Before the chocolates, roses and heart-shaped balloons of Valentine’s Day take over, Wales celebrates its own, far more meaningful day of love – Dydd Santes Dwynwen, on 25 January. Rooted in Welsh legend and centuries of storytelling, it’s a day that honours St Dwynwen, the patron saint of lovers, whose own heartbreaking romance led her to dedicate her life to […]
Fifteen Cardiff wellness escapes to warm up, chill out and recharge this winter. January in Cardiff can feel long. The lights are down, the nights are dark, and motivation is often running on fumes. After the rush of December, many of us hit the new year feeling tired, overstimulated and quietly in need of a reset. […]
January doesn’t have to mean hibernation. In fact, with crisp air, quieter paths and low winter sun, it’s one of the best months to explore the capital on foot. Cardiff is uniquely blessed with hills, coastline, woodland, wetlands and castles – often all within a single afternoon’s wander. Whether you’re shaking off the festive slump or setting […]
Bryan Adams brought his Rolling with the Punches Tour to the Utilita Arena Cardiff last night – and it was, without hesitation, one of the best concerts I have ever been to. The night started smoothly, with fast-moving queues and some of the friendliest security staff you could hope to meet. Helpful, upbeat and full […]
Looking for Christmas gifts that feel a little more Cardiff? This year, ditch the generic online browsing and head straight to the local businesses designing the coolest clothing and wearable merch in the city. From streetwear inspired by skate culture to cosy hoodies from community collectives, gym-ready apparel to branded gear from Cardiff’s quirkiest spots, these spots are […]
Agatha Christie has a way of pulling you into a puzzle before you even realise you’ve picked up the pieces, and Death on the Nile at the New Theatre, is no exception. Despite never having read the book or seen the film, I went in blissfully spoiler-free – armed only with my love of Christie’s writing and […]
Stepping into the Wales Millennium Centre last night felt like being whisked straight into the glittering world of 1930s Hollywood. Top Hat is everything you’d hope for from a classic musical – elegant, funny, and bursting with toe-tapping tunes that have you shimmying in your seat from start to finish. It was my first time seeing the […]
Cardiff audiences were left gasping in amazement this week as Cirque Éloize: iD Reloaded brought its high-energy, gravity-defying mix of circus, dance and street culture to the Wales Millennium Centre. From the moment the lights went down, the show crackled with energy. The performers – a diverse ensemble of acrobats, dancers, BMX riders and circus artists […]