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Category: Favourites

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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Up close with the Udawalawe elephants

19 March 2017 Pat Hindley Asia, Favourites, Sri Lanka

Watching elephants in their natural habitat is just fabulous, especially if like me you’ve travelled to places where they live[…]

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Berlin

Berlin: wall to wall history, art, culture and fun

12 October 2015 Pat Hindley Europe, Favourites, Germany

Visiting Berlin today it’s hard to believe that less than 30 years ago it was a city divided by a[…]

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Washington DC

Why I was wowed by Washington DC

28 May 2015 Pat Hindley Americas, Favourites, USA, Washington DC

As with so many American cities, I’d seen Washington DC on TV and film so many times that I almost[…]

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Montmartre

Magical Montmartre

11 January 2015 Pat Hindley Europe, Favourites, France

Paris wasn’t my original choice for this year’s New Year trip, but I’m very glad it’s where I saw in[…]

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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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