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2009 December

Christmas the Welsh way

Posted on 18/12/09, filed under Cardiff, Shopping | 4 Comments
A blend of old and new

The old, authentic victorian style shopping in Cardiff

Cardiff – A mix of old and new

If you’re looking for somewhere new to do this year’s Christmas shopping, Cardiff is the place to go. The Welsh capital has recently risen from 10th to 6th in a list of the UK’s… Continue reading

Portmeirion – the facts

Posted on 11/12/09, filed under Wales | Comments Off

Bird on Portmeirion statue

There’s nowhere like Portmeirion, a visionary architect’s extraordinary dream made real, close to the Snowdonia National Park. Here’re 5 facts about Portmeirion to whet your appetite.

1 – Usually designated “Italianate” and supposedly a copy of Portofino, Portmeirion is home to a plethora of architectural styles… Continue reading

Coasteering Style guide

Posted on 08/12/09, filed under Activities, Pembrokeshire | Comments Off
What to wear

What to wear Coasteering

Off surfing, sea kayaking or coasteering?

They’ve gone all ‘Trinny and Susanna’ over at Preseli Venture.

Not only do they offer a guide on the essential kit for activity holidays in Wales but also let us know what not to wear

Celebrating Saturnalia in Wales

Posted on 04/12/09, filed under Festivals | Comments Off

Saturnalia by Antoine-François Callet

Far be it for us to wish away the festive season but it’s worth keeping an eye on the coming decade. Llanwrtyd Wells, self-proclaimed “smallest town in Britain”, has the ideal antidote to the post-Yule slump.

Saturnalia, the Roman festival celebrating the mythical golden age of Saturn when all Men were equal… Continue reading

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