Italy is my favourite place to go for an instant change of scene. Rome, Naples, Florence Sienna, Venice are all great and famous cities but the small towns are often even better. I love the Adriatic coastal towns and the heel of the boot. The ruins at Paestum south of the Amalfi coast are one of the most beautiful places on earth. I haven't been to Sicily yet but it's high on my 'to do' list.

I am longing to go to South America. Argentina in particular. But someone has got to crack the jet lag thing. I know about drinking plenty of water helps and everybody has different theories about eating/sleeping patterns etc, but, oh, for some magical cure.

*A few years' ago, while shooting a film in South Africa (Man to Man with Joseph Fiennes), I got involved with a small charity called 'Hope and Homes' that cares for the AIDS orphaned children in villages. I've never really given much in my life to charity. I'm not one of those famous faces flying round the world endorsing and emoting over catastrophes. I have promised this charity, as a patron, that I will help. I am going to keep going back and get my hands dirty and be part of their project.

Kristin Scott Thomas was nominated for a Best Actress in the Cesar Awards 2010 for her role in Leaving.