Most Romantic Welsh Island

Mysterious, romantic ­- yet accessible – Welsh island The romantic magic of Llanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn) island floats on the sea winds, touches lightly on the purple heather, and joins with the echoing seal calls on the black, offshore rocks. It affects the humans who visit here – even leading to marriage proposals. The island is the resting place of Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint...

Learn a little Welsh – make friends:)

An island sojourn for humans and dogs: sand, sea and bracing (and healthy) iodine-filled breezes. With a twist. It’s all in Welsh. Kiah and I are fortunate to live on Sir Fôn (there’s the Welsh already), ready to sniff out the best places for dogs traveling with owners. Anglesey (the English name) is the largest of the Welsh islands (accessible by rail, road or ship), and yes, it’s...

Whisky and waves: the future of Scottish isle’s power?

Communities on the Isle of Islay are moving forward with plans for tidal energy and renewable fuels while maintaining age old methods of agriculture and whisky distilling. (originally published in The Ecologist 12 November 2010). Everything seems to slow down on Islay – this southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides – also known as ‘The Queen of the Hebrides’. Drivers wave as...

Croeso! (Welcome)

Return of the prodigal daughter… So, after many years of living abroad (that means not only north America, but also England) I’ve returned home. To Wales. I am in love with this wonderful country of mine – and I want to share her with you… the unusual (vineyards and olive groves, cheese-making and wisgi) the rare (orchids and choughs, and distawrydd) the famous (film stars and...