Sparky Sees the World

I'm Emma Sparks, a Cardiff-based editor and writer with an incurable case of itchy feet. This is where I document my latest adventures and share travel tips and advice.

Latest Posts

Emma enjoying some sunshine on the Taff Trail Ⓒ Emma Sparks

Walking the Taff Trail: Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil

Published 8 March 2022

Walking the Taff Trail: Cardiff to Pontypridd

Published 16 February 2022

Review: beginner surf lesson at Adventure Parc Snowdonia

Published 26 September 2021

Review: the Mayan Trail tour with G Adventures

Published 20 December 2017

Top tips for nervous first-time scuba divers

Published 2 May 2013

Find modern touches in a medieval city © Emma Sparks

Two days in Tallinn: exploring Estonia's capital

Published 7 December 2017