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  1. angustrott5 avatar

    Re: Where to stay in Swansea

    by angustrott5 28 May 2012

    Hi, Swansea bay is the fantastic place to visit in South Wales, for Accommodation in Swansea And other places nearby this you can easily…

  2. Tretower avatar

    RE: A warning to travellers

    by Tretower 24 May 2012

    Tried going in private in this country? Different experience! When my wife had private health care via work, she was diagnosed with an…

  3. chrisb123 avatar

    Festival Buddies for Dimensions Music Festival, Fort Punta Christo (Pula),

    by chrisb123 15 May 2012

    Anna, 19, from South Wales. Can be a bit wild, Looking for female travel buddies who want to go to Dimensions 2012 Music Festival in…

  4. Tretower avatar

    RE: Exeter to Worcester

    by Tretower 26 April 2012

    #10 Sounds like a plan, north Devon has its attractions, though once you gone past Watchet or Minehead you might as well get on the M5…

  5. annemariet avatar

    RE: Need help with 10 day Spain Schedule

    by annemariet 24 April 2012

    Rhonda is in South Wales :-)

  6. Fwoggie avatar

    RE: Two Weeks in the United Kingdom - itinerary assistance, must sees, etc!

    by Fwoggie 22 April 2012

    I'd start with a guidebook (seriously), to start nailing ideas. Lonelyplanet's has suggested itineraries in the introductory section.…

  7. cariadlondon avatar

    RE: Where to stay in South Wales

    by cariadlondon 16 April 2012

    Tenby is highly over rated I feel. Few interesting shops, just full of pubs and pound shops. The beaches are glorious and the quayside…

  8. Nice_But__ avatar

    RE: Where to stay in South Wales

    by Nice_But__ 05 April 2012

    I'd also say Gower. Try a cheap place near Pennard.

  9. Tretower avatar

    RE: Where to stay in South Wales

    by Tretower 02 April 2012

    Before you right off Tenby, bear in mind that out of season it is not too bad. AS a base Tenby is not too bad and has a fantastic stretch…

  10. thematis avatar

    Re: Where to stay in South Wales

    by thematis 02 April 2012

    Narberth in Pembrokeshire is a very pretty market town with a good choice of accommodation, also Newcastle Emlyn in Carmarthenshire. A…

  11. ae123456 avatar

    RE: Where to stay in South Wales

    by ae123456 02 April 2012

    You are not far from the Gower Peninsula, very pretty. Also the waterfalls district of Ystradfellte is fairly close. http://en.wikipe…

  12. Grimfango avatar

    Where to stay in South Wales

    by Grimfango 01 April 2012

    Hello! I'm visiting Llansteffan for a Wedding in May and plan on having a few days somewhere in South Wales with my partner after since…

  13. homrsickalien avatar

    RE: Travelling in Wales/England

    by homrsickalien 15 March 2012

    hi, I live in wales, in the north east. Places to go in the north east: use buses mainly and/or trains - these are quite frequent. …

  14. Miconew avatar

    Re: Day Trips in Ireland

    by Miconew 09 March 2012

    What you have in mind will require a hire car. If you are travelling from the South West of England (e.g. Glastonbury/Bath) then your…

  15. tony0001 avatar

    RE: GPS (or Vindication of the Luddites, part 2)

    by tony0001 03 February 2012

    +Who would trust the GPS when they could see a sheer drop in front of them or blindly let it lead them to South Wales when they knew the…

  16. kingcnut avatar

    RE: GPS (or Vindication of the Luddites, part 2)

    by kingcnut 03 February 2012

    Who would trust the GPS when they could see a sheer drop in front of them or blindly let it lead them to South Wales when they knew the…

  17. Magdalen606 avatar

    RE: What are good short trips to take while visiting London?

    by Magdalen606 26 January 2012

    Your plan sounds good - 4 days in London is a nice length of time to get a feel for the place, then 4 days is a nice length of time for…

  18. kingcnut avatar

    RE: slightly used trebuchet

    by kingcnut 05 January 2012

    Interesting. I knew some people a little while ago who had one they no longer needed. Wonder if it's the same one? It cost a small fortune…

  19. welshman1 avatar

    UK TEFL Course for teaching in South America

    by welshman1 27 October 2011

    Just finished University-Now based in South Wales - Looking to teach English in South/Central America sometime next year - Need to choose…

  20. battybilly avatar

    RE: jobs in cardiff

    by battybilly 16 September 2011

    Cities and towns such as Cardiff, Swansea, newport and Chepstow are among the best places in The South of Wales for employment. Much…

  21. Rod_B avatar

    RE: Paying for a local guide - when to pay

    by Rod_B 15 July 2011

    Hi music nomad, I wasn't going to bother to answer this one but as you have, so will I. #8 seems to think that all…

  22. Voyager_2002 avatar

    RE: UK itinerary- coach vs train

    by Voyager_2002 05 July 2011

    Claire: your itinerary is realistic and if you are happy with a highly planned trip then don't fall victim to your second thoughts now.…

  23. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: Where to go i southern Wales

    by Bassalegboy 03 July 2011

    Any of the towns that skirt the coalfield are historic and generally quite attractive; Chepstow, Monmouth, Abergavenny, Brecon, etc …

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    RE: Where to go i southern Wales

    by battybilly 02 July 2011

    Brecon Beacons.... Stunning - and right en-route.

  25. SilverMaple avatar

    RE: Where to go i southern Wales

    by SilverMaple 02 July 2011

    I liked Tenby. It's a very quaint, traditional seaside resort, which feels different from any others in UK. If you've a car, nearby in…

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