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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

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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The Devil Wears Prada, Dominion Theatre

Theatre review: The Devil Wears Prada, Dominion Theatre

29 August 2025 Pat Hindley Arts, London

The Devil Wears Prada was a great film that I wasn’t sure would translate well to the musical theatre stage,[…]

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Tunnel 29, Helen Merriman

Book review: Tunnel 29, Helena Merriman

24 August 2025 Pat Hindley Books

Tunnel 29 is a story that’s packed with fascinating characters and page-turning action that will have you gripped. But the[…]

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View of Reykjavik from the top of Hallgrimskirkja

Reykjavik: 10 tips for a great trip to Iceland’s colourful capital

19 August 2025 Pat Hindley Europe, Iceland, Reviews & tips

Reykjavik had been on my bucket list for a while, and Iceland’s capital city didn’t disappoint. Its seafront position, iconic[…]

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Brigadoon, Regents Park Theatre

Theatre review: Brigadoon, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

14 August 2025 Pat Hindley Arts, London

Brigadoon is a musical I grew up watching on TV. My mum was a big fan of Hollywood musicals, so[…]

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Texas, Sandown Park Racecourse

Music review: Texas, Sandown Park Racecourse

11 August 2025 Pat Hindley Arts, Surrey

Texas wasn’t a band that was really on my radar to see live. But when I saw they were playing[…]

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