Coming Soon
Category: Coming Soon
Number of pages: 202
ISBN: 9781911752158
Publication date: September 14, 2026
Price: £12.99
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“…anyone reading this witty, wise book will suddenly find the idea of driving around Wales absolutely ridiculous.” – Andrew Martin, author of To The Sea by Train
Imposing castles, spectacular mountains, sweeping beaches and a vibrant culture make Wales a magnet for day-trippers, holiday makers and locals looking for an adventure. But how do you discover its joys if you don’t have a car?
In Every Other Hour, Alice Hughes lovingly guides us around the country, travelling by bus, train and her town two feet. Sharing both the ups and downs, she visits some of Wales’ most beautiful, interesting and tourist-friendly places, exploring The Valleys by train, admiring dark skies in Y Bannau Brycheiniog, strolling along the Wales Coastal Path and more. Packed with useful advice, tips and unmissable landmarks, including Alice’s favourite foodie highlights, her book is the perfect companion for anyone craving slow travel and the joy to be found exploring car-free.
Alice Hughes
Alice Hughes is a writer from Wales. She grew up in North Wales and studied French and Music at Cardiff University before completing a master’s in French Literature at the University of Oxford. Alice’s writing spans travel, place, arts and culture. She has twice been shortlisted for the Observer/Anthony Burgess Prize for Arts Journalism, winning the runner-up prize in 2024 for her review of the film Anatomy of a Fall. Life has taken her to Paris, Brussels and London and she now lives in Cardiff with her partner and their two cats. Her first book Every Other Hour is publishing in September 2026.
Photo by Tom Hoyles
“In elegant prose, Alice Hughes evokes a Welsh idyll of trains, buses, beautiful landscapes and diverse cuisines. Yes, the trains and buses have their foibles, but anyone reading this witty, wise book will suddenly find the idea of driving around Wales absolutely ridiculous.”
Andrew Martin, author of To The Sea by Train
