Tag Archives: Wales
Quirky Event of the Week – Race the Train
Think you run fast? How about racing a train? On 21st of August, runners gather in the town of Tywyn on the west coast of Wales to try to beat the train to the finish line. The race is 23 … Continue reading
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Travel Guide for Families – Wales
Wales is the land of castles and has everything from energetic cities to breath-taking scenery’s. This country has a lot to offer that will make your visit a memorable family experience. Here are a couple of our recommendations for families … Continue reading
South Wales – a hidden treasure
Since I have lived in Swansea for almost a year as an exchange student I would like to strike a blow for this coastal city and its surroundings on the beautiful South West Wales coast. Swansea is the hometown of … Continue reading
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King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Mid Wales
Almost every part of Great Britain will claim the right to the famous King Arthur and his knights. And no wonder, it is a fantastic story and a great piece of British history. In Corris near Machynlleth and Dolgellav in Mid Wales, … Continue reading
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Thomas Hindersson goes to Wales, part IV
Swedish radio host Thomas Hindersson continues his journey through Wales. During his last day he travels by train on the Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway and manages to find a local girl to pronounce one of the longest signpost names in the … Continue reading
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Thomas Hindersson goes to Wales, part III
Our untrained traveler and radio host Thomas Hindersson continues his journey through Wales. He has now come all the way to Snowdonia and to the village Portmeirion on the west coast. Here is yet another travel report out of the … Continue reading
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Thomas Hindersson goes to Wales, part II
Finally Thomas has arrived to what he calls “the mysterious Wales”. Follow him on his journey through green hills, wooden valleys and a people rich of history. Part II (Link to Part 1 and Part III) Johannes Karlsson & Thomas … Continue reading
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Thomas Hindersson goes to Wales, Part I
Thomas Hindersson is a popular radio host at the Swedish commercial channel “Lugna Favoriter”. He’s been video blogging for us before and this time he takes on Wales. He’s not the most experienced traveller you’ll ever now, but he adds … Continue reading
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Spring has arrived in southern Wales!
I just heard from my nephew who studies in Wales, 30 km outside Cardiff, that spring has arrived! + 12 lovely degrees, daffodils and crocus’ are popping up, birds are singing in the trees and squirrels (!) are roaming around! It’s … Continue reading
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