Personalities

The American musical theatre star Lin-Manuel Miranda lived in Wales while filming the major BBC/HBO series His Dark Materials. Luckily for us, he tweeted the whole glorious adventure to his 3m followers: Cardiff, castles, coastline, cakes - and one unforgettable night of karaoke. Charles Williams was there.

Singer, songwriter and actress Lisa Jên Brown of 9Bach might have spent time away from the town she was born and bred in, but the mountains of Bethesda in North Wales always draw her back. Here's her guide to the best Bethesda has to offer.

Welsh adventurer Ash Dykes is the first person in the world to walk the length of the Yangtze river in China. He trains for all his expeditions in Wales.

What makes Wales special to legendary golfer Ian Woosnam? Find out by reading how the country and its people helped shaped who he is today.

Huw Stephens describes his perfect day in Cardiff.

Actor Matthew Rhys tells us about why Wales will always be his home.

An interview with Nathan Stephens, Paralympic javelin world champion and record holder. He is also a talent officer for the Disability Sport Wales Academy, coaching the next generation of Welsh athletes.

Ammanford-born Alex Jones, co-presenter of BBC One’s flagship evening magazine, The One Show, tells us about her favourite spots to spend 48 hours in Wales. Discover her best beaches, brunches, drives and festivals.

Cardiff born actor Matthew Rhys plays the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas in the Edge of Love with Sienna Miller and Kiera Knightley.

Simon Burrows is the brain behind the interactive 'White Rabbit' app. Take a tour around Llandudno and see the places that inspired Lewis Carroll.

Swansea in West Wales was Dylan Thomas’ home for more than half his short life. To trace his story, visit his birthplace and raise a glass in a few of his favourite haunts.

Discover the magic of Laugharne in Carmarthenshire, Wales, with three of its famous attractions, all associated with the great Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas.