A Quick Guide to Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales

When I crossed over the water from England, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Bright sunshine, blue skies – in Wales?! It made a nice change from the grey clouds, wind and rain that you’re usually greeted with on arrival. I remember smiling when I saw the Red Dragon sign and the words ‘Croeso y Cymru’ or Welcome to Wales. It is always comforting to me as my family are Welsh and since I was a kid, I would shout when I saw the Red Dragon on the signs and we would have competitions to see who would spot it first!

One of the friendliest cities in the world which is over this side of the country is Cardiff. It has oodles of shops, sightseeing and character. I love coming here for a shopping trip or a mini city break as there’s just so much to do and take in! Here’s a quick guide to Cardiff to make the most of your time in the wonderfully Welsh capital.

Although Wales is attached to England, the south is divided by the river Severn and so if you’re approaching my car from London, you will need to cross the Severn Bridge! There are two bridges, the old and the new. The new can be accessed via the M4 and the old can be accessed via the M48 – both, lead to Cardiff. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).