Founded on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in the 12th century, Morocco's grand, elegant and historic capital is a delightful city.
Rabat: Exploring Morocco’s elegant and historic capital city
Loire Valley: The château and gardens at Chaumont-sur-Loire
Possibly my favourite château in the Loire. It may not have the architecural flourishes of Chenonceau or Chambord, but it's a delightfully charming affair surrounded by acres of stunning gardens.
Anglesey Abbey, gardens and Lode Mill
Boasting a monastery-turned-stately home, 114 acres of gardens and a working mill, this National Trust estate in Cambridgeshire makes for a fab day out.
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.
Stourhead: A beautiful stately home and gardens in Wiltshire
This magnificent, National-Trust run stately home in Wiltshire boasts one of the prettiest and most idyllic landscape gardens in England.
Dyffryn Gardens: Summer 2024
Bees, butterflies and colourful blooms marked my annual summer visit to these National Trust-run gardens just outside Cardiff.
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: Parque del Retiro, Real Jardín Botánico and the Prado museum
Madrid's central Jerónimos district is home to a trio of top sights – the elegant Parque del Retiro, the tranquil Real Jardín Botánico and the world-class Prado museum.
Portmeirion
Colourful, quirky Portmeirion is a place like no other. The Baroque village is a slice of the Italian Riviera, set amid the picturesque Dwyryd Estuary in the shadows of Eryri National Park.
Llanerchaeron
Nestled in a secluded part of the Aeron Valley in Ceredigion, you'll find Llanerchaeron, a charming country estate that's home to an early Palladian villa by John Nash.
Porto: Casa de Serralves and the Forte de São Francisco Xavier
Thanks to a contemporary art gallery and a 17th century fort on the Atlantic coast, it's worth venturing beyond the centre of Porto to explore the city's other sights.
Dyffryn Gardens 2022
Vivid floral displays of yellow, orange, purple and red marked this year's visit to Dyffryn Gardens.
Little Old World 