CARDIFF VLOG! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 weekend city break • best things to do in the city! 🚘 Escape The Everyday AD

[@brogantatexo]

The final Wales vlog is here! After spending a week in mid and North Wales, it felt only fitting to explore the capital city of Wales, Cardiff! We had an amazing weekend, I was so surprised with how close everything is! You can literally walk everywhere and there really is something for everyone. If you’ve been to Cardiff before or live near, definitely leave any recommendations for places we missed below, so other people can plan their next trip knowing all the best spots! 👇 Thanks for your support and watching. Brogan & Benji ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@niknak7803]

When you said Arcade, I was envisioning a gaming arcade, not a mall. 😂

[@sophiecanton]

@@niknak7803 me too! I love a good 2p machine😂

[@leighcanham763]

Thank you so much for this! Excellent! I left Cardiff at age 16 in 1971, London, various locations in Europe and the Republic of Ireland. I was back and fore ocassionaly... for a break. Ha! Arrived home in Cardiff in 2009 and this is my permanent home again. I wish I'd had the luxury of vlogs in those days. I love my city now and have no plans to leave it, (never say never!). It has been so good to look at the city from your perspective. Your enthusiams is infectious. Another thing that I liked is, near the beginning of the vlog your statement about supporting local businesses, something I consider wherever I visit. Thanks again, I loved every second of this vlog. And what a great couple! Come back and do it again! Best wishes.

[@DM-nv5ji]

I’m Welsh, born and bred! I live very close to Cardiff. Loved this vlog, thank you for sharing our history, heritage and our major city! Wales is a beautiful place which is often taken for granted! ❤️

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much!! xx

[@LydiaGraceLGXO]

I’m from Cardiff and it’s lush to see the things someone travelling to Cardiff will choose to do! Enjoyed this vlog! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🐑 ✨

[@brogantatexo]

Yay! Love this Lydia! thank you! xx

[@Jennylife84]

Thank you for bringing some sunshine into a cold winter day here in Australia on day 2 of lockdown 5.0. Truly needed this escapism today and always enjoy your Vlogs so much. Thanks Brogan.

[@pattieb8214]

Benji is adorable with his fun facts about the castle. He seems to make the best of any situation. These travel vlogs are great.

[@joanchebii5545]

This was done so beautifully!!!

[@LolaRobles17]

Every time I see you and Benji together, it fills me with joy! You guys just have so much fun, have so many adventures, and are such great friends and such a fun couple!! Such a great vlog, this American is learning so much about the UK because of all of your vlogs!

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much!! Benji is the best, I am so lucky to have him in my life. This makes me so happy! Thanks for watching xx

[@karenannestalinski5808]

Thanks for bringing me along on this staycation with you both. Finding your channel lets me experience places I will never be able to travel to. You both are lovely travel guides. I especially enjoy Benji's knowledge as well as his quiche sense of humor.. lol... Watching you two together, every viewer can see you two are a match made in heaven❤

[@lindseydowns6966]

I loved Cardiff when I got to visit a couple of summers ago! We actually wandered around Caerphilly Castle, which is a little ways outside of the city center but SO beautiful and definitely worth the bus trip!

[@shelleyj210]

‘Like serial killers’ honestly Benji’s humour is top tier. 🤣 Loved your travel vlogs - I’ve really missed them! Lovingly put together as always xx

[@brogantatexo]

He’ll appreciate you saying that 🤣 Thank you so much Shelley!! ❤️

[@juliecarriker9950]

What a LOVELY holiday!!! 😍😍😍 It's just beautiful there!!! It looks like you two had a wonderful time! Thanks for bringing us along!!! Continued love and health to you both from across the pond!!! 💜💜💜

[@laurendavid6103]

For someone living in the US this was great fun to watch and travel around with you guys through all the different cities! I love Benji’s enthusiasm for castles and please thank him for that great fact about the stairwells! Thank you guys for the travelling around ♥️

[@brogantatexo]

Aww thank you so much Lauren! I will do, he reads all the comments so he'll really appreciate this xx

[@tasmeena]

Benji looks like a proper tour guide with his umbrella for pointing. 😂 Really enjoyed his bits of trivia! I’m loving your staycations. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@katmorleyx]

Loved this vlog Brogan!!xx

[@EmmaBaines]

I love how much Benji is into the castle history! He's such a sweetheart! I hope Hux will have that kind of appreciation for things when he's older

[@PistachioDean]

Thanks heaps for posting this!! I'm planning a Wales/England/Paris/DLP trip and your channel is amazing for hints and tips! Can't wait to see Cardiff/Caerdydd and hopefully Ebbw Vale where my ancestors are from.

[@prettyflacko5932]

Absolutely loved it, keep on 🎆🤟🏽

[@Kathleen_McDermott]

Great vlog, the castle & the arcades look really nice. The hotel room looks really lovely too. I've been to Cardiff before when I was younger but only to an exhibition with my family. The miniature golf looks really good too. :)

[@sfaz650]

Ah this was so lovely to watch, loved Benji's history lesson about the spiral staircase!! X

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you Siobhan! xx

[@ShannanLorraine]

Ah I loved this. You two are such cuties! Looked like such a fun trip and I can't wait to see more of your adventures 💛💛

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks gal 😍❤️

[@michaelzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Great vlog.. you missed Castel Coch and St Fagans which would have also amazed. I think what is great about living in Cardiff is also the fact that hours drive you can be in beaches and mountain walks as well.

[@MWigleySongs]

Enjoyed watching this as a Cardiff bay resident! The castle, bute park, arcades and town area is great. Would definitely NOT recommend the dock restaurant in the bay. It’s pretty naff. One of the best restaurants there is Yakitori (Japanese place - not a chain!) next to the Glee comedy club. The highlights of being down the bay also include seeing a theatre show in the Wales Millenium Centre and taking a ride on the aqua bus (boat)!

[@TheRebeccaMcD]

This was simply awesome! My whole family watched it. My 17 year old son thinks Benji is bloody fantastic - in fact we all do with the killer sense of humor and his castle knowledge. And you are as fabulous as always Brogan - you looked so pretty on this trip. Cardiff is such an amazing city and you guys really showcased that. A+

[@brogantatexo]

That's so lovely, thank you so so much!! xx

[@candicerogalski6801]

Love this vlog. Looks so pretty. The castle is amazing

[@kaydxo1843]

Loving these travel vlogs🤍

[@blissfuldreamer06]

Benji pointing things out with a brolly, has to be up there with some of the most British things I’ve ever seen. Lovely to see you both on camera again, and Cardiff looks brilliant!

[@annettestephens7107]

Love your travel vlogs ❤️so happy to see you both out on your adventures again !!! Great history class with Benji 😂 you two have such fun together and so cute xxx

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you! Hahah!! Xx

[@louisahouse8500]

Welsh cakes with butter and a cup of tea is the best, reminds me of going home and sitting in my nans kitchen x

[@brogantatexo]

Awww! x

[@brendacook1536]

Hi Brogan, please tell Ben I loved his piece of trivia about castle steps and swords I never knew that can’t wait to tell my grandson. Thanks to the two of you for all your hard work. I really love that piece of trivia never knew. By the way I’ve been to quite a few castles in England and Ireland and I never knew that! like I said before your sponsor should be thrilled with you.🎈🇺🇸🎈

[@exploreearth6275]

Cardiff is such amazing city

[@Peterraymond67]

hi. Glad to see you in Cardiff. I live about 12 miles away but for about 20 years I worked in the city centre. The arcades form a massive route of short cuts around the city. I worked in the tall telephone exchange building by the stadium. Nipping out at lunch time for an item of shopping and getting a sandwich for lunch was easy. I could have gone to the 13th floor canteen but going out for fresh air, as close to fresh air a city as, doing that quick shop meant you didn’t have to come in on a Saturday, find a parking spot, spend more time shopping and a day has gone! Spliller’s used to be along the road outside, straight up the arcade, turn left and about 100 yards there it was.

[@jossiewood1882]

Another amazing vlog, absolutely love watching you’re little breaks away. Definitely inspired to go to Wales now!! Hope you have a lovely rest of your week Brogan ❤️

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much! Yes!! 😍❤️ You too m’love!!

[@toobydude41]

You two really are special. Wherever I see you two frolic around it just warms my soul. This was yet another slice of sweet viewing pleasure I didn't want to end. On my magical trip to England in 2008 my British friend took me to Belvior Castle, which I think is in..or near..Liecestershire? It was pretty cool (and they had these flamboyantly dressed dancers doing a jig outside the building that was fun to watch). Your experience at Cardiff Castle looks even more impressive. Ahhh mini golf! Can't wait to play again. Thank you for the historical bits too. Sensational vlog. You are lovely inside and out.

[@heatherall4184]

Love your travel vlogs so much, you seem your happiest when travelling and it’s so lovely to see! Hope you have a good weekend🤍

[@gracesanderson3944]

Love your travel vlogs! So jealous of how often you get to travel, you’re living the dream!💕

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you! Feeling so grateful! xx

[@lyndavey4392]

Beautiful city x

[@ascaniahousen4827]

That café looks so awesome 👌

[@deniseconaway701]

Never been to Wales, really enjoyed the vlog, you both are great to watch, so funny and lovely, Thankyou Brogan and Benji x

[@slowandsimplelivingdiaries]

After seeing your Wales vlogs these past several weeks I've definitely put Wales on my list of places to visit. If only we could travel freely these days!

[@Nikki-he5ou]

I’m living for your blogs these days💝💝💝🌸🌸. Have watched your Disney series like 5 times! 😂

[@sarahbream6931]

Wales is definitely on my to go to list xx

[@brogantatexo]

Good choice Sarah!! There’s so many great places to visit xx

[@marthamcd1174]

Great travel vlog as always Brogan 👏

[@gemmallewellyn7264]

Yay you came to my land! I live 20 minutes from Cardiff. So pleased you enjoyed it! xx

[@ohthehorror5]

You looked gorgeous at dinner! Looks like another great trip!

[@zoeycongenialamazon5451]

I love Cardiff and the complete perimeter of Wales is beutiful xxxxx

[@kevinmcg6747]

Excellent vlog and provided me with a really useful insight to Cardiff. We tend to visit the Bay and St David’s but you’ve given us a few more alternatives so thank you. Cheers, Kevin.

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks Kevin! 👍

[@kerrykidd9637]

Absolutely loving the vlog. Really inspiring to see all the lovely things you’ve been doing. Myself, my husband and our two boys are off to London on 1st August for a few days away and I’m hoping it all goes as planned. Your blogs give me hope. Take care and stay safe xx

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much!! Yay, how exciting! Have a great time in London, we loved exploring recently, I have hope for you! I have a story highlight on my Instagram if you need any inspiration, but definitely let me know how you get on! Big love to your family xx

[@kerrykidd9637]

Thank you so much. We love London and our two boys simply cannot wait either!! I’ll have a look at your Instagram. Every type have planned can be done socially distanced. We’ve booked our trips and outings and a couple of restaurants too. I thoroughly enjoyed the vlog. You always put a smile on my face. Love to you Benj and Bonnie 💗 xx

[@erinrigby185]

Yay been waiting to see this vlog, I went to Cardiff two years ago and saw most of the things you did (castle, animal wall, museum) Thank you for letting me see it all again. Your a great vlogger Brogan hopefully one day you will be able to travel here to Australia and do a travel vlog!

[@greenhattedcat]

I love your travel vlogs and am so happy they are back! 😁 I am someone who is a bit more anxious about going away post-lockdown but your recent videos are definitely making me want to get out and explore again - (thank you!!) First trip for me and my boyfriend will probably be Devon, our happy place 🌞

[@katiewilliams3108]

Ahhhh, I live super close to Cardiff and it was so weird to see you going to all my regular places! glad you enjoyed it!! Xxxx

[@brogantatexo]

Aw thanks for watching Katie! Xx

[@lizdyson3627]

Thank you Brogan for showing us inside Cardiff castle. Wheelchair users don't get to enjoy these historical places often. I did try to buck the trend a few years ago but trying to do voluntarily work at Hardwick hall for the National trust. They put up with me for three weeks then health and safety became an issue. LOL

[@AutismawarenessGeorgia20]

I’ve been here I loved it. I love ghost hunting so all old buildings are my favorite.

[@nora.norflix]

Oooohhhh this is so nice! I visited Cardiff for just a few hours during my Erasmus year in the UK, and my camera died there. This makes me want to go back and explore a bit more (and actually take some pictures!) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 📸 loving your staycation vlogs and discovering new places in your beautiful country ❤️

[@brogantatexo]

Ohhh yes!! Definitely revisit. It’s such a great city! Thank you so much!! Xx

[@harrijones9246]

Great vlog! Benji had me in tears laughing “I won’t have you slander quiche like that!”🤣🤣🤣

[@brogantatexo]

Hahaha he was really passionate about it wasn’t he 🤣

[@harrijones9246]

@@brogantatexo also having your mask on the glasses chain is actually genius 😄

[@FashionGal28]

Your hair in the intro is 🔥🔥🔥 A great vlog. I love Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@havingawhaleofatime]

Ahh loved this 🥰 You both looked like you had the best time, the arcades looked so cute! Could imagine spending hours window shopping and browsing around ♥️x

[@Emshelx]

I went to Wales every year with my family & actually have only ever passed via Cardiff on trains! Must stop off there 😍😍😍

[@brogantatexo]

100%, you’ll love it Em! 🙌❤️

[@Letitia-Smith]

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[@lauracrossley3264]

Love Beni & this has really made me want to visit Cardiff!

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you Laura! Yay! xx

[@daisytravels9406]

As a Welsh person living in Wales you’ve done more in Cardiff than I’ve ever done. Thank you for showing how beautiful our capital city is, fab video. If you ever fancy venturing in further into Wales Pembroke area is wonderful and they have a great castle which accepts dogs as well. Xx

[@brogantatexo]

No way! Wow! Thank you so much! We had a few recommendations for Pembroke so definitely adding to the list, thanks Daisy xx

[@Intothesunset89]

I really enjoyed Cardiff the two times I’ve visited. Can’t wait to go back one day

[@emilyhill3595]

I find your vlogs so relaxing! I'm a fairly new subscriber (3 weeks I think) as I found you through your first time buyer videos! I like that you have a similar lifestyle to me as the trips you take are possible for someone like me! 😊 As I'm getting to my mid twenties, I prefer to watch chill KZbinrs compared to super extravagant luxury ones. Also loved the bit of history, so interesting!

[@brogantatexo]

This makes me SO happy! Big warm welcome to my channel, thanks so much for watching! So glad you are enjoying the vlogs. Big love Emily! xx

[@beinguniquebeingmeeve]

Such a lovely trip for you both what a great break looks so fab to explore around definitely one to add to the list for the future! 👏😄🙌💖

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you Eve!! Xx

[@hannahclark2291]

Always here for Benji’s history lessons ✌🏼

[@brogantatexo]

He’s full of knowledge and facts! 👏

[@jenx89]

I dont know if its because you smiled literally throughout this whole vlog (from what I've watched so far anyway) but I have never noticed your dimples before!! Looks lovely, that coffee shop decor was fab 😍

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you Jen! Yes, I like my dimples too 😄 Thanks so much, we had a great time ❤️

[@rachaeljones5767]

Went on a trip to Cardiff city centre many years ago , found everyone friendly and loved going over the Bridge xx

[@brogantatexo]

Couldn’t agree more Rachael, that lady in the art shop made my day. 😍 xx

[@rachaeljones5767]

Love history and Benji your little snippets of knowledge in the video are fab . The bit about you and the dishwasher ' cracked me up ' no pun intended ha ha x

[@robynmoore6393]

When your having an anxiety attack and u get a notification to say there's a brogan tate vlog uploaded. I never clicked so quickly. Thank u. Xxx

[@brogantatexo]

Sending you so much love Robyn! Hope you’re okay. Thanks for watching, glad I could be there for you for a bit of escapism xxx

[@robynmoore6393]

@@brogantatexo ur vlogs really do help. Keep up the excellent work. Give bonnie a kiss and cuddle from me xxx

[@ladybird2222]

Im really loving this vlogg 💕

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much!

[@ladybird2222]

@@brogantatexo Welcome 💜

[@Sam4G0d]

Really enjoyed this vlog! Haven't been to Cardiff in years, and this made me want to revisit soon :)

[@courtneymayx]

Just got around to watching and loved it! Your vlogs are always so easy and fun to watch Brogan! Great job :) xx

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you Courtney! xx

[@samanthahobbs2966]

Loved this! I went to an award ceremony in Cardiff city hall, it was amazing! My next trip is Cornwall in September! Can’t wait to see more of your vlogs!

[@brogantatexo]

Amazing! Have the best time Samantha! More vlogs coming soon! x

[@samanthahobbs2966]

@@brogantatexo thank you! Can’t wait to see them! X

[@shannonedmond5286]

FINALLY!! Been rewatching your old videos waiting for the new content 🤣💃

[@brogantatexo]

Yay!! Thanks Shannon!! Xx

[@ascaniahousen4827]

Sticky toffee pud.... My fav 👌

[@lindachapman9765]

Amazing loved watching you explore Cardiff, glad it stayed dry for you, you do amazing content, but your travel ones are just perfection, thankyou for sharing your weekend hubby and i are off to Minehead on mon, not been in yrs fingers x for the sun to stay xxx

[@brogantatexo]

We were so lucky with the weather! Thank you Linda!! Have a great staycation, looks like a heatwave for you!! Soak up the sunshine xx

[@CJ-bs7zl]

Lol Benji and his castle knowledge!! He should tour guide at Warwick Castle lol 😆 Castle Coch is a beautiful fairytale castle! Really lovely x

[@brogantatexo]

I think we need a whole castle series 🤣👍

[@sarahskillin8436]

How beautiful are those castles 🏰 we don’t have anything like that here. So interesting to learn about the history.

[@bournie21]

I’m laughing my head off at Benji’s look of disgust QUICHE???!!

[@brogantatexo]

Hahahah!! xx

[@cattoll1]

aww it’s so funny to see you out and about in Cardiff ❤️ only half way through the video yet - two must dos (st fagans museum) and a visit to castell coch 🙂

[@MariaMedeiros]

Really lovely!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you Maria!! Xx

[@katywain8642]

Yeeeeah you visited my home city! I got married in the museum and the evening reception was in the main domed hall. Glad you said 'always look up'- so true, particularly there x

[@brogantatexo]

No way! Wow how gorgeous! It really is a lovely building isn’t it 😍 xx

[@rubybutt7343]

So crazy to see one of my fave KZbinrs in my city!! Hope you had the best time Brogan x

[@brogantatexo]

We loved it!! Xx

[@izdaviess96]

Aww my home town!! Wish I bumped into you there! Hope you's had a lush time!! Can't believe you were in Coffee Barker, it's so lush!! Xxx

[@andrewmelville2001]

Really enjoyed the vlog ❤️

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks Andrew!

[@susanaholmessx]

ahhh i loved this!! wales really does hold a special place in my heart since i went 2 years ago and you went to nearly all the places that I went to as well!!🥰 i’m so happy that more and more people are going to wales since i went haha 💗xx

[@brogantatexo]

Awww I love that!! Xx

[@sophiawitkowski1082]

Love love love your Wales video I acutely went to Llandudno yesterday just for the day me my mom and other half we loved it hoeing too go for the weekend soon fingers crossed keep safe x

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you Sophia! Awww!! xx

[@sophielyse851]

I am so happy to see someone sing the "and peggy" line like me and my other half do 🤣

[@brogantatexo]

Of course! 🤣👏

[@sophielyse851]

@@brogantatexo also benji is so funny ,loved his little tour guide moments 😄

[@jackiejmnnz]

The travel vlogs get me really excited to go on trips again! Thank you for another great vlog 💕 p.s Benji needs to do Cooking with Benji again

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks Jackie! Yes he does!! Will sort that out soon hahaha xx

[@cayceleigh9975]

I’ve lived 25-35 minutes from Cardiff my whole life and I learned loads in this vlog 😂😂 I’ve never even been in Cardiff castle 😂I’ve sat outside waiting to go to a concert but that’s about it 😂😂xx

[@cayceleigh9975]

I have stayed in a lovely hotel in Cardiff called the Angel hotel! 100% recommend xx

[@KayleighAnne100]

What a beautiful place! Cardiff has never really been on my radar but this has definitely helped it get on my list. Our next trip is Anglesey. I used to go a lot with the little girl I work with and fell in love with the place so want to make some memories there with my little family. Our pooch is coming too on this trip z

[@XXmojoXXjojo]

Omg you reallly need to come back to go at fagans ! It’s incredible it’s a full day out there thou . Also highly recommend going to big Pitt in blaenavon

[@brogantatexo]

It’s on our list fo’sure! Ooh thanks!

[@teddyhewittfoundation5023]

I am with Benj, quiche ❤️🤣

[@annabaker6514]

The quiche convo 😂😂😂 we’re going to Cardiff/Wales in September for my 26th birthday. So excited x

[@brogantatexo]

🤣 amazing!! Good choice!! Have the best time and birthday! Xx

[@Letitia-Smith]

Hope you enjoyed your trip:) xxx

[@ashlingdurkan2961]

I would like to see Disney day you did before again

[@georgialedsham]

Aw you looked so beautiful for date night Brogan! X

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks Georgia!! I loved getting a little bit dressed up xx

[@Em-dc4rf]

What foundation do you use?

[@brogantatexo]

I have a few different ones but this day was the benefit stick one! xx

[@MISSLEONAJB]

Hey Brogan 🤗 great vlog - Cardiff looked fab ☺️ No staycation planned but I’ve got everything crossed for WDW at the end of Oct 🤞🏽🥰 xxx

[@jaywalford2365]

A shame you didn’t stumble upon Big Moose Café but it’s definitely one for your next visit! Amazing place xx

[@brogantatexo]

Will add to the list!! xx

[@SamanthaN92]

Brogan your hair is always beautiful, but its looks especially pretty in this vlog 💕 The wavy look suits you 👍 You usually have it curly or pin straight. You should do wavy hair more often 👍😊

[@chelseyjones7385]

awww you visited my home town hope you had a lovely time brogan 🙊🥰

[@brogantatexo]

We did thank you! xx