5<\/p>\n The couple had just returned from a romantic getaway to VeniceCredit: Jam Press\/@whyitsross 5<\/p>\n Their next trip took them much closer to home, to WalesCredit: Jam Press\/@whyitsross<\/p>\n Ross had just spent a relaxing weekend basking in the sunshine, sipping on Aperol Spritz and eating delicious pizza.<\/p>\n He was taken to the Italian city as a treat by his boyfriend, Riccardo Gugliermini.<\/p>\n As it goes in relationships<\/a> Ross decided to do something equally as thoughtful in return – and decided to book a trip to Barry in Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n The pair had become big fans after watching the final episode at Christmas<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ross revealed to What’s The Jam<\/a> that they binged the whole series and as Riccardo had been “quoting it all year” it only felt right to visit.<\/p>\n Ross took to social media to document their experience revealing that on the tour, a knock-off version of Nessa welcomes guests on board a coach.<\/p>\n And they recite Smithy\u2019s <\/a>very lengthy Indian takeaway order.<\/p>\n There’s even a group sing-along to gets spirits high, and Riccardo showed off his Pam Shipman<\/a> top.<\/p>\n It turned out not that many people knew about the tour with one commenting on Ross’ video: “Omg, I had no idea you could do a Gav and Stace tour with Nessa, this is mint.”<\/p>\n Another remarked that it was “the height of British culture.\u201d<\/p>\n The real life of Barry Island made famous by BBC’s TV Series Gavin and Stacey 5<\/p>\n The pair took a selfie outside of the Shipman houseCredit: Jam Press\/@whyitsross 5<\/p>\n Riccardo made sure to pick up all his merch tooCredit: Jam Press\/@whyitsross<\/p>\n Ross added: \u201cRiccardo came back home with all the merch, including a mug, magnet and t-shirt – we had the absolute best time.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s part of the fun of being in a multicultural relationship, I\u2019m slowly learning Italian and enjoying his cooking<\/a>. I\u2019ve introduced him to Greggs<\/a>, Yorkshire puddings and a chippy tea.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m also getting him into other British comedy<\/a> classics, like Outnumbered, Peep Show and The Inbetweeners<\/a>. But Gavin and Stacey is his favourite.”<\/p>\n Although Ross admitted that he’d rather do a week in Venice<\/a> over a day out in Barry, Riccardo disagreed. <\/p>\n For anyone who wants to head over to do Barry to do some film location sight-seeing themselves, make sure to visit Trinity Street<\/a>\u00a0in Barry is home to the homes of Gwen, Uncle Bryn, and Doris.<\/p>\n On Barry Island itself there’s the famous Marco’s Cafe<\/a> and the arcade where Nessa worked the slots.<\/p>\n Up the road is The Colcot Arms aka Smithy’s local Essex<\/a> hangout and of course the\u00a0Tadross Hotel<\/a>\u00a0which doubles as The Dolphin.<\/p>\n Here’s more about Barry from a local who lived there before it was made famous by Gavin and Stacey<\/a>.<\/p>\n She reveals more about what Barry was like in the days of the Butlin’s resort on Nell’s Point <\/p>\n Here’s even more on Barry Island which is loved by huge Hollywood star has beachfront theme park and new attraction<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here’s where you can find the Victorian pub where Gavin and Stacey\u2019s final scenes were filmed<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Two](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/000-likes-ross-documents-welsh-1012155744.jpg\")
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