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  • A Ferry-Tale Journey, from Tallinn to Helsinki
    Estonia | Europe | Finland | Travel

    A Ferry-Tale Journey, from Tallinn to Helsinki

    Byemfletche March 27, 2025April 26, 2025

    The ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki is a great way to experience two capital cities in a short time, and to experience a little bit of the Finnish culture (without the costs of a stay in expensive Helsinki!). A two hour ferry ride each way makes it possible to weave into most Tallinn itineraries.

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  • Towers, Tours and Taprooms: 48 hours in Tallinn
    City Guide | Estonia | Travel

    Towers, Tours and Taprooms: 48 hours in Tallinn

    Byemfletche March 23, 2025March 30, 2026

    We discovered the best of Tallinn in just 48 hours, exploring the medieval Old Town, trendy Telliskivi, and other attractions. We even managed a quick day trip to Helsinki! Here are my tips and recommendations to help you plan a similar Tallinn adventure!

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  • Beyond Tallinn’s Old Town: Telliskivi Creative City
    Estonia | Europe | Travel

    Beyond Tallinn’s Old Town: Telliskivi Creative City

    Byemfletche March 10, 2025March 23, 2025

    A vibrant creative hub with street art and taprooms, make sure Telliskivi Creative City is on your Tallinn itinerary!

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  • Tallinn in a Nutshell: Free Walking Tour with Estadventures
    Estonia | Europe | International Travel | Travel

    Tallinn in a Nutshell: Free Walking Tour with Estadventures

    Byemfletche February 23, 2025December 22, 2025

    Come with us on our Tallinn in a Nutshell tour, and learn quirky facts about Tallinn – including the city’s most expensive public toilet and the curse that befell the city’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral!

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  • Exploring Riga in Two Days
    Europe | International Travel | Latvia | Travel

    Exploring Riga in Two Days

    Byemfletche February 2, 2025February 8, 2025

    Latvia’s capital is a charming city – want a peek at our itinerary for exploring Riga in two days? Well, two and a half actually…

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  • Birdsong UK Tour
    Reviews | Theatre

    Theatre Review: Birdsong at the Birmingham Rep

    Byemfletche January 29, 2025August 11, 2025

    Intensely passionate and hauntingly brutal, the acclaimed Birdsong play is a moving adaptation of Sebastian Faulk’s epic novel. Currently playing at the Birmingham Rep

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  • How to travel between Riga and Tallinn by bus
    Estonia | Europe | International Travel | Latvia | Travel

    How to travel between Riga and Tallinn by bus

    Byemfletche January 26, 2025February 3, 2025

    After two days in Riga, it’s time to move on to Tallinn. Latvia and Estonia are well connected by bus, making it a perfect multi-city trip.

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  • Riga Central Market
    Europe | Food and Drink | International Travel | Latvia | Travel

    Sampling Latvian Cuisine on a Riga Central Market Food Tour

    Byemfletche January 16, 2025February 3, 2025

    Housed within historic Zeppelin hangars, Riga Central Market is the perfect place to sample Latvian produce on a guided foodie tour!

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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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