North Wales is a land of stunning coastal scenes, brooding castles and outdoor adventures. It’s also rich in historic attractions, culture and fine local foods, yet it’s still an unsung destination. This means fewer crowds for you. To help you plan the perfect trip, here are some of the best things to do in North […]
Things to do in Conwy, Wales
Here’s a piece of advice. If you’re visiting North Wales, don’t miss Conwy, a historic walled town on the coast. Cute as a medieval button, this heritage town will surprise you with its wealth of attractions – at least it surprised me. To help you plan your trip here are the top things to do […]
Zip World Velocity Zipline, Wales – the world’s fastest zipline
Want to go faster than a speeding bullet? Zip World Penrhyn Quarry in Bethesda, Wales, takes ziplining to a new level – a heart-stopping one. The fastest zipline in the world, the Zip World Velocity Zipline sails over the quarry at speeds that can exceed 100 mph (160 km). If I can do it, so can […]
Coasteering in Snowdonia, Wales, the ultimate adventure
Looking for an action-packed excursion in Wales? Check out coasteering, a sport that follows a rocky coastline both in the water and out. It’s an energizing mix of swimming, scrambling, leaping and caving – and Wales is the birthplace of the sport. Coasteering in Snowdonia – an extreme way to sightsee I’m balanced on a […]
Conwy Castle, North Wales: why you should visit
Conwy Castle, North Wales, in the coastal town of Conwy, is an evocative attraction to visit. With a history that dates back to the 1200s, this mighty fortress is one of Edward I’s Iron Ring of Castles, and a fascinating part of the history of the British Isles. Here’s your ultimate Conwy Castle guide. […]
St Dwynwen on Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey, Wales
If you like tales of enchanted eels, thwarted love, saintly devotion and vengeance, the history of St Dwynwen on Llanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn) in north Wales might interest you. To learn more about St Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers, or if you want to visit this tiny island near Newborough Beach for yourself, read […]
Is it a mystical experience or is that the sun in my eyes?
On my last day in Wales our sparkly red bus tour stops at St. Non’s Well and I’m hell-bent on finding some potent Celtic/Catholic mysticism. Our group troops off to the spring, a small covered well said to have miraculous curative properties. Nearby are the remains of St Non’s chapel built in the 6th century. Non was the mother […]
Mystical Wales in a red glitter bus
It’s not often you make a pilgrimage in a red sparkly disco bus, but Wales is a land of novel experiences. Along with 4 other writers, our Welsh guide, Steven, and a tattooed driver named Rocky, we sailed down to St Davids, the smallest city in Wales. Really it’s a wee town, but since it has a […]
Photo tour of Wales
From bad taste to spectacular scenery … Wild ponies …. Limestone cliffs And more cliffs Signs of spring And of course, sheep Wales is a (sorry for the bad pun, but how can I not say it?) Wale of a time. And now that I”m covered in bruises […]
Wild in Wales
Signing up for an active holiday in Wales doesn’t mean just a bit of fresh air. It means scaring the beejeesus out of yourself and getting soaked in the process. Gorge walking pushed me to the limits. In fact, it pushed me over the limit. It pushed me over the rocks into a waterfall. […]
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