In the 17th century, Sultan Moulay Ismail made Meknes his capital in the hope of turning it into Morocco's answer to Versailles.
Meknes: Discovering one of Morocco’s four Imperial Cities
Casablanca: A tour of the majestic Hassan II Mosque
Towering above the Atlantic Ocean lies Hassan II Mosque, one of the biggest and most beautiful mosques in Africa.
Morocco: Discovering Imperial cities and diverse landscapes
From the undulating sand dunes of Erg Chebbi to the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas mountains and the bustling Imperial cities, Morocco is a country of contrasts.
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.
Loire Valley: The beautiful village of Montrésor
Thanks to its quaint medieval streets, charming château and idyllic walk along the River Indrois, it's not surprising Montrésor has been named one of les plus beaux villages de France.
Loire Valley: The château and gardens at Chaumont-sur-Loire
Possibly my favourite château in the Loire. It may not have the architecural flourishes of Chenonceau or Chambord, but it's a delightfully charming affair surrounded by acres of stunning gardens.
Loire Valley: Château de Chambord
The biggest and grandest château in the Loire Valley is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, boasting 440 rooms and an ingenious double helix staircase.
Loire Valley: Château de Chenonceau
Thanks to its distinctive arched bridges spanning the River Cher, Chenonceau is the prettiest, most fairytale-like of the châteaux of the Loire.
Ely Cathedral: An architectural marvel in the Fens
Boasting one of the most spectacular towers in England, this medieval marvel in Cambridgeshire has to be seen to be believed.
London: Discovering the unique charms of Dennis Severs’s House and the Barbican estate
From a Brutalist architectural gem to a theatrical ode to a fictional Huguenot family, these are some of London's more unusual sights.
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.
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).
Little Old World 