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  • 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

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  • 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…

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  • 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

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  • 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!

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  • 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

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  • Theatre Review: The Sound of Music (The Alexandra Stage Experience)
    Reviews | Theatre

    Theatre Review: The Sound of Music (The Alexandra Stage Experience)

    Byemfletche August 16, 2024August 12, 2025

    (Ad: Gifted ticket) The Alex Theatre is alive with “The Sound of Music” thanks to the 2024 Stage Experience production of this iconic musical

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  • Squid Games at Sandbox VR Birmingham: Unleashing My Competitive Spirit!
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    Squid Games at Sandbox VR Birmingham: Unleashing My Competitive Spirit!

    Byemfletche August 10, 2024August 12, 2024

    Thanks to the team at SandboxVR Birmingham I had the opportunity to try out virtual reality for the first time!

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  • Planning the Perfect Port Day Independently – Handy Tips & Tricks!
    Cruise | Travel

    Planning the Perfect Port Day Independently – Handy Tips & Tricks!

    Byemfletche August 6, 2024August 19, 2024

    Say no to expensive cruise line excursions with my handy tips and tricks guide on planning the perfect port day independently

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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.

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