Travel Guide to Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff, the largest and capital city of Wales, had a population of around 341 054 in 2010. This lively and modern city, a tourist hotspot, hosts many large festivals, especially during the summer. It is also seen as one of the top ten shopping destinations in the UK. Cardiff is a very green city with many green parks, such as Bute Park, situated in the heart of the city.

What to see / do

• Cardiff Castle
• Millennium Stadium
• National Museum Cardiff
• Wales Millennium Centre
• Norwegian Church
• St Fagans National History Museum

Events

• Sparks in the Park
• The Great British Cheese Festival
• Cardiff Mardi Gras
• Cardiff Winter Wonderland
• The Cardiff Festival

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Travel Guide to Galway, Ireland

Galway, the fifth largest city in Ireland, is the major hub for visitors to West Ireland. The city has a multicultural vibrance and therefore is also known as “The city of the Tribes”. Galway is also known as a scenic getaway with a fabulous nightlife and charming pedestrianized streets with various pubs and cafes. According the 2011 census the city has a population of 75 414 people.

What to see / do

• Galway Cathedral – One of the largest and most dominating buildings in Galway.
• Galway City Museum – Exhibitions focusing on the medieval town.
• Spanish Arch – A 16th century bastion
• St. Nicholas Church – The largest medieval parish church in Ireland.
• Lynch’s Castle – Formerly owned by the fourteen tribes which ruled the city centuries ago.
• Salmon Weir Bridge – The bridge crosses the Corrib from the cathedral to the courthouse.

Events

• Galway Arts Festival – A celebration of the performing and visual arts in July every year.
• Galway Loves Theatre
• Roundstone Summer Festival – A festival of music, fun, laughter and games for all ages.
• Clarenbridge Oyster Festival – Great festival filled with good food, drinks, music and entertainment.

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Travel Guide to Swaziland

Swaziland, a small landlocked country in Southern Africa, is one of the last absolute monarchies in the world. The king, King Mswati III (since 1986) is an absolute monarch with supreme executive, judicial and legislative powers and more than half of the country’s territory is held by the crown. With Mbabane as the capital city, Swaziland’s population is around 1 138 000.

What to see / do

• Adventure Caving
• Bird Watching
• Bushmen Paintings
• Craft & Art Galleries
• Guided Tours
• Horse Riding
• Paragliding
• River Rafting
• Safari’s
• Walking or Hiking

Events

• Reed Dance - Thousands of unmarried girls dancing to music, held in August.
• Incwala (Festival of the First Fruits) - Colourful and sacred festival held in December.
• The Bushfire Festival - International festival held in May to celebrate the arts for fund raising towards critical social needs.

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Travel Guide to Maputo, Mozambique

Maputo, the capital and largest city in Mozambique since 1898, was formerly known as Lourenco Marques. In 2007 the city had a population of about 1,766,184. The city is home to the country's most important harbor, situated about 90km from the border of South Africa.

What to see / do

• Maputo Elephant Reserve -- With about 100 to 300 elephants that reside in the reserve
• Maputo Central Market -- Selling fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables in a lively atmosphere.
• The Jardim Tunduru - A small botanical Garden
• The Railway Station -- Designed by Gustave Eiffel
• The National Art Museum -- Collection of Mozambican art
• Inhambane -- A small sleepy historic town about 485km north of Maputo.

Events

• Maputo International Music Festival -- Includes piano, jazz, opera and more.
• All Africa Games

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