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AN OPEN DOOR: powerful & diverse essays about travel to & from Wales

June 22, 2022

Thoughtful, passionate and sensitive to both the similarities and differences of non-domestic cultures, An Open Door is a worthwhile Welsh travel book.

Category: Travel, Books, Reviews Region: Wales-Wide

“A renovation, not a restoration” – how Hay Castle became a unique, 900-year-old heritage project

May 27, 2022

Ahead of Hay Castle's grand opening to the public for the first time in 900 years, Exectutive Director Tom True gave us a look round this unique heritage project.

Category: Travel, Life, Outdoors, Features Region: Mid Wales

Wellbeing in Wales: why spring is the best time for New Year’s resolutions

March 12, 2022

The winter months can work against our wellbeing plans; spring, though, is a special time to rejuvenate and get into the swing of things.

Category: Travel, Life, Outdoors, Well-being

A walk in Wales: why Pen Y Fan is becoming a hiking (and Instagram) favourite

January 28, 2022

10Adventures' Richard Campbell explains why Pen Y Fan is one of the best walks in Wales you can do - whether you're an ambitious hiker, Insta addict... or both.

Category: Travel, Features Region: Mid Wales

Take a unique tour through north Walian history – ancient and modern – with REAL GWYNEDD

January 26, 2022

From “Roman” steps to 80s postpunk, Anhrefn's Rhys Mwyn will make you keen to explore the northwest of Wales in new travel book, Real Gwynedd.

Category: Travel, Books, Reviews Region: North Wales

TOP 10 | BEACHES TO VISIT IN WALES

July 21, 2021

Bordered by 870 miles of rugged coastal path, Wales’ extraordinary beaches are amongst the most popular attractions in the country. Wales is currently home to over 40 Blue Flag-approved beaches, with several also being recipients of additional Green Coast or Seaside Awards.

Category: Travel, Outdoors Region: Wales-Wide

TOP 10 | 2021 FESTIVALS IN WALES AND BEYOND

July 16, 2021

They said it would never happen, but this list says otherwise! Laura Fedeli brings you an indispensable quickfire guide to this year’s Welsh festival season, with a few cheeky trips a short distance across the border because why not.

Category: Travel, Festivals Region: Wales-Wide

TOP 10 | PLACES TO SWIM IN WALES

July 15, 2021

Perry Wyatt cheers the prospect of a long, hot and hopefully free summer in Wales with a rundown of 10 top quality spots for having a nice swim.

Category: Travel, Outdoors Region: Wales-Wide

ZIP WORLD TOWER | FEATURE

July 6, 2021

The day of my visit to Zip World Tower – in Rhigos near Aberdare, and the newest site of Wales’ Zip World franchise – I was terrified. I had done …

Category: Travel, Reviews Region: South Wales

I’M A CELEBRITY COMES TO NORTH WALES | FEATURE

November 13, 2020

I’M A CELEBRITY COMES TO NORTH WALES | FEATURE With 2020’s edition of the enduring reality show set to launch this weekend, having rerouted from the Australian bush to …

Category: Travel Region: North Wales

WILL MILLARD | INTERVIEW

October 22, 2020

WILL MILLARD | INTERVIEW TV show Hidden Wales leaves you in awe at the beauty this country has to offer in one scene before making you feel extremely claustrophobic the next. …

Category: Travel, Interviews Region: South Wales

VANLIFE: EXPLORING EUROPE BY ROAD | FEATURE

September 15, 2020

VANLIFE: EXPLORING EUROPE BY ROAD | FEATURE Finding himself “continuously adrift in a sea of Monday mornings,” Oliver R. Moore-Howells snagged a live-in vehicle and hit the road. Lots …

Category: Travel, Life, Well-being

SIMON REEVE | ARCHIVE INTERVIEW

June 8, 2020

We’ve chosen some of our favourite interviews from the Buzz archives from the last 29 years to share with you while we are on lock down. Our first of many …

Category: Travel, Interviews

DICK STRAWBRIDGE | INTERVIEW

February 26, 2020

DICK STRAWBRIDGE The star of Channel 4’s Escape To The Chateau is touring the country with his wife and co-presenter Angel in Dare To Do It, allowing fans to pick their …

Category: Travel, Interviews, Theatre Region: South Wales

KETNIPZ | SECRET SPACES

February 25, 2020

SECRET SPACES: KETNIPZ The cute doodles of Cardiff’s Ketnipz, aka Harry Hambley, took Instagram by storm and have earned him millions of fans across the globe. With merchandise, animations and …

Category: Travel, Interviews, Art Region: South Wales

ROMANTIC GETAWAYS IN WALES | FOOD & DRINK

February 12, 2020

ROMANTIC GETAWAYS IN WALES Sure, you could go to Paris or cruise round the Med. But for a truly unique Valentine’s Day, could you get any more romantic than a …

Category: Travel Region: South Wales

ANNA RYDER-RICHARDSON | SECRET SPACES

December 19, 2019

SECRET SPACES: ANNA RYDER-RICHARDSON Anna Ryder-Richardson has had a varied career to say the least, from interior designer to zookeeper. Having just started her Sunday morning show for BBC Radio …

Category: Travel, Interviews

COSY PLACES TO VISIT IN WINTERY WALES | TRAVEL

December 3, 2019

COSY PLACES TO VISIT IN WINTERY WALES Whether you’re after a festive day out or a warm winter getaway, Beth Goodwin has the lowdown on where to go. BRYNARTH COUNTRY …

Category: Travel, Food & Drink, Photography Region: South Wales

SARAH HORNER | SECRET SPACES

November 20, 2019

SECRET SPACES: SARAH HORNER Hijinx are one of Wales’ leading theatre companies, producing five-star work with neurodivergent actors. Buzz caught up with new CEO Sarah Horner, set to take the …

Category: Travel, Interviews, upfront Region: South Wales

ROUNDUP | NOVEMBER

November 9, 2019

PRIMAL SCREAM Following the release of their singles compilation, Glasgow-bred Primal Scream are set to bring a wave of music nostalgia to Cardiff University this November. Maximum Rock ‘N’ Roll …

Category: Travel, Music, Theatre, Previews, Sport, 10 Things To Do This Week Region: South Wales

BONFIRE NIGHT 2019 | TRAVEL

October 31, 2019

BONFIRE NIGHT It’s that time of year we celebrate that time someone almost blew up Parliament because they disagreed with it. How times have changed. Elin Evans rounds up the …

Category: Travel, Food & Drink, Music, 10 Things To Do This Week Region: South Wales

THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN WALES | TRAVEL

October 17, 2019

THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN WALES Love a bit of sightseeing on a cold, dark, autumn evening? Look no further than creepy Cymru during the Halloween period, reckons Kaiya Simon. …

Category: Travel Region: South Wales

SUMMER DAYS OUT: ADVENTURE | FEATURE

August 15, 2019

There’s plenty of wilderness in Wales to drop yourself into. We pick out some of the best. By Amy Watts, Georgia Roberts and Mair Llewellyn DRAGON ACTIVITY GUIDES St David’s, Pembrokeshire The …

Category: Travel Region: South Wales

GO FOR A RIDE | TRAVEL

August 13, 2019

Go For a Ride Ain’t no mountain high, ain’t no valley low enough, if you’ve got two wheels and some pedal power. Mair Llewellyn tracks down the best cycling paths in …

Category: Travel Region: South Wales

AN OPEN DOOR: powerful & diverse essays about travel to & from Wales

“A renovation, not a restoration” – how Hay Castle became a unique, 900-year-old heritage project

Wellbeing in Wales: why spring is the best time for New Year’s resolutions

A walk in Wales: why Pen Y Fan is becoming a hiking (and Instagram) favourite

Take a unique tour through north Walian history – ancient and modern – with REAL GWYNEDD

TOP 10 | BEACHES TO VISIT IN WALES

TOP 10 | 2021 FESTIVALS IN WALES AND BEYOND

TOP 10 | PLACES TO SWIM IN WALES

ZIP WORLD TOWER | FEATURE

I’M A CELEBRITY COMES TO NORTH WALES | FEATURE

WILL MILLARD | INTERVIEW

VANLIFE: EXPLORING EUROPE BY ROAD | FEATURE

SIMON REEVE | ARCHIVE INTERVIEW

DICK STRAWBRIDGE | INTERVIEW

KETNIPZ | SECRET SPACES

ROMANTIC GETAWAYS IN WALES | FOOD & DRINK

ANNA RYDER-RICHARDSON | SECRET SPACES

COSY PLACES TO VISIT IN WINTERY WALES | TRAVEL

SARAH HORNER | SECRET SPACES

ROUNDUP | NOVEMBER

BONFIRE NIGHT 2019 | TRAVEL

THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN WALES | TRAVEL

SUMMER DAYS OUT: ADVENTURE | FEATURE

GO FOR A RIDE | TRAVEL

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