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  • The Hero of This Book, Elizabeth McCracken

    Book review: The Hero of This Book, Elizabeth McCracken

    7 April 2025 Pat Hindley Books, Homepage slider
  • Fushimi-Inari-taisha, Kyoto

    Kyoto: 10 amazing experiences in Japan’s cultural capital

    28 March 2025 Pat Hindley Asia, Homepage slider, Japan
  • A rose of Sarajevo, outside the Tunnel of Hope

    Sarajevo: what makes Bosnia’s capital such a special place

    23 March 2025 Pat Hindley Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe, Homepage slider
  • 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
  • Schotia Safaris, South Africa

    Schotia Safaris: a spectacular and affordable South Africa reserve

    8 February 2025 Pat Hindley Africa, Homepage slider, Latest post, South Africa

Recent posts

Bo-Kaap, Cape Town

Cape Town: a colourful city of contrast

28 August 2024 Pat Hindley Africa, Rest of World, South Africa

If I had to pick one word to describe Cape Town it would be contrast. The vibrant Victoria & Alfred[…]

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Shinkansen train, Himeji

Japan: 10 top tips for a perfect trip

21 August 2024 Pat Hindley Asia, Japan, Reviews & tips

Despite the language barrier it’s very possible to travel around Japan independently. But it’s a big place with an extensive[…]

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Standard Deviation, Katherine Heiny

Book review: Standard Deviation, Katherine Heiny

18 August 2024 Pat Hindley Books

Standard Deviation is one of those rare books that is filled with light-hearted humour, but is also poignant, sad and[…]

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Summer Exhibition 2024

The Summer Exhibition’s annual smorgasbord of art

11 August 2024 Pat Hindley Arts, London

I don’t think there is anything quite like the Summer Exhibition. Held at London’s Royal Academy of Arts every year,[…]

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Temple of Apollo, Side

A beach escape with a Side of history

17 July 2024 Pat Hindley Asia, Rest of World, Turkey

I generally consider myself more of a traveller than a holidaymaker. So booking a beach trip is unusual for me,[…]

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The Offing, Benjamin Myers

Book review: The Offing, Benjamin Myers

6 July 2024 Pat Hindley Books

When you hear a book is about a young man meeting an older woman, you imagine a classic coming-of-age, sexual[…]

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Theatre review: Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Gillian Lynne Theatre

3 July 2024 Pat Hindley Arts, London

Standing at the Sky’s Edge is very probably a musical for people who don’t like musicals.

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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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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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