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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

OXO Tower bar, Southbank, London

Cocktail classics: 22 of London’s best cocktail bars

27 November 2025 Pat Hindley London, Reviews & tips, UK

You can’t have a blog with cocktail in the title and not be a fan. I’m a lover of the[…]

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Dinner for Vampires, Bethany Joy Lenz

Book review: Dinner for Vampires, Bethany Joy Lenz

7 November 2025 Pat Hindley Books

Like many people, I’d imagine, I’ve never understood how people get caught up in cults. But in Dinner for Vampires,[…]

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Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki: 10 ways to make memories in Greece’s second-largest city

2 November 2025 Pat Hindley Europe, Greece

Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city and offers everything you need for a perfect weekend break. A waterfront setting, interesting historical[…]

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James, Percival Everett

Book review: James, Percival Everett

20 October 2025 Pat Hindley Books

I suspect the main question asked about James by Percival Everett is whether you need to have already read Huckleberry[…]

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Moulin Rouge, Piccadilly Theatre

Theatre review: Moulin Rouge, Piccadilly Theatre

4 October 2025 Pat Hindley Arts, London

I saw the film Moulin Rouge while on holiday in California in 2001. My friend and I spotted that Ewan[…]

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Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens

Amiens: why this French city is an excellent choice for a weekend break

21 September 2025 Pat Hindley Europe, France

Amiens isn’t a French city I’d heard of until I scanned Google Maps for a long weekend destination that isn’t[…]

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When All Is Said, Anne Griffin

Book review: When All Is Said, Anne Griffin

10 September 2025 Pat Hindley Books

An 84-year-old Irish man might seem an unlikely lead character for a book. But When All Is Said, by debut[…]

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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, South Iceland

South Iceland: the incredible highlights you won’t want to miss

3 September 2025 Pat Hindley Europe, Iceland

As a first-time visitor to Iceland, I decided South Iceland would provide the maximum variety of sights and experiences in[…]

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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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