Pat Hindley, Author at TRAVEL COCKTAIL

Sea, sunshine & science in the city

When I read that Valencia has more than 300 cloudless days a year, I figured it had to be a[…]

Having visited quite a few wonderful Mayan sites in the Yucatan region of Mexico and, most recently, Copan in Honduras,[…]

When I read the reviews of my hotel in San Pedro, Belize, I was dubious about reports that you couldn’t[…]

The jail in San Juan Chamula is very small, but then no one spends more than three days there. The[…]

Aldous Huxley said it was as beautiful as Lake Como but with the added bonus of being surrounded by immense[…]

It’s hard to imagine how just $100 can change someone’s life, but in Mexico’s indigenous villages near Oaxaca, it’s happening[…]

After the hustle and bustle of Mexico City, I was expecting a much quieter time in Oaxaca. The drive from[…]

There’s a vibe in San Cristóbal de las Casas that makes you feel instantly relaxed and at home. Pedestrianised streets like[…]