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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

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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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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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

It’s hard to pick one favourite trip, but I’ve collated a selection of my all-time favourites.

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