Nestled in a secluded part of the Aeron Valley in Ceredigion, you'll find Llanerchaeron, a charming country estate that's home to an early Palladian villa by John Nash.
Llanerchaeron
Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia: Sé Catedral and Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Of all the incredible ecclesiastical buildings we saw in Porto, two stood out – the Sé Catedral do Porto and the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Porto: Churches, bridges and bookshops
From a bookshop that wouldn't be out of place in Diagon Alley to a criss-crossed steel bridge and azulejos-clad churches, Porto is teeming with interesting sights.
Cheltenham
Ambling around Cheltenham, you could be forgiven for thinking you'd stepped into a Jane Austen novel, for this Gloucestershire town is billed as the "most complete Regency town in the UK".
Plas Newydd House and Garden
This elegant stately home overlooking the Menai Strait boasts red squirrels in the grounds and superb views of Eryri National Park.
Ham House and Garden
This stately home on the banks of the Thames, just south of Richmond, is a grand affair and is unusual in that much of its furnishings and decor date back to the 17th century.
Paris: Basilica of Saint-Denis
This magnificent basilica is the resting place of most French kings and queens. Louis XIV, Catherine de Medici and Marie Antoinette are among the royals buried here.
Paris: Fondation Louis Vuitton
Situated in the Bois de Boulogne, this Frank Gehry-designed museum is a sight to behold. The art gallery and cultural centre resembles an enormous ship made of glass and concrete, and boasts 12 glass sails.
Paris: Musée de l’Orangerie
This small museum on the edge of the Jardin des Tuileries is home to eight of the most impressive of Claude Monet's series of Nymphéas (or Water Lillies) paintings.
Paris: Ile de la Cité
Paris's historic centre is home to Point Zero, the point from which all distances in France are measured, as well as Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle and the Palais de Justice.
Cuba travel guide
Travelling around this Caribbean island famous for its rum, classic cars, salsa music and cigars can often feel like you've stepped back in time to a bygone era.
Bordeaux
This handsome French city on the banks of the Garonne is steeped in history, boasts elegant architecture and has a rich culinary heritage.
Little Old World 