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Radio Guest List—Cardiff, Wales—December 19, 2015

Locations in this article:  London, England

Cardiff aerialThis week’s broadcast of the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show comes from Cardiff, Wales. Just a three hour drive from London, Cardiff was one of the first port cities in Europe. Thanks to the port, Cardiff has drawn people from around the world, which has helped develop it into an international city. The Independent‘s Editor-at-Large Simon Calder talks about his love for getting outside of London to cities like Cardiff, which has a rich history in its own right. Then, Wales Online Journalist Carolyn Hitt dives into one of the other great aspects of Wales—sports. A rugby aficionado, Hitt explores the history of Rugby in Wales as well as revealing the surprising fact that Women’s Rugby is the fastest growing sport in America.

Then, the Head of the Arts Council in Wales, Professor Dai Smith, explores some of Cardiff’s history and its original draw as a source of coal. We are also joined by Ian Benson from Wirelress Traveler who chats about why it is important to work on a secured network and not to give any personal information while using public Wi-Fi. There’s all of this and more on this week’s broadcast of the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show from Cardiff, Wales.

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Professor Dai Smith, Head of the Arts Council in Wales, expounds on the history of coal mining and Cardiff as a port city. He also chats about how Cardiff is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe.

Carolyn Hitt, Journalist for Wales Online, talks about how Wales has only been a city for 100 years and discusses some of the important draws of the city. One of her personal favorite Welsh traditions, rugby, is still one of the aspects of the country locals are proud of and brings worldwide recognition. There is carnage on the field, but it is still a gentleman’s sport.

Simon Calder, Editor-at-Large for The Independent, explains why Wales is a great destination—and the importance of getting out of major hubs like London and exploring further. He also discusses travel safety concerns and how the overwhelming odds are you will be fine while traveling.

Sian Bassett Roberts, Owner of Food Safari, dives into her love affair with Welsh food and how she has been promoting it for over 20 years. She describes some of her favorite Welsh dishes and their appeal, such as small batch cheese and lava bread.

Nia Elias, Assistant Business Performance Director of the Wales Millennium Centre, talks about the Centre’s beauty and the diversity of performances that can be hosted with multiple stages.

Tim Griffin, Owner of FlyHomellc.com, explains some basic misconceptions travelers have about flying and why there is little to be afraid of while in the air.

Ian Benson, Executive Vice President of Wireless Traveler, expounds on the importance of communication from anywhere in the world. Travelers who want a more secure network should avoid public Wi-Fi spots and get their own mobile hotspot.

Ken Poole, Head of Economic Development for Cardiff, talks about how tourism affects Cardiff and the landmarks that draw visitors to the city. There is more to Cardiff than a castle and because of the port, it is being positioned as an international hub.

Henry Harteveldt, Industry Analyst for Atmosphere Research, details some elements shaking up the travel industry, such as fragmentation that creates more choice for consumers and independent hotels offering more competitive prices.

By Darra Stone for PeterGreenberg.com