Boasting incredible wildlife, friendly people and some of the best food I've ever eaten, tropical Malaysia is an unforgettable part of the world.
Malaysia: Borneo and the Malay Peninsula
Madrid: Museo Cerralbo
Jaw-dropping, spectacular and unforgettable, this delightful 19th century treasure-filled mansion-turned-museum has to be seen to be believed.
Madrid: Museo de Historia de Madrid and Museo Arqueológico Nacional
Learn more about the city's history at the Museum of the History of Madrid and delve into the country's past at the National Archaeology Museum.
Madrid: Museo Lázaro Galdiano and the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
A visit to two excellent art museums – the wonderfully intimate Museo Lázaro Galdiano in Madrid's Salamanca district and the world-class Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Aranjuez: Royal Palace and Gardens
Some 45 minutes south of Madrid, you'll find the city of Aranjuez, home to the spectacular royal summer palace and its extensive gardens.
Madrid: Palacio Real and Catedral de la Almudena
Lavish, ornate and sumptuous, Madrid's royal palace is the largest palace in Western Europe. The adjacent Almudena Cathedral is a simpler, more modest affair.
Madrid
Sophisticated, elegant and walkable, the Spanish capital may lack a big, showstopping attraction. But it more than makes up for it with world-class museums, breathtaking palaces and outstanding food.
Krakow: Old Town
Centred around Rynek Glówny (Kraków's Main Market Square), the city's Old Town boasts grand architecture, striking churches and fabulous museums.
Kraków: Wawel Hill and Okól
Perched on a limestone crag above the Vistula River, Kraków's fortified royal centre is home to an impressive castle, a showstopping cathedral and archaeological remains.
Porto travel guide
Hip, friendly Porto is a foodie's paradise boasting pretty tile-clad buildings, superb cafés and restaurants, and a plethora of interesting sights.
Kraków: Kazimierz
Kraków's historic Jewish quarter is a bustling hive of hip bars, cafés, restaurants and shops, nestled among old synagogues, notable churches and informative museums.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Deep beneath the otherwise ordinary Polish town of Wieliczka, you'll find a showstopping subterranean spectacle of tunnels, chapels, lakes and sculptures, where almost everything is made from salt.
Little Old World 