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Author: Pat Hindley

Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel: is it worth the 7 hour round trip from Aswan?

3 April 2026 Pat Hindley Africa, Egypt, Rest of World

Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s most iconic sights, but is it really worth the lengthy round trip from Aswan?[…]

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St Patrick's Day Parade, Cabo Roig

Cabo Roig: a spectacular Paddy’s Day Parade with a Spanish flavour

27 March 2026 Pat Hindley Europe, Spain

Cabo Roig, a coastal resort on Spain’s Costa Blanca, might seem an unlikely place to host the biggest St Patrick’s[…]

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The Island of Mists and Miracles, Victoria Mas

Book review: The Island of Mists and Miracles, Victoria Mas

13 March 2026 Pat Hindley Uncategorized

The Island of Mists and Miracles is the story of an unusual occurrence on a small island off the coast[…]

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The Great Pyramids of Giza

Giza: how to visit its incredible pyramids and fabulous new museum

5 March 2026 Pat Hindley Africa, Egypt, Rest of World

Giza wasn’t the original plan for a Cairo hotel, but after deciding what my friend and I wanted to do[…]

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Mausoleum at the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan, Cairo

Cairo: navigating a day in this chaotic and cultural capital city

25 February 2026 Pat Hindley Africa, Egypt, Rest of World

Cairo is a very busy city. The roads of Egypt’s capital are congested with cars whose drivers relentlessly blast their[…]

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Into the Woods, Bridge Theatre

Theatre review: Into the Woods, Bridge Theatre

27 January 2026 Pat Hindley Arts, London

My only previous experience of Into the Woods was the film version, which I didn’t love. So I was unsure[…]

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Old God's Time, Sebastian Barry

Book review: Old God’s Time, Sebastian Barry

16 January 2026 Pat Hindley Books

Old God’s Time is an extraordinary book, not least because it was not at all what I expected it to[…]

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Titanique, Criterion Theatre

Theatre review: Titanique, Criterion Theatre

9 January 2026 Pat Hindley Arts, London

Titanique is camp, chaotic and a really fun night out, particularly if you’re a fan of Celine Dion. The show[…]

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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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