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
“Wry, gentle and brimming with detail… Every Other Hour is a lovely, relaxed travel book, bright-eyed with wholesome enjoyment of the author’s own country.” – Ursula Martin, author of One Woman Walks Europe
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 without a car?
In Every Other Hour, life-long public transport user Alice Hughes takes us on her own journey around the country, travelling by bus, train and her own two feet. Sharing the ups and downs along the way, she visits some of Wales’ most beautiful, interesting and rewarding places – both well-loved and lesser-known – exploring The Valleys by train, admiring dark skies in Y Bannau Brycheiniog, strolling along the Wales Coastal Path and more. Packed with charm, local character and unforgettable experiences, as well as Alice’s favourite foodie highlights, her warm, funny book is the perfect companion for anyone drawn to the joys of slow travel and 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
“Wry, gentle and brimming with detail; I found myself smiling in solidarity with Alice Hughes’ appreciation of the minutiae of life that journeys on public transport both bring to the fore and give you plenty of time to notice. Every Other Hour is a lovely, relaxed travel book, bright-eyed with wholesome enjoyment of the author’s own country.”
Ursula Martin, author of ‘One Woman Walks Europe’
“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
