Wales's most southerly point, the wild, isolated island of Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and boasts a long and varied history.
Cardiff: Flat Holm
Coulon
One of the most beautiful villages in France, the tree-lined canals of the Green Venice are renowned for their charm and idyllic beauty.
Mekong Delta
The laid-back Mekong Delta is an expansive network of water famous for its floating markets and traditional way of life.
Hoi An
Exploring the pretty, ancient trading port of Hoi An that embodies traditional Vietnamese culture and nearby Cua Dai Beach on the South China Sea.
Halong Bay
Dotted with some 2,000 oddly shaped limestone rocks, the iconic, picturesque bay doesn't disappoint in person.
Matsushima
This pretty, coastal town sits on the edge of a bay dotted with 250 small islands. It's one of the nihon sankei, that is, one of the three most scenic places in Japan.
Sailing on the Blackwater Estuary
A relaxing afternoon sailing on a wooden barge along Essex's wild and windswept Blackwater Estuary.
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.
Inchcolm Island
This small, idyllic island in the middle of the Firth of Forth is home to a medieval abbey, tunnels from the First World War, and lots and lots of seagulls.
Little Old World 