The coming months in Wales prove that there always is something to do at all times and for all people. So here is a list of events, which will surely leave you wanting more. Machynlleth Comedy Festival : 01 - 03 May Now in its sixth year, the Machynlleth Comedy Festival has quickly gained a reputation as a hidden gem, this year featuring as-seen-on-TV comedy acts such as Stewart Lee. Other acts in the star-studded line-up include Bec Hill and Alex Horne. The town is known for its quirky venues, which helps to make it popular with both the acts and audience alike. Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza : 02 – 04 May Over the May bank holiday weekend Llandudno will be packed full of Steam Engines and Victorian Musical Organs, Vintage Cars and Costumes, Curiosities & Sideshows, and
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From exploring historic sites to encountering wildlife and following themed trails, Britain’s countryside is one big adventure playground filled with fun for the whole family. Here are ten of the highlights. Walk on the wild side at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park, Wiltshire, west England Did you know that Longleat, just 80 minutes by train from London, was the first safari park outside Africa? One of Britain’s top animal attractions for more than 40 years, this country estate is home to more than 100 species – from monkeys to meerkats, lions to lorikeets and wildebeest to warthogs. Take a Jungle Cruise past the Gorilla Colony, witness the fastest animal on land in the drive-through Cheetah Kingdom, and feed the giraffes in the African Village. Visitors can also brush ...
Read MoreVisitBritain, the government’s agency with a budget of nearly £30 million a year, which is tasked with bringing as many visitors to the UK as possible, recently released a detailed inside guide on tourists from most destinations for use by British hoteliers and operators. But this well-meaning official manual for tourist industry workers, instructing them how to cater to the needs of foreigners during UK visits, has been accused of racially stereotyping the very people it aims to please. It does not appear that government officials considered that actual tourists might get their hands on the open-access documents – only to see themselves portrayed as demanding, irrational, and odd in very country-specific ways. For example, Russians “may come across as cold and not very open or ...
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