Born and bred in the Rhondda, Paul was educated at Ysgol Gyfun Cymer before studying for a degree in Art and Aesthetics at UWIC. Paul has worked for the National Health Service, Welsh Labour and currently manages the office of an Assembly Member. Paul is a keen mountain walker, rock climber, boulderer and general outdoor enthusiast

Wales’ mountain footprint

Wales has a significant reputation for its mountains and hills, but here is a collection of global mountains that have a noteworthy Welsh footprint upon them

Storm the ramparts

Wales is often called the land of castles. Here, our resident Lister gives us 15 of the best

In praise of American Beer

What do the Yanks know about beer? Well, a lot more than you might think

10 Drinks for Spring and Summer

The evenings are getting longer and brighter, and the temperature is definitely mellowing. With an election on the horizon, good weather can only be a few short weeks away – and so can the summer drinks season

100 best things to do in Wales: pt 2

You’ve had a whole week to do the first 50. Now here’s the rest of the list

100 best things to do in Wales: pt 1

Forget the high street, leave the couch behind, ignore the rugby. It’s time to get out and sample the endless variety of our great, great country

The greatest Welsh rugby team never?

Tin hats on! If you could pick the finest 15 men ever to don the red shirt, who would they be?

Fifteen great Welsh pubs

From the foot of Snowdon to the heart of Cardiff, Wales has some truly tremendous boozers. Here are fifteen of the finest (and no, the Eli didn’t make it)

Fancy a pint?

Beers from micro-breweries are increasingly popular, and with Wales’s seemingly endless supply of talent in the area, a devoted beer drinker seeks out the best on offer

Ten Welsh hills you must climb

Ten steps to heaven today. An avid mountain walker’s recommendations for your spare summer weekends

The Impressionists’ Impression on Wales

Some of the finest impressionist painting in the world are found right here in Wales. And the story of how that came to be is almost as fascinating

The Glyders: the roof of our land

Never climbed the Glyders? Read this and you may just want to: one person’s top recommendations for the adventurous who want to experience one of the real wonders of Wales