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Tag: Art

High Clandon Estate Summer Art in the Vineyard

High Clandon: fabulous fizz and stunning art in a beautiful vineyard

6 August 2025 Pat Hindley Arts, Surrey, UK

High Clandon Estate Vineyard isn’t just somewhere to taste excellent English sparkling wine. It’s also a gorgeous place to stroll[…]

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Bathers at Asnières, National Gallery

London’s National Gallery, a true national treasure

25 January 2025 Pat Hindley Arts, London

London’s National Gallery is easy to take for granted. I walked past it at least twice a day when I[…]

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Nothing Special, Nicole Flattery

Book review: Nothing Special, Nicole Flattery

2 November 2024 Pat Hindley Books

Nothing Special by Nicole Flattery is anything but that. I found this coming-of-age tale interesting and entertaining, and I learned[…]

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Yellow Pumpkin, Naoshima

Naoshima: why you shouldn’t miss Japan’s gorgeous art island

30 October 2024 Pat Hindley Arts, Asia, Favourites, Japan

Getting to Japan’s art island Naoshima takes a bit of effort but it’s 100% worth it and shouldn’t be missed[…]

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Summer Exhibition 2024

The Summer Exhibition’s annual smorgasbord of art

11 August 2024 Pat Hindley Arts, London

I don’t think there is anything quite like the Summer Exhibition. Held at London’s Royal Academy of Arts every year,[…]

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Mosaic

Ravenna’s magical mosaics

14 December 2019 Pat Hindley Europe, Italy

Ravenna is one of those places that you can’t believe isn’t more famous. True it’s one of many art towns[…]

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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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