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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

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Book club

Let’s talk about books: 10 tips for starting a book club

26 June 2024 Pat Hindley Books

As I’m transitioning this travel blog to cover wider cultural interests and experiences, I thought I’d share some tips for[…]

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Behind the scenes at London’s National Theatre

22 June 2024 Pat Hindley Arts, London, UK

If you’re a theatre geek like me then the opportunity to see behind the scenes at the National Theatre, one[…]

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South Africa: tips and trip planning

17 June 2023 Pat Hindley Africa, Rest of World, Reviews & tips, South Africa

Thinking about a trip to South Africa but not sure if it’s safe, easy to get around, or if the[…]

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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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Samarkand: the jewel in Uzbekistan’s architectural crown

26 March 2023 Pat Hindley Asia, Uzbekistan

Travel tours often save the best for last and Samarkand is undoubtedly the crowning jewel in Uzbekistan’s architectural crown. My[…]

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Silk weaving in Bukhara

Bukhara: Silk Road history, culture and crafts

26 February 2023 Pat Hindley Asia, Uzbekistan

Each of Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities was special but I think I liked Bukhara the most. Like Khiva and Samarkand,[…]

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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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Rhinebeck: even better than the movies

23 January 2023 Pat Hindley Americas, New York, USA

If you watch American TV shows or movies you’ll likely have seen small towns like Rhinebeck and thought they look[…]

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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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