Lifestyle

A question of balance

A scenic commute, surfing after work and weekend festivals make it possible to find the perfect work-life balance in Wales.

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Overview

A beautiful and colourful sunset viewed over an expanse of beach and coastline

Thinking of moving to Wales?

Discover the many reasons why you should make Wales your home.

Llys y Fran Rangers wear protective equipment and hold chainsaws in the forest (left to right- Katie and Millie)

Getting their hands dirty - the women behind the hard graft

From chainsaws to chickens: the challenges facing the women caring for our land.

Luke Evans in small plane with headset, ready for takeoff

Luke Evans: When I think about Wales

Find out why Hollywood actor Luke Evans thinks Wales is epic.

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Education and learning

Helping new talent take the stage

Find out how The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama helps its international students feel at home in Wales.

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A passion for learning

From primary schools to postgraduate study, it’s an exciting time to discover learning in Wales.

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A global melting pot on the scenic Welsh coast

Welcome to Atlantic College - a global melting pot on the scenic Welsh coast

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The National Library of Wales has 6 million books and newspapers

Dispensing machines, Viva Organic, Cardiff

The race to zero waste

Putting environment and sustainability at the top of the Welsh agenda.

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A man in an warm orange jacket looking out to sea

Preparing for Adventure

Adventurer Richard Parks on the challenges he faces and his drive to succeed

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Hannah Mills at the wheel of the yacht, sailing in Cardiff Bay

How Wales made me an Olympic sailor

Olympic Silver medallist Hannah Mills talks about her early sailing experiences in Wales.

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Five people on road bikes cycling down a scenic road against the backdrop of mountains

Exploring the country on two wheels

Blessed with a challenging natural landscape, Wales boasts top-class trails and bike parks galore.

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About 1 in 20 of the UK population live in Wales

Around 172,000 students study at Wales' further education institutions every year

Award-winning Welsh architect Keith Griffiths

Keith Griffiths, from Wales to Asia

Welsh architect Keith Griffiths shares his memories of growing up in Wales and his career in Asia.

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Ruth Jones: My Wales

Discover Wales through the words of award- winning welsh writer and actress Ruth Jones.

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Gareth Evans directs crew on the set of Apostle

Gareth Evans: Getting a kick out of filmmaking

Discover the man behind the Netflix film Apostle and how life in Wales helped mould his career.

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A fifth of electricity generated in Wales is from renewables

A man and a woman with their three children standing against the railing of a pier

How we found our perfect practice

Find out how a couple of doctors are enjoying both professional and family life after relocating to South Wales.

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Inside a wooden garden shelter with 'Tafarn y Plu' written on a sign.

Local communities breathing life back into their pubs

Rhys Iorwerth discovers the growing trend of communities regaining and breathing life back into local hubs.

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Glamping dome, Fforest, Cardigan,Ceredigion.

Travelling light

Whether you’re looking for new experiences, an unusual place to stay or locally sourced food, you’ll always find an eco-friendly option in Wales.

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The new black gold

Find out how award-winning coffee is helping to regenerate the Welsh town of Ammanford.

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Walkers on the Wales Coast Path with the sea in the background.

Wales is on the road to becoming the world’s first refill nation – thanks to the Refill Cymru scheme, which substantially increases the availability of high-quality drinking water throughout the country.

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Employee holding hamper in Halen Mon gift shop

Halen Môn: salt seller

Discover how world-famous sea salt from the Menai Strait achieved its mark of quality and authenticity.