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Category: Rest of World

Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul

Sensational Seoul: the perfect introduction to K-culture

29 April 2026 Pat Hindley Asia, 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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Colurful spices at Sharia As Souq, Aswan

Aswan: eight great experiences in this Southern Egypt town

17 April 2026 Pat Hindley Africa, Egypt, Rest of World

Aswan is the ideal next stop on an Egypt itinerary after chaotic Cairo. The town has traffic, too, but on[…]

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Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel: is it worth the 7 hour round trip from Aswan?

3 April 2026 Pat Hindley Africa, Egypt, Rest of World

Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s most iconic sights, but is it really worth the lengthy round trip from Aswan?[…]

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The Great Pyramids of Giza

Giza: how to visit its incredible pyramids and fabulous new museum

5 March 2026 Pat Hindley Africa, Egypt, Rest of World

Giza wasn’t the original plan for a Cairo hotel, but after deciding what my friend and I wanted to do[…]

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Mausoleum at the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan, Cairo

Cairo: navigating a day in this chaotic and cultural capital city

25 February 2026 Pat Hindley Africa, Egypt, Rest of World

Cairo is a very busy city. The roads of Egypt’s capital are congested with cars whose drivers relentlessly blast their[…]

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Four Seasons in Japan, Nick Bradley

Book review: Four Seasons in Japan, Nick Bradley

16 July 2025 Pat Hindley Books, Japan

Four Seasons in Japan is one of the most moving, beautifully written books I’ve read in a long time. Author[…]

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Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An: 10 ways to enjoy a stay in this lovely Vietnamese town

9 July 2025 Pat Hindley Asia, Rest of World, Vietnam

I first visited Hoi An on a trip to Vietnam in 2005 and found a small old-world town where narrow[…]

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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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