Before moving to Cardiff I didn’t know what to expect. Being from the north of England originally, I had never had the opportunity to explore south Wales properly so was keen to get to make the most of the area as much as I could.
I wondered how the city would feel, knowing that sometimes it can be overwhelming to come to a new place if you don’t know your way around. But with the help of Google Maps and some lovely strangers, it didn’t take long at all to get settled in. Reflecting on what it’s been like since moving at the end of 2022, and chatting to other people who have moved from England, it seems that it doesn’t take people long to fall for the Cardiff life. And I've noticed that there is a very real difference between how people spend their time here and in England.
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