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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
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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Reviews | Theatre

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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13 Of The Best Things To See and Do In Lisbon
Byemfletche April 23, 2024November 5, 2024

Whether your aim is to travel on a vintage yellow tram, visit jaw-dropping viewpoints, catch a little local culture or eat your body-weight in pasteis de nata, there are tons of exciting things to do in Lisbon.

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48 Hours in Seville – in November!
Byemfletche April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Tapas bars and stunning architecture. Hypnotic flamenco and the scent of oranges permeating the air. Winding alleyways and picturesque cobbled streets. Seville is a city that is likely to steal your heart.

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Theatre Review: Shrek The Musical at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Byemfletche April 10, 2024August 1, 2024

Oh, to live in this Big Bright Beautiful World! Shrek the Musical is bursting with feel-good vibes and wowing audiences at the Alex Theatre

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A Rainy Lisbon City Break in March
Byemfletche April 5, 2024November 5, 2024

A lighthearted look at some of the things to see and do that made our rainy day itinerary during our Lisbon city break in March.

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Theatre Review: Peter Pan Goes Wrong at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
Byemfletche March 16, 2024March 19, 2024

It’s mayhem at the Alexandra Theatre as Mischief Theatre come to town. But “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” is NOT a pantomime (OH YES IT IS…)

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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