one day in kyoto

Asia | International Travel | Japan | Travel

Sake Tasting at Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
Byemfletche April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

A guided sake tasting is a perfect way to spend an afternoon in Kyoto! We got to know more about the rice-based beverage thanks to Insider Sake Experience

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Asia | International Travel | Japan | Travel

Kyoto Travel Diaries: Temple-Hopping along the Philosopher’s Path
Byemfletche March 29, 2026April 14, 2026

It’s hard not to fall in love with Kyoto when it puts on such spectacular autumn displays. We spent a day temple-hopping, to Ginkakuji, Eikando and Fushimi Inari

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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