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Tag: Wine tasting

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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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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Why Franschhoek is worth more than just a day trip from Cape Town

22 December 2024 Pat Hindley Africa, Rest of World, South Africa

A visit to Franschhoek’s vineyards is an appealing day trip option from Cape Town. But staying a night or two[…]

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Old Port, Limassol

Five reasons Limassol is a great addition to your Cyprus itinerary

10 November 2024 Pat Hindley Cyprus, Europe

Limassol wasn’t on my travel list until my niece and her fiance were attracted to the guaranteed sunshine of Cyprus[…]

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Montpellier tram

Montpellier: a medieval city with a modern twist

16 April 2021 Pat Hindley Europe, France

My reason for visiting the Languedoc region of France was to take a pilgrimage to the tiny appellation that produces[…]

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Picpoul

A pilgrimage to the home of Picpoul de Pinet

25 January 2020 Pat Hindley Europe, Favourites, France

It’s been a fair few years since I discovered Picpoul de Pinet, so when planning a wine tasting trip to[…]

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Provence

An unforgettable day in the Provence vineyards

12 August 2018 Pat Hindley Europe, France

I’m not sure when I discovered pale pink Provence rose. It might not be a very long term relationship, but[…]

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Avignon

Avignon: a picture perfect piece of Provence

12 August 2018 Pat Hindley Europe, France, What's trending

If you like spending sun soaked days exploring narrow cobbled streets and leafy squares populated by chattering cicadas, then you’ll[…]

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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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