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Voyages Magazine gives Tightwads a thumbs up

Posted on March 10, 2014 by admin

A review in Voyages Magazine calls Tightwads “an entertaining book” and says “descriptions of temples, typhoons and terrifying shiisas are beautifully expressed.” The reviewer, Ami Green,  goes on to say “Hinman gives us an opportunity to experience parts of the … Continue reading →

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“Interesting ports of call and lively writing”

Posted on February 24, 2014 by admin

The Ensign review of Tightwads on the Loose says,  ”Interesting ports of call and lively writing make this an entertaining tale.”  Read the full review here: Tightwads review in Ensign Winter 2014 Small Clip.

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SSCA Review praises Tightwads

Posted on January 20, 2014 by admin

Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) in its November 2013 review calls Tightwads an honestly-written and entertaining true life tale. Read the full review here: SSCA Review Nov 2013

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48 North Profiles Author Wendy Hinman

Posted on January 17, 2014 by admin

Frugal Voyages: A Conversation with Wendy Hinman By David Schmidt Wendy Hinman’s Tightwads on the Loose is not only entertaining, but reveals the unvarnished ins and outs of the true cruising life. Some cruisers wait until they can afford the … Continue reading →

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An “engaging, fast-paced memoir” for Wanderlusters

Posted on August 13, 2013 by admin

Wanderlust and Lipstick blogger Wanderboomer loves Tightwads on the Loose, calling it an “engaging, fast-paced memoir.” “Hinman paints enticing descriptions of days ‘filled with snorkels, hikes and books instead of meetings, deadlines and email’ and shipwreck dives in the Philippines. … Continue reading →

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“An Entertaining Book” Voyages Magazine

Posted on July 17, 2013 by admin

“Tightwads on the Loose, Wendy Hinman’s entertaining book introduces us to two very different people with a shared love of sailing and adventure. In revealing her heart, Wendy gives a poignant personal account. I finished her book with salt spray … Continue reading →

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A Nice Review from Women and Cruising.com

Posted on June 7, 2013 by admin

Women and Cruising.com’s Gwen Hamlin gives Tightwads on the Loose a thumbs up in a recent review. See the whole story here:  http://www.womenandcruising.com/blog/2013/03/gwen-hamlin-book-review-tightwads-on-the-loose-by-wendy-hinman/

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San Francisco Book Review

Posted on July 13, 2012 by admin

“A light-hearted tone and unaffected style make this an entertaining tale.” San Francisco Book Review “Learning Pidgin English in Vanuatu, the tea ceremony in Japan, dodging corruption in the Philippines and watching helplessly as an albatross dies, becalmed for days … Continue reading →

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