Famke Janssen's Travelling Life - Telegraph Do you take part in any other sports on holiday? These days I tend to stick to hiking, swimming or cycling. I remember going on cycling holidays with my girlfriends, camping or staying in youth hostels in small towns south-west of Amsterdam, including Noordwijk. I am still a fan of cycling, although I now prefer to enjoy it as part of a more luxurious stay somewhere. I have a Dutch bike in New York, which has a big basket on the front for my dog to sit in. Earliest travel memory? Most of the time, my parents just aimed for a holiday with sun. We flew all over Europe visiting Portugal, Spain, Greece and England; we even went to Africa a couple of times. We had planned to go on safari on one trip, but my dad contracted malaria so we had to shorten our stay. Favourite European destinations? Istanbul (below), where I filmed Taken 2 with Liam Neeson, is absolutely beautiful. For GoldenEye, the Bond film I filmed in 1994, we shot on location in the south of France and Monaco. Surprisingly, although much of the film was set in St Petersburg, I never set foot in Russia, which was a disappointment as I really wanted to go there. The majority of the set was at Pinewood Studios, in England. Which Bond would make your ideal travel companion? I have only worked opposite Pierce Brosnan. I'm sure all the Bonds have their own charm. In my early days as a model, I travelled to Africa for a shoot. The client had chartered a small plane so it was just the pilot, the make-up artist, the stylist and me. We flew to lots of different locations, just landing wherever the stylist dictated. Along the way we met remote tribes and saw amazing wildlife. It was a beautiful experience. Learn the native language of the country you are visiting. My parents instilled this into us from an early age, and it definitely enriches your experience. Also, live in the moment when you're travelling and try not to think about the change in time zones. I find that helps with jet lag. Paris. The culture, scenery and the language are all wonderful, and because I met my boyfriend there, it holds an extra special romantic association for me. I also think it is one of the most visually stunning places in the world. L'Hôtel (below), in Paris, is definitely one of them. Oscar Wilde spent his last days there and it has a real sense of history. The hotel's bar is also one of my favourites. I also love the Canal House in Amsterdam. It's on the beautiful Keizersgracht canal, right by the Jordaan, in an area with great little shops and restaurants. There was a hotel in Mombasa, I can't remember the name of it, and my room had a view of hippos swimming. I've stayed in some wonderful places. Memorable holiday meals? A few years ago, we went to Sicily two years in a row, and we discovered some of the finest food I have had anywhere. We ate a lot of local dishes. Cole loves fish, but I'm vegan so I favour pasta and vegetable dishes. Favourite part of the US? Oklahoma. Cole is from there and I directed my first film there. We shot in and around Oklahoma City and Guthrie. The latter was a beautiful town. We filmed outside tornado season, but just before we arrived the city was hit by a major hailstorm, which had left a lot of broken windows and roofs. It is devastating to see the damage the recent tornado has done. When I first came to the US, I remember being in a hotel room in Manhattan and feeling terrified to leave it because I'd seen so many crime shows set in that city. That was when I was quite young though. I did eventually get out and explore, and in my first few years of being based there I did some road trips and visited national parks such as Yellowstone (below). My boyfriend, my dog and a beautiful setting. I don't like being in the sun, which is unfortunate, as both of them do. Ideally I need a beach that I can walk along in the evening, or fantastic scenery for hiking (with my SPF umbrella in hand). I also need lovely restaurants close by. Mostly it's about having time to catch up on reading, sleep and relaxing. Favourite airline? I like Lufthansa but I love Air France. The latter has new planes and its first class is like nothing I have ever seen. Its service is also impeccable. I had the misfortune of booking a hotel in Italy via the internet, which didn't live up to the pictures. It was lovely from one angle, but from the other it overlooked a garbage pound, which was a huge let-down. Bringing Up Bobby, directed by Famke Janssen and starring Milla Jovovich, is available on DVD, priced £15.99