tourist train in Alesund

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Sail Away Stories: What to see when you’re ashore in Ålesund, Norway:
Byemfletche June 29, 2023June 26, 2026

We recently explored the majestic Norwegian Fjords on a Celebrity cruise. Our first port in Norway was the art nouveau city of Ålesund.

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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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Happy travelling…home and abroad!

Emmalene, A Brummie Home and Abroad