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Category: Favourites

Safiya 2 dahabiya

Dahabiya sailing: the only way to cruise the Nile

25 May 2026 Pat Hindley Africa, Egypt, Favourites, Homepage slider, Rest of World

Dahabiya wasn’t a word I’d ever heard of until I started planning a visit to Egypt. Now it’s up there[…]

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Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul

Sensational Seoul: the perfect introduction to K-culture

29 April 2026 Pat Hindley Asia, Favourites, Homepage slider, South Korea

Visiting Seoul was a three-night stopover on the way home from Japan. But it wasn’t enough time to experience everything[…]

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View of Palazza Reale from the top of Palazzo Madama, Turin

Turin: eight highlights of this gorgeous Italian city

11 December 2025 Pat Hindley Europe, Favourites, Homepage slider, Italy

Turin was once the capital of the Savoy kingdom (and later of Italy itself), so its beautiful royal palaces and[…]

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Kerið Crater, Golden Circle, Iceland

Iceland’s Golden Circle: a glorious mix of waterfalls, geysers and more

29 July 2025 Pat Hindley Europe, Favourites, Iceland

Iceland’s Golden Circle is one of the most visited parts of the country, but for good reason. Its combination of[…]

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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, 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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