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Last Updated 13 June
 "People here love having a good time - Swansea and its residents are hugely overlooked and underestimated."About Me: I'm 23 years young and work full time as a Publicity Officer for an events organisation company here in sunny Swansea. I am passionate about my dance music, and I'm proud of the fact my taste has evolved with my age. My favourite Radio 1 DJ would have to be Seb Fontaine - he never fails to suprise me on his show by dropping something completely unexpected. I don't have much spare time but when I do I use it wisely by listening to Radio 1 and eating Jaffa Cakes.
The City:
Swansea is a rapidly expanding, culturally vibrant city with something to cater for everyone's taste, but it still embraces the charm and friendliness of a seaside town.
Eating Out:
The choice and diversity is a little overwhelming but my all time fave is Spice on St Helens Road - the best Thai and Indian restaurant I have ever been to. The decor is fresh and funky, the staff are friendly and courteous. Prices are very reasonable - but you would be happy paying double once you've tasted their food!
Pubs:
Once again spoilt for choice but my suggestion is; if you want to mingle with the beautiful people, listen to quality house music and sip cocktails on sprawling red and blue sofa's then check out Indigo, just off Wind Street. Plus, they have a bright pink ladies cubicle, many a happy night spent in there with girlfriends!
"What makes the Escape the best for me, apart from the great DJs they showcase, is the crowd. They are the friendliest I have ever come across." Clubs:
Only one club in Swansea worth going to if you are a serious dance music fan and that's Escape on Northampton Lane. Radio 1's Dave Pearce and Joey Negro were there Jubilee weekend and it was fantastic. There's three rooms to cater for all musical tastes from UK Garage to Progressive to funky US House. What makes this place the best for me, apart from the great DJs they showcase, is the crowd. They are the friendliest I have ever come across. Every single person is there to appreciate the music. An experience I wholly recommend.
Hotels and B&B's:
Patricks in Mumbles is one you have to check out. It's on the main strip by the coastline and the rooms all have sea views. They are all themed from Chinese style to rooms totally decorated in coffee colours. All have en-suite and feel like you are stepping into someone's home rather than a hotel. A great deal of thought has gone into each and every one and the result is very impressive. The staff are great and the restaurant stands on its own merit for the quality of their food.
Shopping:
A few years ago it would have been a must to travel to Cardiff for great clothes shopping but not anymore. Barkers, Tempo and Venture all provide the best in labels such as Firetrap, Hooch and Miss Sixty. Recently we have also aquired a Gap store and Rowberry's sell the finest selection in funky trainers and kinky boots. If it's bargains you are looking for then Hobo's has everything you could possibly need in second hand seventies clothing. All these stores are on the main High Street.
"People in Swansea are mentalists and any night of the week, the town is alive and bustling."People:
We have two universities in Swansea so there is a big student population here. Although the city is growing, the people don't walk along avoiding eye contact like in other largely populated areas. When you are out and about, you'll find even strangers say 'hello'. Shop staff always make conversation and you rarely find any attitude from anyone. People in Swansea are mentalists though and any night of the week, the town is alive and bustling. People here love having a good time - Swansea and its residents are hugely overlooked and underestimated. Thank-you Radio 1 for giving it the 15 minutes of fame it deserves!
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