Mesmerising Menton: Loopy About Lemons
If Wes Anderson created a holiday destination, then Menton would be it. It’s effortlessly chic, pastel-hued and citrus-scented. Just like A Brummie Home and Abroad.
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Theatre Review: 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham (2025)
The award-winning 2:22 A Ghost Story is keeping audiences on the edge of their seat at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre
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Montenegro Diaries: A Lake Skadar Boat Trip and Visiting Virpazar
What began as a laid-back week in Kotor turned into a spontaneous road trip through Montenegro’s most scenic (and winding) roads — our destination: the breathtaking Lake Skadar.
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City Guide | Europe | Poland | Travel
A Festive 4 Days in Gdańsk
“Most people come to Gdańsk because of the pretty Instagram photos or cheap Ryanair flights” Our walking tour guide had it spot on. I felt more than a little seen, after all, both of those things had influenced my choice of Gdańsk for a December city break destination. But we were soon to learn that there is so much more to Gdańsk than picture postcard scenes and popular pierogi restaurants.
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Europe | Montenegro | Travel
Kotor Views From Above, Minus the Hiking: The Kotor-Lovćen Cable Car
Riding the Kotor-Lovćen Cable Car – and the subsequent alpine coaster ride and spritz-with-a-view – was one of the highlights of our week in Montenegro. The views from the top are truly breathtaking – and all without much effort 😉
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Theatre Review: West Side Story (The Alexandra Stage Experience 2025)
There is so much to enjoy in this Stage Experience production of West Side Story, and it has a right to shine amongst the other professional shows gracing the Alexandra Stage in 2025. It is a 5-star production brimming with raw emotion and outstanding talent.
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Driving in Montenegro, according to Mr Fletche
If you’re planning on renting a car in Montenegro here are some handy tips from A Brummie Home and Abroad’s designated driver!
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Theatre Review: War Horse at The Alexandra Birmingham
AD: This Press Review refers to the 2025 Touring Production of “War Horse” at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham* It’s an unusual Sunday afternoon visit for us to the Alexandra Birmingham for Press Night – or should that be Press Afternoon. But two things are drawing us to the theatre. Firstly, the air conditioning on this…
