Skip to content
Facebook X Instagram

A Brummie Home and Abroad

Part-time Traveller, Full-Time Brummie

  • HomeExpand
    • All About Me…
    • Get in touch!
  • A Brummie At HomeExpand
    • Birmingham
    • UK TravelExpand
      • England
      • Wales
      • Scotland
  • A Brummie AbroadExpand
    • Europe A-IExpand
      • Albania
      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Baltic states
      • Croatia
      • Denmark
      • France
      • Germany
      • Greece
      • Hungary
      • Italy
    • Europe L-ZExpand
      • Luxembourg
      • Malta
      • Montenegro
      • Norway
      • Poland
      • Portugal
      • Spain
      • Switzerland
      • The Netherlands
    • Further AfieldExpand
      • Japan
      • Morocco
      • Costa Rica
      • Canada
      • USA
      • Mexico
      • Kenya
  • CultureExpand
    • Books
    • Theatre
Facebook Twitter Instagram Threads
A Brummie Home and Abroad
Part-time Traveller, Full-Time Brummie
  • Theatre Review: Becoming Nancy at the Birmingham Rep
    Reviews | Theatre

    Theatre Review: Becoming Nancy at the Birmingham Rep

    Byemfletche October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

    A dynamite show about coming out and coming-of-age, Becoming Nancy is yet another spectacular production at the Birmingham Rep

    Read More Theatre Review: Becoming Nancy at the Birmingham RepContinue

  • Theatre Review: Lord of the Dance – A Lifetime of Standing Ovations, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
    Theatre

    Theatre Review: Lord of the Dance – A Lifetime of Standing Ovations, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

    Byemfletche October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

    AD PRESS NIGHT REVIEW | We tapped and twirled our way to Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre for the Press Night performance of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

    Read More Theatre Review: Lord of the Dance – A Lifetime of Standing Ovations, Alexandra Theatre, BirminghamContinue

  • Three Days One Backpack – the September City Break Edition
    Travel | Travel Tips

    Three Days One Backpack – the September City Break Edition

    Byemfletche September 29, 2024October 12, 2024

    Want to know how we packed for our September Lisbon city break using only an under-seat bag to avoid luggage fees? Here are my handy tips for packing light!

    Read More Three Days One Backpack – the September City Break EditionContinue

  • One day in charming Cadiz
    Cruise | Europe | Spain | Travel

    Sail Away Stories: A Day Ashore in Charming Cádiz

    Byemfletche September 22, 2024June 26, 2026

    Charming Cádiz was the final stop on our 2 week Mediterranean Cruise. Known for its rich European and Moorish heritage, Cádiz offers bustling plazas, a cathedral, and Mercado Central for local food. We soaked up the sunshine, sights & sangria on our day ashore in Cádiz

    Read More Sail Away Stories: A Day Ashore in Charming CádizContinue

  • Sail Away Stories: A Gaudi-Inspired Day in Barcelona
    Cruise | Europe | Spain | Travel

    Sail Away Stories: A Gaudi-Inspired Day in Barcelona

    Byemfletche September 11, 2024June 26, 2026

    With just one day in Barcelona, we focused on two iconic Gaudi attractions: Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Here are my handy tips for visiting Barcelona on a cruise stop. Oh, and how NOT to get to Sagrada Familia…

    Read More Sail Away Stories: A Gaudi-Inspired Day in BarcelonaContinue

  • A collage of photographs from Marseille
    Cruise | Europe | France | Travel

    Sail Away Stories: Exploring Marseille, from Le Vieux Port to La Panier on a Free Walking Tour

    Byemfletche September 1, 2024June 26, 2026

    Marseille, France’s oldest city, offers a vibrant mix of history, culture, and Mediterranean charm. We took a free walking tour to learn more about the city’s fascinating past

    Read More Sail Away Stories: Exploring Marseille, from Le Vieux Port to La Panier on a Free Walking TourContinue

  • Pretty Woman The Musical: A man in a suit and a woman in a short white and blue dress with a red coat sit on a bench
    Reviews | Theatre

    Theatre Review: Pretty Woman The Musical

    Byemfletche August 21, 2024August 1, 2025

    (AD: Gifted Ticket) Pretty Woman The Musical is a heart-warming and faithful stage adaptation of the 1990 film. It would be a big mistake to miss it. Huge!

    Read More Theatre Review: Pretty Woman The MusicalContinue

  • Vernazza, one of the five towns of Cinque Terre
    Cruise | Europe | Italy | Travel

    Sail Away Stories: Exploring Cinque Terre in One Day from La Spezia

    Byemfletche August 18, 2024June 26, 2026

    Nestled atop the rugged cliffs overlooking the Ligurian Sea lie the five vibrant towns of Cinque Terre. However, can they be thoroughly explored in just one day? Here’s how we did it after arriving by cruise ship at nearby port La Spezia

    Read More Sail Away Stories: Exploring Cinque Terre in One Day from La SpeziaContinue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 … 9 10 11 12 13 … 81 Next PageNext
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Threads
  • Mail

Looking for Something?

Search

So what IS a Brummie?

Booking tours or activities? Use my Get Your Guide (Affiliate Link)!

Welcome to my World!

Alright bab?

I’m Emmalene, a forty-something born and bred Brummie. Married to Chris. AKA Mr Fletche, taker of photographs, driver abroad and long-suffering travel companion.

I’m a big advocate of eating, drinking and supporting local independent businesses.

But travel is my passion. Simple, easy travel. Here you’ll find how to cram all the sights into a weekend city break. Accidental hikes. Travel fails. Honest rambling travel diaries. Where to find craft beer, gin and street food.

We fit travel around full-time jobs, making the most of weekends, Bank Holidays and maximising those precious annual leave days!

Apart from travel, I love to read books, listen to music, drink gin and visit the theatre.

I always love to hear what you think so please like, comment or share!

Happy travelling…home and abroad!

Emmalene, A Brummie Home and Abroad

Follow Me on Facebook

Follow Me on Facebook

Archives

Got five minutes?

  • 13 Of The Best Things To See and Do In Lisbon
    13 Of The Best Things To See and Do In Lisbon
  • Best things to Do & See in Marrakech in 2 Days (And What We Skipped!)
    Best things to Do & See in Marrakech in 2 Days (And What We Skipped!)
  • Visiting Seville in November
    Visiting Seville in November
  • 11 Fab Things To Do in Berlin in 48 hours
    11 Fab Things To Do in Berlin in 48 hours
  • 9 Great Places to Eat and Drink in Gdańsk
    9 Great Places to Eat and Drink in Gdańsk
  • 48 Hours in Seville - in November!
    48 Hours in Seville - in November!
 

© 2026 A Brummie Home and Abroad - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP

  • Home
    • All About Me…
    • Get in touch!
  • A Brummie At Home
    • Birmingham
    • UK Travel
      • England
      • Wales
      • Scotland
  • A Brummie Abroad
    • Europe A-I
      • Albania
      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Baltic states
      • Croatia
      • Denmark
      • France
      • Germany
      • Greece
      • Hungary
      • Italy
    • Europe L-Z
      • Luxembourg
      • Malta
      • Montenegro
      • Norway
      • Poland
      • Portugal
      • Spain
      • Switzerland
      • The Netherlands
    • Further Afield
      • Japan
      • Morocco
      • Costa Rica
      • Canada
      • USA
      • Mexico
      • Kenya
  • Culture
    • Books
    • Theatre
Search