Patrick Howse grew up in Lancashire and worked as a journalist for 30 years.
He covered conflicts in Northern Ireland and the Middle East, and between 2004 and 2009 was bureau chief for the BBC in Baghdad.
He now lives in Germany, where he has found joy, inspiration and sanctuary among the people and landscapes of Bavaria.
Patrick holds dual UK and Irish citizenship.

Patrick Howse grew up in Lancashire and worked as a journalist for 30 years.
He covered conflicts in Northern Ireland and the Middle East, and between 2004 and 2009 was bureau chief for the BBC in Baghdad.
He now lives in Germany, where he has found joy, inspiration and sanctuary among the people and landscapes of Bavaria.
Patrick holds dual UK and Irish citizenship.