How To: 24 Hours in Cardiff, Wales

18:00 - Arrive in Cardiff either by air, rail, or boat. First Great Western trains run directly from London Paddington, arriving in Cardiff in about 2 hours – http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk

19:00 - Check into a great hostel with an authentic Welsh ambience called NosDa located along the Taff River across from the Millennium stadium - http://www.nosda.co.uk

21:00 – Head on over to The Yard on Mary Street for dinner. The Yard is a collection of restaurants, pubs, and bars.

22:00 – Stop by Lava Lounge for drinks and groove to a mix of tracks spanning different eras from dance mixes to Euro-style techno - http://www.lavalounge.co.uk/cardiff_index.php

09:00 – Head over to many of the local cafes close to Cardiff Castle for an authentic Welsh breakfast.

10:00 – 11:30 – Spend the morning on the grounds of Cardiff Castle for 3 pounds or add a tour through the elegant halls and bedrooms for 7-8 pounds. Be sure to hike up Norman’s Keep for great views of the grounds as well as Cardiff - http://www.cardiffcastle.com

11:30 – Hop on one of the sightseeing buses for 8 pounds to get a guided view of the city - http://www.hopon-hopoff.com

12:30 – Hop off at Cardiff Bay. Visit the piers and shops around and within Mermaid Quay. - http://www.mermaidquay.co.uk

14:00 – For lunch, hit Harry Ramsdens for fish and chips – Lightly battered with fries. The only condiments you need are malt vinegar and salt.

16:00– Visit the National Museum - http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/cardiff

17:00 – Spend time soaking up nature at Bute Park. Check out "mini-Stonehenge" and grab an ice-cream cone at one of the vendors. Head off to Cardiff Central to catch your train to London

18:00 – Say “Hwyl fawr” to Cardiff