Cool, laid-back and friendly, the hilly Portuguese capital is home to fantastic food, beautiful buildings and delightful views.
Lisbon
London: Afternoon tea at Bea’s of Bloomsbury
Great food, friendly staff and low prices made the now-closed Bea's of Bloomsbury an excellent spot for afternoon tea.
Costa Rica travel guide
If you're looking for adventure, wildlife and diverse habitats, look no further than Costa Rica, also known as the happiest place on Earth.
Llandudno
The Victorian seaside town on the north Wales coast may be a little frayed in parts, but it's still an attractive and appealing place.
Sarlat-la-Canéda
This pretty town in the Dordogne features a maze of cobbled streets and an abundance of picturesque medieval and Renaissance buildings.
Monpazier
This utterly delightful bastide town south of the Dordogne more than lives up to its billing as one of France's most beautiful villages.
Dordogne
With its lush green forests, picturesque medieval architecture and gourmet food, the Dordogne is one of my favourite French regions.
Bath
Famed for its Roman Baths, Georgian pump room and gorgeous Regency architecture, Bath is a compact, picture-perfect city.
Lisbon travel guide
Historic sites, interesting museums, spectacular day trips and mouthwatering food – Portugal's cool, laid-back capital has it all.
Vietnamese food
The Vietnamese love to wrap their food. Think tasty and healthy spring rolls, summer rolls, pancakes wrapped in lettuce, fish wrapped in banana leaves...
Halong Bay
Dotted with some 2,000 oddly shaped limestone rocks, the iconic, picturesque bay doesn't disappoint in person.
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.
Little Old World 