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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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Getting their hands dirty - the women behind the hard graft
From chainsaws to chickens: the challenges facing the women caring for our land.
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Luke Evans: thinking about Wales
Find out why Hollywood actor Luke Evans thinks Wales is epic.
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Education and learning
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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
Universities in Wales provide education for thousands of international students each year and offer a range of courses in many locations.
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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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Work-life balance in the Welsh countryside
French heritage chef cooks up new life in Wales
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The race to zero waste
Putting environment and sustainability at the top of the Welsh agenda.
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Richard Parks: preparing for adventure
Adventurer Richard Parks on the challenges he faces and his drive to succeed.
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How Wales made me the most successful female sailor in Olympic history
Olympic gold medallist Hannah Mills talks about her early sailing experiences in Wales.
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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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Personal stories
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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: 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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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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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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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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Wales – A Refill Nation
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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Halen Môn: world-famous Welsh salt
Family business Halen Môn is turning Welsh sea water into a world-famous seasoning.
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