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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

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style Exhibition

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, Kings Gallery

30 June 2026 Pat Hindley Arts, London

My primary memories of the late Queen’s clothing style are from her later years. But of course, she was young[…]

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Book review: Perfection, Vincenzo Latronico

25 June 2026 Pat Hindley Books

Perfection has just 115 pages, but it’s a thought-provoking read. And it’s exactly why I love being in a book[…]

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Palma cathedral, Majorca

Weekend breaks: 10 great European destinations for your shortlist

19 June 2026 Pat Hindley Europe, Reviews & tips

When you’re short on time, but your wanderlust is strong, Europe offers an incredible range of destinations that can be[…]

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Wes Anderson: The Archives, Design Museum

Wes Anderson: The Archives, Design Museum

13 June 2026 Pat Hindley Arts, London

If you’re a fan of Wes Anderson’s distinctive films, the Design Museum’s current exhibition is a must-see. Wes Anderson: The[…]

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The Accidental Tourist, Anne Tyler

Book Review: The Accidental Tourist, Anne Tyler

7 June 2026 Pat Hindley Books

The Accidental Tourist is the story of Macon Leary, a travel writer who hates travel. The books he writes are[…]

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Isabella Plantation, Richmond Park, London

Isabella Plantation: a colourful escape from Central London

31 May 2026 Pat Hindley London

The Isabella Plantation had been on my list of places to visit for a while, and once I did, I[…]

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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

Dahabiya wasn’t a word I’d ever heard of until I started planning a visit to Egypt. Now it’s up there[…]

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Romeo & Juliet, Harold Pinter Theatre

Theatre review: Romeo & Juliet, Harold Pinter Theatre

19 May 2026 Pat Hindley Arts

Just when you think you’ve seen Romeo & Juliet enough times, a new version comes along to tempt you. And[…]

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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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