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Author: Pat Hindley

Luang Prabang: my top 10 experiences in this gorgeous Laos town

5 June 2025 Pat Hindley Asia, Laos, Rest of World

Despite its increase in popularity, Luang Prabang is one of the most relaxed towns I’ve visited in Southeast Asia. Its[…]

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How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House, Cherie Jones

Book review: How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House, Cherie Jones

19 May 2025 Pat Hindley Books

I think the best way to describe How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House is with words like unflinching, gritty[…]

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Marie and Rosetta

Theatre review: Marie and Rosetta, Rose Theatre

12 May 2025 Pat Hindley Arts, London

If you’re looking for a musical packed with gospel and blues songs that lift the soul as well as the[…]

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Boulders Penguin Colony, Simon's Town, Cape Peninsula

Cape Peninsula: the perfect day trip for fabulous views and cute penguins

8 May 2025 Pat Hindley Africa, Rest of World, South Africa

A trip to Cape Town wouldn’t be complete without a drive down the Cape Peninsula, where you’ll see the most[…]

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Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik: how to make the most of Croatia’s captivating coastal city

1 May 2025 Pat Hindley Croatia, Europe

Dubrovnik is undoubtedly one of the best-preserved walled towns in Europe. Reshaped after an earthquake in 1667, it seems not[…]

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Tower Bridge. London

Tower Bridge: the inside story of an iconic London landmark

25 April 2025 Pat Hindley London, UK

Tower Bridge is one of London’s most iconic sights, but did you know that each tower weighs the equivalent of[…]

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Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima

Hiroshima: how to spend two days in Japan’s city of hope

21 April 2025 Pat Hindley Asia, Japan

On 6 August 1945, the Japanese city of Hiroshima was devastated by an atomic bomb. The city was rebuilt and[…]

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Lower-class housing at Langa township, Cape Town

Langa township: where you’ll see a different side to Cape Town

11 April 2025 Pat Hindley Africa, Rest of World, South Africa

Langa is an area of Cape Town that feels miles away from the historic city centre and the pretty coastal[…]

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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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