A Short Introduction to North Wales There isn't a universal definition for North Wales. Often-times, it is assumed to be the six northern-most of the principal areas. However, there are other ...

What Is Dorothea Quarry? Slate has been a popular building material for a very long time. As a result, the slate industry is known to have existed in what is now Wales as far back as Roman times. It ...

Devil's Bridge Falls is a spectacular waterfall attraction at Devils Bridge in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains.  As beautiful and interesting as the falls was, I got the feeling that the Devil’s ...

Have You Heard of Elan Valley? Mid Wales has no shortage of sites of interest. To name an example, my wife and I paid a recent visit to Elan Valley, which is sometimes called the Welsh Lake ...

There are 389 natural lakes in the whole of Wales, with 250 in Snowdonia. The Welsh for ‘lake’ is ‘llyn’ and often referred to in this way, similar to lochs in Scotland. Though there are many lakes ...

Have You Heard of Dolbadarn Castle? Wales has a storied landscape. As a result, it should come as no surprise to learn that it is home to numerous ruins of note. One excellent example would be ...

Pilgrims have sought love on Llanddwyn Island for millennia. Inspired by the story of Saint Dwynwen, Wales’ patron saint of lovers, some may get down on one knee on Llanddwyn Beach; others may cast ...

Have you heard of Castell y Bere? The sheer length of Welsh history means that the land has plenty of sites of interest. For proof, look no further than Castell y Bere, which is a medieval castle ...

Some of the world’s most impressive ancient burial chambers - dolmens, stand in the green fields and copses of Wales. My wife and I visited some of these prehistoric sites, and each time I felt the ...

Have you heard of the Great Orme? For those who are unfamiliar, the Great Orme is a headland that can be found on Wales's north coast. It is believed that the name comes from the Old Norse orm or ...

My wife and I went to the Gambia in July after our long tour in South East Asia to spend few lazy days on sandy beach.  We've been recommended to book the tour with the Gambia Experience - the ...

North Wales is home to a wealth of hidden gems, whether you prefer a leisurely hike with time to enjoy the stunning scenery, or rather more of a challenge, the Snowdonia National Park can provide you ...

We continue walking in the footsteps of legendary Welsh wizard, mysterious mentor of King Arthur – Merlin. Another remarkable place associated with Merlin is Dinas Emrys. Dinas Emrys near ...

Most of people know the story of Merlin the Welsh wizard, as his name has been popularised over the centuries and his story has been dramatised in numerous novels, films, and television programs. ...

New Delhi is a huge, sprawling metropolis. Rich history, extreme wealth and outstanding beauty often alongside brutal poverty and filth. It was the first city of our India tour and first impression ...