In the days before the internet, if we fancied a short break in the UK, we picked up a brochure from a travel agent. Dougie and I would choose somewhere based on one photo and
Mum’s gone to Wales: Anglesey
Prior to our little holiday in North Wales, I thought we would be spending most of our time sightseeing in Snowdonia or pootling along the Welsh coast. I hadn’t anticipated that the island of Anglesey
Mum’s Gone to Wales: Snowdonia
We’re in Snowdonia, should we try to climb Snowdon or not? That was the big question we asked ourselves on this trip and it caused a huge amount of deliberation. For a start, as a
Mum’s gone to Wales: Portmeirion
It may only be a short drive from Caernarfon but the little village of Portmeirion could be a world away. It was created by Clough Williams-Ellis, an architect with an extraordinary vision who once said, “Cherish the
Mum’s gone to Wales: Caernarfon
It was a fairly last minute decision to book a trip to Wales. Rory was home for the summer, his girlfriend was happy to come with us but we didn’t know where to go (call myself