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Voyages of discovery Wales – “The Land of Castles”

Lauded as “The Land of Castles,” the ancient stronghold of Wales is one of Britain’s best-kept secrets. The slag heaps of How Green Was My Valley, the film made half a century ago are gone. Today Wales is evergreen and unspoiled. As conclusive proof of its scenic grandeur, it’s home to three national parks, with Snowdonia the monarch of all it surveys. Other treasures await: the stately houses of Powis and Erddig, steam-train rides through tree-clad chasms, the capital of Cardiff, and the glory of the Welsh language. ... More

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