Category Places to visit

X Scream, Rhondda Heritage Park

Have you ever wondered how you’d cope in a scary movie? You can find out with a visit to X Scream at the Rhondda Heritage Park.

Oakwood Theme Park

Oakwood Theme Park

Choosing to experience things that scare you might seem like a crazy idea. But that’s the whole premise of theme parks and in that particular case, it’s all part of the thrill. For many, theme parks are something that you tend to leave behind or forget about as you get older and life gets a […]

Porthcawl Wales

Picturesque Porthcawl

As I’m getting older, I’m appreciating more of the wonderful places we have available to us right on our doorstep in Wales. One of my favourite places to visit in South Wales is Porthcawl. It’s a seaside town near Bridgend county that is particularly popular on bank holidays or sunny weekends, even though those are […]

Parc Penallta

Parc Penallta with a puppy

I’m always keen to explore the parks and national treasures that we have here in Wales. I think that we’re pretty lucky to have so many beautiful places to visit, with some just on our doorstep and this should be taken advantage of. These places have proved particularly useful this year as we now have […]

Clydach Lakes Rhonnda

Sunday strolls

As mentioned in a previous blog, I absolutely love getting outside to go for a walk and today, we had the perfect weather for it. In the fresh autumn air, it wasn’t too cool but was a beautiful day so I was very keen to get outside. One of the places that I’ve really wanted […]

Pen Pych Rhondda

Walking in Wales

Going for a walk is literally one of my favourite things to do in the world. And it’s often overlooked as a way to get some exercise in or in an attempt to get fit. But actually, walking is really good for your body and is pretty good for your mental health too. Regular walks […]

My 20th in West Wales

So last week was my twentieth birthday. It’s so scary being out of your teens and I so don’t like it yet! But as a present for my birthday, my family paid for a trip to West Wales for me. I haven’t been before and West Wales just screamed castles and beaches, both of which […]