One of my favourite European capital cities, Madrid is a must for art aficionados, foodies and museum lovers. This is my mini guide to the Spanish capital.
Madrid travel guide
Kuala Lumpur: Perdana Botanical Garden, Islamic Arts Museum and the Traders Hotel SkyBar
Exploring tranquil gardens, uncovering Islamic art and sipping cocktails in a swish bar with a view: my last hours in Kuala Lumpur.
Madrid: Parque del Retiro, Real Jardín Botánico and the Prado museum
Madrid's central Jerónimos district is home to a trio of top sights – the elegant Parque del Retiro, the tranquil Real Jardín Botánico and the world-class Prado museum.
Nantes
Chic, laid-back and welcoming, this historic French city and former Breton capital has been dubbed the 'city of the dukes of Brittany'.
The National Botanic Garden of Wales
Set amid 560 acres in the Carmarthenshire countryside, you'll find 8,000 types of plants and the largest greenhouse of its kind.
London: Kew Gardens
Home to more than 50,000 species of plants from all corners of the globe, these world-famous gardens date back to the 18th century.
Little Old World 