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48 Hours in Vienna: The Christmas Edition
Byemfletche November 2, 2019September 4, 2025

The Austrian capital city is a perfect place for a winter city break, and the festive markets are amazing! Here’s A Brummie Home and Abroad guide to a perfect 48 hours in Vienna. Includes schnitzel, bratwurst and lots of mulled alcohol.

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Falling in love with Vienna
Byemfletche January 5, 2018August 20, 2025

We were looking for somewhere festive to spend our end-of-November wedding anniversary – and there are few European cities which do festive better than Vienna..

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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