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Author: Pat Hindley

Summer Exhibition 2024

The Summer Exhibition’s annual smorgasbord of art

11 August 2024 Pat Hindley Arts, London

I don’t think there is anything quite like the Summer Exhibition. Held at London’s Royal Academy of Arts every year,[…]

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Temple of Apollo, Side

A beach escape with a Side of history

17 July 2024 Pat Hindley Asia, Rest of World, Turkey

I generally consider myself more of a traveller than a holidaymaker. So booking a beach trip is unusual for me,[…]

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The Offing, Benjamin Myers

Book review: The Offing, Benjamin Myers

6 July 2024 Pat Hindley Books

When you hear a book is about a young man meeting an older woman, you imagine a classic coming-of-age, sexual[…]

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Theatre review: Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Gillian Lynne Theatre

3 July 2024 Pat Hindley Arts, London

Standing at the Sky’s Edge is very probably a musical for people who don’t like musicals.

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Koyasan

Highlights of Japan’s stunning south

30 June 2024 Pat Hindley Asia, Favourites, Japan, Rest of World

Most trips to Japan start in its extraordinary capital, Tokyo. And for a first-time visitor, it’s not to be missed.[…]

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Book club

Let’s talk about books: 10 tips for starting a book club

26 June 2024 Pat Hindley Books

As I’m transitioning this travel blog to cover wider cultural interests and experiences, I thought I’d share some tips for[…]

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Behind the scenes at London’s National Theatre

22 June 2024 Pat Hindley Arts, London, UK

If you’re a theatre geek like me then the opportunity to see behind the scenes at the National Theatre, one[…]

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South Africa: tips and trip planning

17 June 2023 Pat Hindley Africa, Rest of World, Reviews & tips, South Africa

Thinking about a trip to South Africa but not sure if it’s safe, easy to get around, or if the[…]

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Hello and welcome to my blog. I’m Pat and I love all things travel and culture. This is the online home for my adventures, experiences, tips and reviews.  I hope it provides ideas and inspiration for you to enjoy life as much as I do!

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Travel favourites

Yellow Pumpkin, Naoshima

It’s hard to pick one favourite trip, but I’ve collated a selection of my all-time favourites.

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Shinkansen train, Himeji

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