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Four Hours in Swansea, Wales.(The Good Life; TRAVEL)

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The poet Dylan Thomas called his birthplace an "ugly, lovely town." But with centuries of history to its credit, and some cutting-edge construction, this fishing village (called Abertawe in Welsh) is as picturesque as its English name suggests.

Stroll down the Mumbles, a walkway along Swansea Bay that passes through shops, eateries and piers.

Visit Swansea Museum to learn about the town's rich history and get a look at the mummy Hor (www.swanseaheritage.net), or see futuristic multimedia exhibits at the National Waterfront Museum, overlooking a marina (museumwales.ac.uk/en/swansea).

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