Humble, charming little Wales is a land of lusty men’s choirs, salty harbours, slate-roofed villages, stunning mountains and stout castles.
For many travellers, these mighty castles alone are reason enough to visit, and Wales is slathered with them. During the late 13th and early 14th centuries, English King Edward I started building these awe-inspiring fortresses — arguably the most breathtaking you’ll find anywhere in Europe — to subdue the rebellious Welsh. These castles were… (View original article)