One of many beautiful green spaces in this city of surprises. Great place for a walk, game of frisby or just to sit and watch the world go by. In the summer they run 'Bard in the Botanics' so you can waste away an entire evening in the company of some of theatre's greatest characters.

For all those who think Glasgow is a grey, dull and depressing excuse for a city - be prepared to have your socks very pleasantly knocked off.

In the West End, at the top of Byres Road.

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Every town we visited on the island seemed to have an abundance of beautiful public gardens. The best ones are probably the ones you stumble on by accident just by walking around, but make the effort to find Giardino Garibaldi (complete with a bust of the man himself) when in Palermo - the incredible visible roots on the fig trees are worth going in search of.

If you find yourself in Taormina (which is where most tourists end up) make sure you find the wandering road down to Giardino Pubblico (the public park). As well as stunning flowers and great views out over the sea and Etna, you'll also find many little brick follies round each and every corner, and various bits of war paraphenalia, including a mini-submarine. Bizarre, and fascinating.

Giardino Garibaldi is on Piazza Marina, just off Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Palermo and Giardino Pubblico is on Via Bagnoli Croce, Taormina.

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