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Why Bodnant Gardens is a Must-See National Trust Garden in Wales

JPG — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 22:25:42 +0000

If you are in the Conwy North Wales area in the spring, lucky you! Make sure you swing by the National Trust property, Bodnant Gardens to catch its famous Laburnum Arch in bloom. Planted during Victorian times, the Bodnant Gardens Laburnum Arch is a golden tunnel of blossom and sunshine. Also part of the Bodnant...

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Conwy Castle in Wales (+ 10 Other Things To Do in Conwy) For Family Holidays in North Wales

Shobha — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:38:26 +0000

For a small town, you can easily visit Conwy for a weekend because there is so much to do in the area. For starters, the must-do Conwy attractions are the medieval Conwy Castle in Wales, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Conwy Town Walls. Among the other things to do in Conwy itself include...

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Portmeirion Village: The Italianate Resort Not To Miss in Portmeirion Wales

Shobha — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 17:11:57 +0000

Stepping into Portmeirion in Wales was like crossing the border into a fantasyland. Impossibly pretty and somewhat unreal. I knew I was still in Britain (cloudy skies, chill in the air) but the colors and architecture of Portmeiron village were the pastel-candy hues I associated with the Mediterranean (and gelato!). Of course, Portmeirion Wales had...

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A Must-Try in Cornwall: Fun Facts About The Cornish Pasty

Shobha — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:06:01 +0000

Everywhere you go in Cornwall in England, you can see a sign for the Cornish pasty. So I wasn’t surprised to hear that the Cornish pasty industry adds £65 million into Cornwall’s economy. I am a big fan of anything encased in a pastry (Indian samosas, Jamaican patties, American pie etc) so was really looking...

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Soft Adventure in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales

ny_lon@living1 — Thu, 05 May 2016 17:25:58 +0000

I heard this traditional Welsh song on the tour bus before we stepped out onto the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. We’ll keep a welcome in the hillside We’ll keep a welcome in the Vales This land you know will still be singing When you come home again to Wales. Mai Jones (1940) As...

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It’s More than All Right at Wright’s Food Emporium

ny_lon@living1 — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 19:49:42 +0000

You have to be a dedicated foodie to chase around the Welsh countryside in search of a specific restaurant as dusk gathers and the children are grumbling that they are hungry. Sure, we could have stopped at any number of pubs that were in the area but we were in search of something special. Wright’s...

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