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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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From City to Coast: Florence to Cinque Terre
Byemfletche May 5, 2016August 17, 2024

Monterosso-al-Mare in Italy’s Cinque Terre. It’s just like Weston-Super-Mare. But without the donkeys. And with blue sea.

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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!

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Happy travelling…home and abroad!

Emmalene, A Brummie Home and Abroad