Soft light and sea breezes: spring moments in Corfu, Greece.
Savouring the rich sweetness of dates with a steaming cup of tea at the Al Bustan Palace – Ritz-Carlton, Muscat, Oman.
In the elegant salon of the Excelsior Hotel, Naples, Italy, surrounded by the subtle glamour and historic grandeur of the city.
Just before entering Dolmabahçe Palace, in the Beşiktaş district on the European shore of the Bosporus in Istanbul.
Resting in the courtyard of the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta, Malta, a symbol of Malta’s storied heritage and sovereign history.
Standing on the steps of the Benaki Museum in Athens, a cornerstone of Greece’s cultural heritage.
Cruising across the Rhine Valley, Germany, amid timeless vineyards, medieval towns, and soft early autumn light.
Enjoying summer in a gracious seaside villa on a Greek island.
Giving a lecture on India, the country of wonders that has deeply touched me.
Wandering through the extraordinary site of Ancient Patara in Lycia, Turkey.
Afternoon tea on the elegant terrace of Reid’s Palace, Madeira, Portugal, with its breathtaking views and timeless charm.
Early spring in the medieval village of Èze, perched over 400 metres above sea level, with a fairy-tale view of the French Riviera.
Exploring the fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou, set along the ancient caravan route between the Sahara Desert and Marrakesh, Morocco.
Early June, amid the beautiful gardens of the Château de Germolles in Burgundy.
An early summer visit to the Royal City of Loches in the Loire Valley, a landmark of French history and one of the best-preserved medieval towns in France.
A pre-Christmas lunch at the Hellenic Riding Club of Athens, Greece, filled with festive sparkle and quiet sophistication.
A rainy day in Heidelberg, Germany, with mist curling around the ancient castle, looming softly above the quiet charm of the historic town.
Cherished moments with two Indian ladies amidst the timeless aura of Fatehpur Sikri, Rajasthan, India.
Embracing a bright summer on the tiny island of Kastellorizo in the Dodecanese, the easternmost Greek isle at the edge of the Mediterranean, just a stone’s throw from the Turkish coast.
An elegant spring garden party in Athens, Greece.
Joyful moments at the Café de Paris in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
Standing on the Accademia Bridge above the Grand Canal in Venice, the magical city that seems to float on the waters.
A delightful, sun-kissed weekend in Santorini, Grecce.
A sun-drenched, delightful summer on the island of Tinos, Cyclades, Greece.
Admiring the majestic Plaza de España in Seville on a golden autumn afternoon, Andalucia, Spain.
At Casa Mateus, widely regarded as a masterpiece of Portuguese Baroque, in the Douro Valley, northern Portugal.
When I speak about Greece in my lectures, my words are always tinged with emotion — inspired by its beautiful coasts, crystal-clear waters, and, above all, its ancient civilisation.
At the Burj Al Arab, the iconic jewel of Dubai’s skyline, United Arab Emirates.
Greece’s gift to the world lies in its islands, where moving from one to another is as effortless as choosing a tempting appetiser from a menu.
Perched nearly 3,000 metres above sea level, Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest Monastery looks as though it has stepped out of a fantasy novel and is one of the Himalayas’ most revered pilgrimage sites.