A cultural behemoth home to 50 museums and delightful architecture, this historic Swiss city is also the resting place of the humanist and scholar Erasmus.
Basel
Winchester
The ancient English capital is steeped in history and oh so very pretty, boasting quaint, charming buildings, lots to do and oodles of great food.
Kyoto
Thanks to its imperial palaces, picturesque temples, traditional tea houses and scenic gardens, the old Japanese capital is not to be missed.
Forth Bridges
On a boat trip along the Firth of Forth, I sailed under the two Forth Bridges (one for rail and one for road), both magnificent feats of engineering.
Rosslyn Chapel
Featuring intricate stone carvings and mysterious symbols, this medieval chapel, which was made famous by The Da Vinci Code, makes for a fascinating day trip from Edinburgh.
Little Old World 