| Cardiff is a lot closer than you think and is a wonderful | | | | City", it has grown from a small fishing village to its |
| place for a long weekend or as a gateway to visit the | | | | current size in only 75 years, mostly based on the |
| rest of Wales, a city that is well worth a visit on any | | | | back of coal exportation, but it has maintained this |
| European tour, or as a starting place for a longer stay | | | | small town charm, there are not many friendlier places |
| in Wales and the stunning natural beauty found there. | | | | that I know of. |
| It's only a two hour train journey from London and | | | | Small doesn't mean nothing to do, shopping, nightlife, |
| fares can be had at great prices with just a little | | | | theatre, art and of course rugby are all found easily in |
| forward planning and booking, Paddington to Cardiff | | | | the town, especially in the City Centre, and in Cardiff's |
| Central at 125mph is by far and the way the easiest | | | | Maritime Quarter at Mermaid Quay, dozens of places |
| way capital city to capital city. | | | | serve the needs of visitors. |
| The airport is well connected to town, but not quite as | | | | The city also offers access to the stunning beaches |
| convenient as the train, there are many discount | | | | of south Wales, miles of sand and quiet walks, and just |
| coaches that connect directly to the English | | | | five miles south is the attractive seaside town of |
| international airports of Heathrow and Gatwick, these | | | | Penarth, home to many great restaurants and bars. |
| can be an easy option, but do take a little longer at | | | | All in all a charming, unhurried place to recharge the |
| about three and four hours respectively. | | | | batteries and plan the next adventure. |
| Cardiff is also known as "Europe's Youngest Capital | | | | |