blooms marked my annual summer visit to these National Trust-run gardens just outside Cardiff.
Borneo: Sandakan
A visit to this city in northern Borneo on the shores of the Sulu Sea, which witnessed one of the cruelest and most tragic atrocities of the Pacific War.
Borneo: Kinabatangan River
Situated in northern Borneo's Sabah state, Malaysia's second longest river is a haven for wildlife including proboscis monkeys, hornbills and crocodiles.
Borneo: Gomantong Caves
A vast network of limestone chambers in the remote jungle of northern Borneo, the wondrous Gomantong Caves are renowned for their valuable swiftlet nests.
Little Old World 