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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

Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An: 10 ways to enjoy a stay in this lovely Vietnamese town

9 July 2025 Pat Hindley Asia, Rest of World, Vietnam

I first visited Hoi An on a trip to Vietnam in 2005 and found a small old-world town where narrow[…]

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Book review: Taste: My Life Through Food, Stanley Tucci

4 July 2025 Pat Hindley Books, Food

If you enjoy reading about mouth-watering food with a generous sprinkling of celebrity gossip and recipes, then Taste: My Life[…]

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Split, Croatia

Split: how to spend two days in this vibrant and unique Croatian city

30 June 2025 Pat Hindley Croatia, Europe

Split is the second largest city in Croatia, so it’s a busy place, but I loved its lively vibe and[…]

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Queen's Club Championships 2025

Queen’s Club Championships: a great alternative to Wimbledon

25 June 2025 Pat Hindley London, UK

The Queen’s Club Championships is a tennis event I’d heard about for years, as it’s a popular one for corporate[…]

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Playa Corralejo

Corralejo: why this Canary Islands town is a great low season destination

22 June 2025 Pat Hindley Europe, Spain

Corralejo is a small town at the Northern tip of Fuerteventura, the second largest of the Canary Islands. A former[…]

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Chicago UK Tour

Theatre review: Chicago, UK Tour

18 June 2025 Pat Hindley Arts

Chicago first debuted on Broadway 40 years ago, and watching its most recent UK touring production, I can see why[…]

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Sophie Ellis Bextor, Royal Albert Hall, June 20205

Music review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Royal Albert Hall

15 June 2025 Pat Hindley Arts, London

Sophie Ellis-Bextor knows how to bring the disco to any venue, even one as classic as London’s Royal Albert Hall.[…]

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Book review: Piglet, Lottie Hazell

12 June 2025 Pat Hindley Books

Piglet is an ideal read for a book club because it provokes a range of views, which leads to a[…]

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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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