Wales

Kinky Cardiff: 5 exciting things to do in the Welsh capital

Cardiff is known for the castle that’s open to the audience, the glamorous waterfront of Cardiff Bay, the Millennium Music Hall, its two univers

Wales Travel

Wales is part of the United Kingdom and as such they speak the Queen’s English. Sort of. The other official language is of course Welsh. It goes to follow that you’ll be paying for your pints in Pound Sterling, if you please.They do lay claim to one of the coolest national flags, white and green with a red dragon. The Welsh also have more castles than you can shake a stick at.Sports fans might enjoy a rugby match or maybe some soccer. You might recognise the teams Cardiff City and Swansea.Wales is famous or infamous, depending on your point of view for exporting loads of coal and the son of one particular coal miner, Tom Jones. Mutton dressed as lamb? Welsh cooking favours the woolly beasts due to their large numbers and lamb stew is a favourite dish.There is a huge coastline that supports virtually every type of water sports from surfing and sailing to white water rafting down the rivers. Coasteering is a Welsh invention that involves cliff jumping into the water along the coast.You don’t have to get wet to have fun though, try mountain climbing, horse riding, hiking and some wicked mountain bike tracks. Of course, golf courses are in abundance with the tradition running back many, many moons.Adrenaline junkies are not left out with hang gliding, abseiling and other activities to taunt the grim reaper.