{"id":6284,"date":"2015-03-20T13:13:20","date_gmt":"2015-03-20T13:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/?p=6284"},"modified":"2015-03-20T13:13:20","modified_gmt":"2015-03-20T13:13:20","slug":"ten-things-to-make-you-extremely-happy-in-cardiff-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2015\/03\/20\/ten-things-to-make-you-extremely-happy-in-cardiff-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten things to make you extremely happy in Cardiff today!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you smiling uncontrollably without knowing why? Of course you are, it\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dayofhappiness.net\/#happiness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Day of Happiness<\/a> \u2013 you knew that, right?<br \/>\nFlashmobs are occurring in cities all over the world in order to promote the day of happiness, including Milan, London and Washington.\u00a0While the closest happiness flashmob to the Welsh capital is occurring a stones throw away over the Bristol Channel, there is no reason why Cardiffians can not experience happiness in bountiful measures.<br \/>\nHere are our 10 things you can do in Cardiff to keep that smile going all day:<br \/>\n<strong>1. Visit a <a title=\"Hang out in the first suspended coffee shop open in Cardiff\" href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/2015\/03\/17\/first-suspended-cofffee-shop-opens-in-cardiff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">suspended coffee<\/a>\u00a0shop.<\/strong><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6309\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6309\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/CF_Suspended5_print2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6309 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/CF_Suspended5_print2-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"CF_Suspended5_print\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6309 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/CF_Suspended5_print2-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"CF_Suspended5_print\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Suspended coffees at the Boardroom are a perfect way to kick off a day of happiness<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nLocated in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/attraction-search\/attraction-search-results\/attraction-search-details?id=962600&amp;industry=TEA&amp;location=Cardiff&amp;radius=10&amp;filterIds=PropertySubType-5&amp;city=&amp;price=&amp;latitude=51.48167&amp;longitude=-3.180706&amp;ref=7F85DBD03BC743B6A2427E6E3C4E3F36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Duke Arcade<\/a>, the bohemian skate and surf theme <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theboardroomcoffee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boardroom Coffee Shop<\/a> is the perfect place to receive a smile-inducing caffeinated kick. While you&#8217;re there, purchase a suspended coffee \u2013 the advanced purchase of a coffee for anyone in need. As Mark Twain once said, \u2018the best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer someone else up\u2019.<br \/>\n<strong>2. Watch the<a title=\"Want to watch the solar eclipse safely in Cardiff?\" href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/2015\/03\/20\/want-to-watch-the-solar-eclipse-safely-in-cardiff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> solar eclipse<\/a> from <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cathays_Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cathays\u00a0Park<\/a>.<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_CathaysSolar.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6383 \" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_CathaysSolar.jpg\" alt=\"DG_CathaysSolar\" width=\"911\" height=\"765\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6383 \" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_CathaysSolar.jpg\" alt=\"DG_CathaysSolar\" width=\"911\" height=\"765\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><br \/>\nAmid the hustle and bustle of a busy city, Cathays\u00a0Park provides the ultimate serene escape to indulge in nature and observe todays solar eclipse \u2013 said to be the first complete total eclipse since 1999.<br \/>\n<strong>3.\u00a0Collect your thoughts in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/attraction-search\/attraction-search-results\/attraction-search-details?id=938700&amp;industry=TEA&amp;location=Cardiff%2C+Wales&amp;radius=10&amp;filterIds=&amp;city=&amp;price=&amp;latitude=51.46467&amp;longitude=-3.164097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roald Dahl Plass<\/a>.<\/strong><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6313\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6313\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_Roald_Dahl_Plass.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6313 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_Roald_Dahl_Plass-1024x524.jpg\" alt=\"DG_Roald_Dahl_Plass\" width=\"1024\" height=\"524\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6313\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6313 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_Roald_Dahl_Plass-1024x524.jpg\" alt=\"DG_Roald_Dahl_Plass\" width=\"1024\" height=\"524\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Roald Dahl Plass provides happiness in a scenic setting 24 hours a day<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nLocated along the coast at the foot of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cardiffbay.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cardiff bay<\/a>, the sea air provides the perfect dose of soothing relaxation. How could you possibly not feel happy in the public space named after Wales\u2019s most decorated writer.<br \/>\n<strong>4.\u00a0Admire the city\u2019s street art.<\/strong><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6360\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6360\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_StreetArt1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6360 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_StreetArt1-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"DG_StreetArt\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6360 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_StreetArt1-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"DG_StreetArt\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The streets of the city are awash with vibrant colour<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"line-height: 1.5\">Cardiff is full of it, and, if you haven\u2019t yet seen it, where have you been? Thanks to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emptywalls.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Empty Walls<\/a> project, among others, the streets of Cardiff are adorned with colour. If that isn\u2019t enough to make you happy, nothing will.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5\">5.\u00a0Taste the delights of a Clark\u2019s pie.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6361\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6361\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_pie.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6361 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_pie-1024x347.jpg\" alt=\"DG_pie\" width=\"1024\" height=\"347\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6361\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6361 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_pie-1024x347.jpg\" alt=\"DG_pie\" width=\"1024\" height=\"347\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Pleasure in the pastry<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n\u2018One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well\u2019, once said Virginia Woolf. We\u2019ve already consumed a <a title=\"Hang out in the first suspended coffee shop open in Cardiff\" href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/2015\/03\/17\/first-suspended-cofffee-shop-opens-in-cardiff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boardroom Coffee<\/a>, but when it comes to eating there is only one quick fix to guarantee digestive happiness \u2013 A <a href=\"http:\/\/www.clarkspies.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clark\u2019s pie<\/a>. With over 100 years of Welsh baking, they are the nation\u2019s favourite for a reason.<br \/>\n<strong>6. Venture into <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cardiffcouncilproperty.com\/#\/cardiff-market\/4531761765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cardiff Market<\/a>.<\/strong><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6370\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_Cardiff_Market1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6370 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_Cardiff_Market1-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"DG_Cardiff_Market\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6370 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_Cardiff_Market1-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"DG_Cardiff_Market\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> A timeless classic? Cardiff Market has been a source of happiness for centuries<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nNothing\u00a0brings a smile to the faces of people more than living history, right? Originally the site of Cardiff Gaol, the gallows were located on the site of the current St Mary Street entrance. Opened as a market in 1891, taking a trip back in time to the age-old structure offers the delights of quirky\u00a0food stalls, family owned fabric companies and a fishmongers, once famous for selling the meat of a 20 foot long thresher shark.<br \/>\n<strong>7. Explore mythical <a href=\"http:\/\/cadw.wales.gov.uk\/daysout\/castell-coch\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Castell Coch.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6331\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_Castle_Coch.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6331 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_Castle_Coch-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6331 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_Castle_Coch-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Castell Coch at daybreak, looking fresh from the scene of a fairytale.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nEveryone knows about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cardiffcastle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cardiff Castle<\/a> at the heart of the capital, but how many of you are aware of the enchanting Castell Coch, just a 15 minute drive from the city? The fairytale-esque, 19th century Gothic Revival castle sits atop the village of Tongwynlais and is sure to bring happiness of mythical measures to all who visit.<br \/>\n<strong>8. Delve into the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tafftrail.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taff Trail<\/a>.<\/strong><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6363\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_TaffTrail1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6363 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_TaffTrail1-1024x373.jpg\" alt=\"DG_TaffTrail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6363 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_TaffTrail1-1024x373.jpg\" alt=\"DG_TaffTrail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The Taff Trail is engulfed in beautiful woodland<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nAn emerging trend here seems to be nature bringing happiness, hardly surprising as Cardiff has more green space than any other city in Europe, per head of population. In that case, nothing ticks the boxes more than the Taff Trail. Making the most of former rail routes, the Taff Trail allows you to walk or cycle through 2000 acres of parkland. Spending your International Day of Happiness with Mother Nature, what could be better?<br \/>\n<strong>9. Take in The Cardiff Story.<\/strong><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6368\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6368\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_CardiffStory1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6368 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_CardiffStory1-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"M4031R-4201\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6368 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_CardiffStory1-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"M4031R-4201\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The old tale is told in the city&#8217;s oldest library<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nBased in the old library building on The Hayes, the Cardiff Story allows you to discover how the city transformed from the small market town of the 1300&#8217;s to one of the worlds biggest ports in the 1900&#8217;s, then emerging into the world famous metropolis it is today. Continue your happiness buzz with a walk down memory lane and beyond.<br \/>\n<strong>10. Hit the white water.<\/strong><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6369\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_WhiteWater2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6369 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_WhiteWater2-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"DG_WhiteWater\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6369 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DG_WhiteWater2-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"DG_WhiteWater\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Happiness in the form of exhilarating white rapids<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nThe bay isn&#8217;t just a pretty sight, it&#8217;s also home to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ciww.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cardiff International White Water<\/a> \u2013 an action packed water sports activity centre brimming with adrenaline evoking rapids. Crashing through the fast flowing water, a stones throw from the picturesque Wales Millennium Centre, happiness doesn&#8217;t come in much more organic, albeit slightly damp, forms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you smiling uncontrollably without knowing why? Of course you are, it\u2019s International Day of Happiness \u2013 you knew that, right? Flashmobs are occurring in cities all over the world in order to promote the day of happiness, including Milan, London and Washington.\u00a0While the closest happiness flashmob to the Welsh capital is occurring a stones throw away over the Bristol Channel, there is no reason why Cardiffians can not experience happiness in bountiful measures. 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