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Ten sleeps to the “Polar Bear Capital of the World”

I’ve always been fascinated by “comfortable extremes.” I’ll happily trek a challenging mountain route but, come evening, I’ll opt for a homey inn or warm bed and breakfast. I love snowboarding in the Laurentians, begrudgingly bearing the lows of -20ºC … Continue reading

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Live blog: Visiting Cardiff whatever the weather this winter

[Originally posted on http://www.usa.visitwales.com on January 15, 2010] I’ve been in Cardiff for a few days this week, and head back to New York tomorrow. Meetings, meetings, meetings. With just an odd minute here and there to catch a breath … Continue reading

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36 hours in Mid Wales

[Originally posted on http://blog.visitwales.co.uk on September 17, 2010] Presteigne, Offa’s Dyke, Llandrindod Wells, Elan Valley, Montgomery… After spending two nights in Mid Wales, straddling the border with England, this has become one of my favorite areas of Britain. It’s certainly easily … Continue reading

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36 hours on the Isle of Anglesey, part two

[Originally posted on http://www.usa.visitwales.com/ on May 26, 2009] Day two of our live blog from the island of Anglesey, and a spectacular day of exploring. Huge thanks to our Wales Facebook fans who gave thoughts on their favorite places on … Continue reading

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36 hours in Swansea

[Originally posted on http://www.usa.visitwales.com on May 30-31, 2009] After full-day meetings in Cardiff over the last few days, I’m now in Swansea for just two nights before flying back to New York. Here’s a kinda’ “36 hours in Swansea” –style … Continue reading

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