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Category: Favourites

On the way to our Laos homestay on the Nam Our River

Laos homestay: a unique and unforgettable experience

12 March 2025 Pat Hindley Asia, Favourites, Homepage slider, Laos, Rest of World

On the last day of a trip my travel buddy and I always reflect on our highlights. For our adventures[…]

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Yellow Pumpkin, Naoshima

Naoshima: why you shouldn’t miss Japan’s gorgeous art island

30 October 2024 Pat Hindley Arts, Asia, Favourites, Japan

Getting to Japan’s art island Naoshima takes a bit of effort but it’s 100% worth it and shouldn’t be missed[…]

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Kravica Waterfall, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Croatia and Bosnia road trip highlights

12 October 2024 Pat Hindley Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Europe, Favourites, Reviews & tips

The Balkans have been on my travel list for a while, particularly Sarajevo since reading The Cellist of Sarajevo. So[…]

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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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Uzbekistan: eight extraordinary experiences you’ll love

8 May 2023 Pat Hindley Asia, Favourites, Uzbekistan

If I had £10 for every time someone said “Where?” when I said I was going to Uzbekistan, it would[…]

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What’s new, New York?

6 February 2023 Pat Hindley Americas, Favourites, New York, USA

There are not many cities I could imagine travelling to nine times, but New York is in a special category[…]

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Picpoul

A pilgrimage to the home of Picpoul de Pinet

25 January 2020 Pat Hindley Europe, Favourites, France

It’s been a fair few years since I discovered Picpoul de Pinet, so when planning a wine tasting trip to[…]

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Bhutan’s Haa Valley – the road less travelled

8 September 2019 Pat Hindley Asia, Bhutan, Favourites

I have to confess that as our minivan bumped endlessly along the winding mountain roads from Thimphu to Bhutan’s Haa[…]

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Yellow Pumpkin, Naoshima

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