Growing up, I have fond memories of visiting Treorchy. It was my grandparents' hometown and I often spent my summer holidays visiting my great grandmother, in Dumfries street, and extended family across the Valleys. However, as the years went by, my family moved to other areas in south Wales.
When I think of the Valleys, the main thing that comes to mind is its close knit communities, its underrated beauty and historical past. More than a decade later, I returned to Treorchy and visited other areas in the Valleys such as Rhigos, Pontypridd and Porth.
Here are the 10 things I learned while returning to the Valleys. You can get more Valleys news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
