Travel Tales: Gardens of the world (series 2)

In a new series of Travel Tales: Gardens of the World, we transport you to unique spaces bursting with botanical diversity, from historical Mediterranean gardens to arid climes, a green city, sub-tropical havens, and much more.

Travel the globe with Travel Tales and discover fascinating plants and green spaces – their histories and what it’s like to visit them.

• Discover Monty Don's favourite gardens in the world
• Unmissable gardens around the world

Travel Tale - The Dolomite Mountains, Italy, with Catherine Mansley

Flowers, fresh air, and a chocolate fountain. What could be better on a family holiday in the Dolomites?

Travel Tale - Nantes, France, with Claire Vennis

If history, culture, art, and nature are top of your list when travelling then head to the city of Nantes on the banks of the Loire River in Western France.

Travel Tale - Philadelphia, USA, with Kay Maguire

Discover America's Garden Capital of Philadelphia with it's rich garden landscape.

Travel Tale - South Africa, with Emma Crawforth

From the edge of the desert to its neatly ordered vineyards, South Africa is a plant-lover’s dream.

Travel Tale - Sicily, Italy, with Adam Duxbury

Green, fertile and picturesque, Sicily offers olive groves and orchards full of citrus, fruits, nuts, and peaches; the gardens reflect the island's diverse cultural heritage.

Travel Tale - Morocco, North Africa, with Sonya Patel Ellis

If you want to combine a sunshine break with a visit to some of the world's most beautiful gardens: Morocco has it all.

Travel Tale - Nevada, USA, with Kevin Smith

Breathtaking state parks, landscapes, and scenery greet you in the American state of Nevada.