Everyone has their own pandemic story but one Cardiff dad says his lockdown hobby got "bizarrely" out of hand. Abanos only starting tinkering with TikTok during lockdown and now has a loyal following of over 36,000 fans with his hilarious videos exploring some of South Wales' best hidden gems.
He's one of the most successful Welsh creators on the app and asked to be referred to as his TikTok handle as he "enjoys the mystique". Such is his popularity online, the 33-year-old has even been named as an official TikTok ambassador for Wales, a role in which he showcases his hometown and country to a potential audience of over a billion. Get the latest news from across Wales sent straight to your inbox by signing up to our newsletters.
His videos have seen him explore spots all over South Wales, from the Cardiff park lined with gravestones to the book shops of Hay on Wye. He's hung out with celebrities such as John Barrowman and the legendary Thornhill Sainsbury's cat, while he's even gone for a very early morning swim with TV star Mathew Pritchard.
