Ah, Wales. The country with the most impressive and baffling language. It was even used in the Bosnian conflict, where a Welsh regiment used the language for as a way to “encrypt” communication.

Road signs in Cambrian are not for the faint of heart. The town of “Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch” (no joke) has the second longest location name in the world. Sometimes it is shortened to “Llanfairpwllgwyngyll” (wow, so much easier).

Millennium Centre, Cardiff Millennium Centre at Roald Dahl Plass in Cardiff.

Cardiff is the capital of Wales, but perhaps better known in some groups as the home of the Doctor. The city features the world’s only Doctor Who Exhibition, situated in the Bay. Locations such as Millennium Centre and Eddie’s Diner are featured in several episodes of BBC’s Doctor Who. The city is also featured heavily in the “Sherlock” series, as well as the “Torchwood” series (who had their headquarters here).

Since Dr Who was filmed in Wales, the surrounding area is full of familiar locations. The heartbreaking “Bad Wolf” bay is described in the series as located off Bergen in Norway, but in reality it’s Dunraven in Southerndown, just half an hour to the west of Cardiff.

Dunraven Bay, Southerndown Dunraven Bay, featured in several seasons of Doctor Who.

Another interesting place close to Cardiff is Caerphilly, where the highlight is the old castle. You may walk around freely on the premises, if you manage to get past the dragon at the entrance.

Caerphilly Caerphilly castle.

There’s so much to see that you would need a Tardis to see it all.

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