Founded on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in the 12th century, Morocco's grand, elegant and historic capital is a delightful city.
A memorable meal at Gorse: Cardiff’s only Michelin-starred restaurant
Situated in the city's trendy Pontcanna district, Gorse was awarded a prestigious Michelin star just eight months after opening.
Madrid travel guide
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.
South Wales walks: Cardiff Bay trail
One of my favourite local walks, the Cardiff Bay trail is a 10km circular walk around the city's waterfront that takes in many of Cardiff's most notable landmarks.
Cardiff restaurants: Hiraeth review
A birthday treat – an exceptional eight-course tasting menu at one of Cardiff's top restaurants.
Cardiff: Discover fairy tale Castell Coch and Fforest Fawr
Nestled amid thick forest on a hilltop overlooking Cardiff you'll find the fairy tale-like Castell Coch, a Victorian folly built by one of the world's then-richest men.
Reykjavik: The Perlan Institute and other museums
Whether you love a spot of art, history, nature or culture, you're bound to find a museum for you in Reykjavik.
Reykjavik: A few foodie finds
Thanks to delightful pastries, perfectly-cooked fish and some unusual, gastronomic dishes, I ate very well in Iceland.
Reykjavik: A walking tour around the city centre
The most northerly capital in the world, Iceland's biggest city is small, compact and friendly, and can easily be explored on foot.
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 walks: Little Venice to Regent’s Park along the Regent’s Canal
A short walk along my favourite stretch of the Regent's Canal, passing picturesque Little Venice, a series of grand Regency-style villas and a few London Zoo enclosures.
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.