Hip, friendly Porto is a foodie's paradise boasting pretty tile-clad buildings, superb cafés and restaurants, and a plethora of interesting sights.
Porto travel guide
Vila Nova de Gaia: Taylor’s port house
I couldn't go to Porto without visiting one of the many port houses that dot the hillside of neighbouring Vila Nova de Gaia, so I took a tour of Taylor's, one of the oldest port merchants in the region.
Madiran
A road trip around the vineyards of this Gascon town, known for its full-bodied, robust red wines and a lesser known white, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.
Monteverde: El Trapiche coffee tour
This family-run farm runs two-hour guided tours showing visitors how they grow and produce coffee, chocolate and sugar cane.
Costa Rica: Top tips
If you're planning a trip to Costa Rica, here are some of my top tips to help you make the most of your visit.
Lisbon travel guide
Historic sites, interesting museums, spectacular day trips and mouthwatering food – Portugal's cool, laid-back capital has it all.
Hanoi: Street food
A delicious food tour through the streets and train tracks of Hanoi featuring banh cuon, an outdoor barbecue, Vietnamese coffee and more.
Route du Vin
Snaking its way through the Alsatian countryside in the shadow of the Vosges mountains, the Route du Vin is so-called because of the many vineyards in the area.
Alsace
Having repeatedly changed hands over the centuries, this charming part of France is an intriguing mix of French and German culture.
Japan: Food
Takoyaki, chocolate and melon bread, and wasabi ice cream are just some of the weird and wonderful foods I tried during my most recent trip to Japan.
London: The Ginstitute
The Ginstitute experience at The Portobello Star in Notting Hill is a three-hour workshop all about gin: an hour-long history lesson and a gin making tutorial.
How to make the perfect mojito
Cuba is the home of the mojito and while in Havana I made sure to have a lesson in how to make them. This is my guide to making the perfect cheat's mojito.
Little Old World 