One-week Borders and Wales by train itinerary
Explore the Borders and Wales by train on this one-week itinerary, which features the best of the region – from castles and cable cars to …
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12 unusual travel experiences in Wales’ sacred spots
Explore a new side to Wales with a trip which combines its beautiful churches with stunning natural landscapes and a wealth of local charm and …
Exploring the Wye Valley: In the footsteps of Gilpin’s Wye Tour
250 years ago, William Gilpin wrote Britain’s first travel guidebook. But it wasn’t dedicated to London or another major city. Instead it was the Wye …
Britain by train: Five great one-week UK rail trip routes
I love a good train trip and have travelled by rail across Europe and beyond. But there are plenty of fantastic rail adventures close to …
10 Great British weekend break ideas
Although I love travelling the world, there’s no place like home, and try to get out and explore as much of my own country as …
A legendary South Wales road trip itinerary
South Wales was where I spend my first holidays – long beach days of sandcastle-building, rock-pooling and ice-cream eating. But this part of Wales isn’t …
A festive foodie break at The Angel, Abergavenny
In South Wales, close to the English border, there’s a small town that’s become a big hit with food lovers. Abergavenny hosts Wales’ biggest food …
Snowdonia road trip – is this Wales’ most scenic drive?
As Wales’ first National Park and the third most popular National Park in Britain, Snowdonia is something special. It stretches over 827 square miles of …
A North Wales country weekend at The Larder at Wern Manor
I have to admit a weakness for those property renovation TV show like Homes Under the Hammer, where people buy up old houses and do …
Wales’ Ffestiniog Railway: A journey back through time
If you like a scenic train ride, then you’ll be in heaven in North Wales. The region has something like 14 different heritage railways – …