Lo is a small market town in Flanders, Belgium. It is steeped in history thanks to its connection with the Roman Julius Caesar and it’s medieval abbey. Many traces of the story of Lo remain today. It is home to a surprising National Monument of Belgium. It’s ideally located for […]
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Pen y Ball is a small hilltop hamlet in Flintshire, North Wales. Although it is only around a couple of miles distant from the sea level Dee estuary, it is surprisingly high. Especially in winter. Sitting on the edge of Halkyn Mountain, there is a surprising amount of industrial […]
In 1925, the architect Sir Clough Williams Ellis bought the estate of Aber La in North Wales. He started creating a home for fallen buildings. A place brim full of statues, corbels and whimsical features. Join me today as we discover the secrets of Portmeirion. Useful Information Location LL48 6ET […]
I went to Rhyl, so that you don’t have to, and I was surprised! Rhyl has often been described as the worst seaside town in Wales and even in Britain! Apparently, it is a place with no history, no culture, nothing to do and the busiest road is always the […]
There is more to Prestatyn than caravan sites and shops! Here, we discover 10 best kept secrets of Prestatyn. Prestatyn is a seaside resort town on the North Wales coast, in the county of Denbighshire. Barkby Beach marks the start of the Gronant Sand Dunes which is an SSSI. Prestatyn […]
There is more to Conwy than just the castle! I’ve perhaps discovered the best kept secrets of Conwy! Conwy Castle, built by Edward I as part of his “iron ring” is world famous thanks to it’s UNESCO listing. However, did you know that the listing includes the fortified town walls? […]
Llandudno. A well known Victorian seaside resort in North Wales. But, how well do you know Llandudno? Are you familiar with the tramway? – What about the other tramway?? Are you familiar with the pier? – What about the other piers? Are you familiar with the pebble covered beach? – […]
Bagillt is a village on the A548 coast road, in Flintshire, North Wales. It has a surprising wealth of history. Dafydd ap Llewellyn was born at Hen Blas Castle. He reigned as Prince of Wales from 1240. Like much of the River Dee estuary, Bagillt has a lot of industrial […]