Located across the Thames from the Houses of Parliament, the Museum of Garden History is housed in the restored medieval church of St Mary-at-Lambeth. This permanent exhibition, the world's first museum devoted to the history of gardens. Inside the church, the museum exhibits are arranged by themes, including 'Elements of Design', 'Carter's Tested Seeds' and 'Children and Gardening'.

King Township, minutes north of Toronto opens it's doors to estate gardens twice a year. King has won the Communities in Bloom: Five Blooms Award in 2006 and 2004 (Top Honors); Four Blooms - Natural and Cultural Heritage Conservation Award in 2005. Have a quick look at the marvellous gardens and flowers.

The Dominican Republic is the number one producer of cigars. We thought it was essential to see how these amazing objects are made, so we got hooked up with the Dominican Institute of Tobacco. The guys at the institute took us though the entire process, from growing to harvest to drying and rolling. This will certainly open your eyes as to how these bad boys are made.