10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wales

There are lots of great places to eat and see in the Welsh Capital   Wales is a fantastic holiday destination, especially for families who are looking for something to suit all ages. But it’s one that is often overlooked by keen jetsetters who dream of something more exotic. If you haven’t holidayed in Wales yet, here are 10 things that might change your mind. Cardiff was named Britain’s best city According to Mirror.co.uk , Cardiff is the best city in the UK to live in, beating London, Manchester and Liverpool to the top spot. Walking up to Castle Cennen in Brecon There are 641 castles and castle ruins in Wales If you love history or the magic of a fairy-tale like castle, you will find endless fun in Wales. With 641 castles (or ruins), you will be in awe of the country’s wonderful past anywhere you go. We often visit Caerphilly Castle Caerphilly Castle leans more than the Tower of Pisa Caerphilly Castle is the largest castle in Wales and it......

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Monday Travel Inspiration - Arisaig

A few years back I spent a few months working in the West Coast of Scotland in two different remote villages. I talked about my trip to the Isle of Eigg last week and thought I would share some photos of my time in Arisaig, a small village with around 300 people. When I was there is had one hotel which also housed the local pub, a post office and a nice cafe. The real attraction however was the stunning landscape which never failed to inspire me. I use to take long walks and see no one for 2-3 hours, may a time I across Stags and deer and found the place incredibly peaceful. It's one of those places that I hope to visit again and take the family this time. The train from Glasgow via Fort William on the West Highland line which is famous and incredible and should be on every bodies to do list as you pass by lochs, rugged landscape, mountains and hours of countryside. In fact it was voted the top rail journey in the world by readers of the travel magazine Wanderl......

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