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  • 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
  • Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul

    Sensational Seoul: the perfect introduction to K-culture

    29 April 2026 Pat Hindley Asia, Favourites, Homepage slider, South Korea
  • 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
  • OXO Tower bar, Southbank, London

    Cocktail classics: 22 of London’s best cocktail bars

    27 November 2025 Pat Hindley Homepage slider, London, Reviews & tips, UK
  • Luang Prabang: my top 10 experiences in this gorgeous Laos town

    5 June 2025 Pat Hindley Asia, Homepage slider, Laos, Rest of World

Recent posts

Ombre, Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew: a dazzling display to brighten your festive season

12 December 2024 Pat Hindley London, UK

Christmas at Kew was the UK’s original festive light trail, and I’m sure it’s still one of, if not, the[…]

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Ibiza Town

Ibiza: why this Spanish island is perfect for a winter weekend

8 December 2024 Pat Hindley Europe, Spain

I’ve never been much of a clubber so Ibiza wasn’t high on my travel list. But after hearing what a[…]

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The Secret Scripture, Sebastian Barry

Book review: The Secret Scripture, Sebastian Barry

17 November 2024 Pat Hindley Books

The Secret Scripture isn’t a quick read, but Sebastian Barry’s book is a poignant and moving story that weaves a[…]

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Lost in Ibiza, Rebecca Frayn

Book review: Lost in Ibiza, Rebecca Frayn

13 November 2024 Pat Hindley Books, Spain

I spotted Lost in Ibiza in the Hay Festival bookshop not long after booking a winter sun trip to the[…]

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Old Port, Limassol

Five reasons Limassol is a great addition to your Cyprus itinerary

10 November 2024 Pat Hindley Cyprus, Europe

Limassol wasn’t on my travel list until my niece and her fiance were attracted to the guaranteed sunshine of Cyprus[…]

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Why Am I So Single, Garrick Theatre

Theatre review: Why Am I So Single? Garrick Theatre

7 November 2024 Pat Hindley Arts, London

What can I say about Why Am I So Single? It’s fabulous, funny, moving and has some cracking songs that[…]

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Nothing Special, Nicole Flattery

Book review: Nothing Special, Nicole Flattery

2 November 2024 Pat Hindley Books

Nothing Special by Nicole Flattery is anything but that. I found this coming-of-age tale interesting and entertaining, and I learned[…]

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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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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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Yellow Pumpkin, Naoshima

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