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  • Sail Away Stories: Exploring Palma de Mallorca’s History and Culture on a Free Walking Tour
    Cruise | Europe | Spain | Travel

    Sail Away Stories: Exploring Palma de Mallorca’s History and Culture on a Free Walking Tour

    Byemfletche July 27, 2024June 26, 2026

    Mallorca offers more than just beaches and nightlife. A free walking tour is a great way to explore Palma’s Old Town and its highlights, including Palma Cathedral and the Royal Palace of L’Almudaina,

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  • One day ashore in La Coruna
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    Sail Away Stories: One Day in La Coruña

    Byemfletche July 21, 2024June 26, 2026

    La Coruña was the first stop on our 2-week Mediterranean cruise. With just 7 hours to explore, highlights included María Pita Square and Torre de Hércules lighthouse. The city blends old and new, offering rich maritime history and charming scenery.

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  • Our Lisbon Travel Diary Day Two: Graça, Alfama, and Even More Rain
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    Our Lisbon Travel Diary Day Two: Graça, Alfama, and Even More Rain

    Byemfletche July 15, 2024July 15, 2024

    Despite more rain on Lisbon Day Two, we went on the search for street and historic sites in Graça and Alfama.

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  • Drinking and Dining Onboard P&O Arvia
    Cruise | Europe | Food and Drink | International Travel | Travel

    Drinking and Dining Onboard P&O Arvia

    Byemfletche July 3, 2024August 19, 2024

    The dining and drinking options onboard P&O’s Arvia exceeded expectations. Well, except for the buffet. Where WERE all the spoons?

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  • P&O Arvia Review: A Family-Oriented Cruise Experience
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    P&O Arvia Review: A Family-Oriented Cruise Experience

    Byemfletche June 28, 2024July 5, 2026

    Thinking of booking a cruise on P&O’s newest ship? Here’s my honest P&O Arvia Cruise review to help you decide if Arvia (and P&O) is for you!

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  • Cruising The Med on P&O Arvia Our 14 Day Itinerary
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    P&O Arvia: Our 14 day Mediterranean Cruise Itinerary

    Byemfletche June 16, 2024October 27, 2024

    Thinking about booking a 14 day Mediterranean Cruise with P&O? This is a (not-so-brief) overview of our itinerary on Arvia

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  • Our Lisbon Travel Diary Day One: Walking Tours, Wet Weather and Bus Trips to Nowhere
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    Our Lisbon Travel Diary Day One: Walking Tours, Wet Weather and Bus Trips to Nowhere

    Byemfletche May 22, 2024October 12, 2024

    Despite facing heavy rains and winds on our Lisbon trip, we adapted our plans, There was history, culture, a thorough exploration of the transport system and plenty of drinks! Welcome to Day 1 of our Lisbon Travel Diaries.

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  • Theatre Review: Withnail and I at the Birmingham Rep
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    Theatre Review: Withnail and I at the Birmingham Rep

    Byemfletche May 14, 2024May 15, 2024

    The Birmingham Rep presents the first-ever stage adaptation of cult film “Withnail and I,” complete with its classic and memorable dialogue.

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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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