My favourite places have to be either Norway or New Zealand - in particular the South Island - they have to be seen to be believed.
Second to that would be Italy - but that's more for the food than the scenery.

Now I'm saving up for somewhere I've been meaning to go for years -Iceland.

I'm still spinning from my round the world trip - here are some of the best photos from it. I sent a lot of mumbling emails home whilst I was Out There. Jonathan has, rather helpfully, collated and edited them into something readble. You can find them here at his Travel Insights website.

Here are some places to visit before you visit some places:

• Good info on lots of countries on excite.
• Pick up useful tips and book-updates at the lonely planet.
• STA were calm and efficient in the face of my disorganised pre-travel panic.
• If you're thinking about long-term travel or RoundTheWorld then read the RTW FAQ.
• Waiting for that 5am flight? Read about sleeping in airports.
• Looking for veggie eating on your travels? Try Happycow.