Thanks to delightful pastries, perfectly-cooked fish and some unusual, gastronomic dishes, I ate very well in Iceland.
Reykjavik: A few foodie finds
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.
London: The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection
This major free exhibition at the Wellcome Collection explores the concepts of beauty through the ages and across cultures in the context of gender, race, age, health and status.
Victoria Falls
One of the great natural wonders of the world, the mighty Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya is a powerful, awe-inducing sight.
Venice: San Marco
No trip to Venice would be complete without a visit to its most famous square, the Piazza San Marco, and the iconic sites that surround it, the Basilica di San Marco, the Palazzo Ducale and the Campanile.
London: The Wallace Collection
Hidden among the grand squares and mansions of Marylebone, you'll find one of the best collections of art, porcelain and furnishings in London.
Roscoff
The picturesque port of Roscoff, on Brittany's northern coast, boasts elegant grey stone buildings, a lovely and unusual church, and a charming high street.
Carreg Cennen Castle
Perched atop a tall limestone crag on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog in Carmarthenshire, Carreg Cennen Castle is an impressive, unforgettable sight.
A gastronomic guide to Porto
When I think of Porto, I think of sardines, pastries, the francesinha sandwich and lots of port. Here's a guide to some of the best cafés, bars and restaurants I visited...
Paris: Angelina
This grand tea house on the Rue de Rivoli is a Parisian institution. Established in 1903, it's renowned for its rich hot chocolate and its signature dessert, the Mont Blanc.
Tintern Abbey
Surrounded by steep forest-covered hills, this picturesque abbey on the banks of the River Wye in Monmouthshire has inspired artists and writers for centuries.
London walks: Hampstead Heath and Kenwood House
One of my favourite London walks, this circular stroll takes you across the wilds of Hampstead Heath from the overground station to pretty Kenwood House and back.
Little Old World 