A look at Cardiff at Christmas, Cardiff's Winter Wonderland 2019, things to do in Cardiff at Christmas, where to stay, what to eat, winter weather and what to wear in Cardiff and Welsh Christmas traditions. I'm a Cardiff girl, and a traveller, we don't live in Cardiff these days but we love going home to Cardiff Wales at Christmas time. Enjoying Cardiff at … [Read more...]
Museum of Welsh Life St Fagans. Time Travel!
Just outside Cardiff, the little town of St Fagans is pretty and ancient enough to be a museum in its own right. A gorgeous old church and a collection of thatched cottages nestle in the unspoiled green valley. A little further along the road, a lane really, is the Museum of Welsh Life St Fagans AKA Wales National History Museum. I'd never visited until recently and … [Read more...]
Places to Visit in South Wales
There are plenty of interesting and beautiful places to visit in South Wales, I know most of them well, I grew up there. South Wales is an area with much to offer, beaches, history, culture, nightlife and breathtaking scenery being just some of them. I love the area and it's one of many I call home as a global travel blogger. Here are some highly recommended places to … [Read more...]
Best Family Hotels Cardiff : Reviews
If you've visiting Wales's capital with your family we have a selection of reviews for best family hotels in Cardiff for you. Also included are apartments, hostels and other accommodation in Cardiff to suit all budget points. All of these family hotels have rooms for at least 4 people and either a good reputation, or we have tried them personally. Other features, such as … [Read more...]
Wales Roadtrip, Pembrokeshire to Cardigan Bay
After sitting tight in Tenby for 9 days for the Ironman Wales event, we hopped in the car and headed West to explore more of Wales. Tenby, Pembrokeshire and the central South Wales coast are very familiar holiday destinations so driving further west into new parts of Wales and Ceredigion was a real pleasure and brought back memories of our big USA road trip a few years ago. … [Read more...]
Wales Ironman- He Nailed It!
I'm sure you know that September 17th was the big day, Wales Ironman 2016 and Chef absolutely nailed it! Thinking though, there's a simple message here, you can do it. Whatever dream or ambition you carry, you have the power within you to make it happen. Set a date, buy a ticket, next stop the moon. I hope you find some inspiration and enjoyment in the photos from the Wales … [Read more...]
Castell Coch Wales. The Fairy Tale Castle
Driving west of Cardiff you can't miss a stunning fairy tale castle emerging quietly from the otherwise uninterrupted forest green of the Welsh hillside. A castle with cylindrical turrets and pointed rooftops worthy of Rapunzel or Sleeping Beauty which fascinates children and parents driving by. This castle is the red castle, Castell Coch in Welsh, and is one of the most … [Read more...]
Tenby! Registering for Ironman Wales
As the candy houses of Tenby's harbour glow in the evening light and sheltered boats bob gently just as they did in my childhood, something is different. Tenby is buzzing. 2000 competitors are here for the sold-out Wales Ironman, a huge endurance event, the longest, toughest, single day race in the world in one of my favourite places. We arrived just a few hours ago after … [Read more...]
UK Cheap Family Accommodation
Welcome to our Cheap Family Accommodation UK post. We try to tell you where we stayed and what we paid on every leg of out trip to give you an idea of what bargains are out there. We cheated in the UK. We stayed with friends and family for most of our 5 week stay, but we did stay in a few hotels. Family accommodation in the UK is going to cost you, but we stayed in a few places … [Read more...]
Barry Island Wales. The Beach, Pleaure Park and Gavin and Stacey
Barry Island Wales is part of my childhood. I grew up just a few miles away and we regularly visited for beach strolls, fish and chips and Pleasure Park fun. Watching Gavin and Stacey sitting on Barry Island Beach from miles away in Australia made me homesick, so we're back, to share Barry Island with our children and with you. We'll find those Barry Island Gavin and Stacey … [Read more...]
Why Take Your Kids To The UK?
Have you ever considered taking your kids to the UK for a vacation or holiday? We think it's a great idea, the UK has lots to offer, particularly for children. Let me do what I can to convince you and talk a bit about the UK with kids. This post is intended as a guide only. It is based on raising my kids in the UK from birth to 3 and returning often through the tween and … [Read more...]