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Emmalene | A Brummie Home & Abroad @emfletche

Perimenopausal Travel, Theatre & Lifestyle blogger. Brummie living in North Warwickshire. Loves gin, travelling, reading and music. Supports local independents

Joined March 2010
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Two fully-grown adults acting like small children at a theme park - what's not to love? Here's my guide to visiting Universal Studios Japan! abrummiehomeandabroad.com/un…

Thrills, Spills, Minions, and Mushrooms at Universal Studios Japan : A Brummie Home and Abroad

Two fully-grown adults acting like small children at a theme park - what's not to love? Here's my guide to visiting Universal Studios Japan!

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We discovered the Best of Madeira’s West during our January visit on a guided tour with Lido Tours. There were dramatic cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, charming coastal villages, spectacular scenery and picturesque panoramas 😍 abrummiehomeandabroad.com/be… via @emfletche

Exploring the Best of Madeira's West in January : A Brummie Home and Abroad

We discovered the Best of Madeira’s West during our January visit on a guided tour with Lido Tours. There were dramatic cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, charming coastal villages, spectacular scenery and...

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PRESS NIGHT INVITE 🎭I have some top-level clearance intel for you...@mincemeatlive at the @thealexbham is a brilliantly bonkers and hilarious spectacle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ abrummiehomeandabroad.com/th…

Theatre Review: Operation Mincemeat at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham : A Brummie Home and Abroad

I have some top-level clearance intel for you.. Operation Mincemeat at the Alexandra Theatre is a brilliantly bonkers and hilarious spectacle

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The Art of Deer-Feeding in Nara: A quick stop between Kyoto and Osaka : A Brummie Home and Abroad

Nara's proximity to Osaka and Kyoto make it an ideal day trip from either city, pop along and meet the politely bowing sika deer!

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Nara's proximity to Osaka and Kyoto make it an ideal day trip from either city. Pop along and meet the politely bowing sika deer! Or in my case, the more impatient deer... 🦌 abrummiehomeandabroad.com/de…

The Art of Deer-Feeding in Nara: A quick stop between Kyoto and Osaka : A Brummie Home and Abroad

Nara's proximity to Osaka and Kyoto make it an ideal day trip from either city, pop along and meet the politely bowing sika deer!

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A guided sake tasting is a perfect way to spend an afternoon in Kyoto! We got to know more about the Japanese beverage thanks to Insider Sake Experience 🍶 abrummiehomeandabroad.com/sa…

Sake Tasting at Kyoto Insider Sake Experience : A Brummie Home and Abroad

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

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NEW BLOG POST: The Sagano bamboo forest may be one of the most-photographed spots in Kyoto but we planned a day in Arashiyama which tried to avoid the crowds 🎍🏯🎌 abrummiehomeandabroad.com/ad…

Kyoto Travel Diaries: Adventures in Arashiyama : A Brummie Home and Abroad

The Sagano bamboo forest may be one of the most-photographed spots in Kyoto but we planned a day in Arashiyama which tried to avoid the crowds

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PRESS NIGHT INVITE: "The Battle" takes us back to the summer of 1995, and the heated rivalry between Britpop heavyweights Blur and Oasis. "Some Might Say" this is the hottest ticket in town from the beginning "To The End" 😉 @BirminghamRep abrummiehomeandabroad.com/th…

Theatre Review: The Battle, at the Birmingham Rep : A Brummie Home and Abroad

"The Battle" takes us back to the summer of 1995, and the heated rivalry between Britpop heavyweights Blur and Oasis. "Some Might Say" this is the hottest ticket in town from the beginning "To The...

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Tokyo Travel Diaries Day 2: Cats. Gotokuji Temple, birthplace of the lucky beckoning cat. Browsing the vintage and thrift stores in Shimokitazawa. Our First 7/11 experience. Digital rabbits at teamLab Borderless which gave us nightmares. Blackpool Tower abrummiehomeandabroad.com/to…

Tokyo Travel Diaries: Gotokuji and Shimokitazawa - Lucky Cats and Vintage Shopping : A Brummie Home...

On our 2nd full day in Tokyo we combined visits to Gotukuji and Shimokitazawa with a digital art experience at teamLab Borderless. And even a first visit to the legendary Japanese 7/11

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If you visit Japan and don’t experience Sumo Wrestling, you’re missing out! Asakusa Sumo Club may not be tournament sumo, but its a whole lot of fun! abrummiehomeandabroad.com/a-…

A Sumo Experience at Asakusa Sumo Club Annex Tokyo : A Brummie Home and Abroad

If you visit Japan and don’t experience Sumo Wrestling, you’re missing out! Asakusa Sumo Club Annex Tokyo may not be tournament sumo, but its a whole lot of fun

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AD/PRESS NIGHT REVIEW: Shout it from the rooftops: Fiddler on the Roof is thought-provoking, thoroughly entertaining and absolutely unmissable. It’s a 5-star production. @thealexbham abrummiehomeandabroad.com/th…

Theatre Review: Fiddler on the Roof at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham : A Brummie Home and Abroad

PRESS NIGHT REVIEW: Shout it from the rooftops: Fiddler on the Roof is thought-provoking, thoroughly entertaining and absolutely unmissable. It's a 5-star production.

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FIRST JAPAN BLOG POST! Our 9 day trip along Japan's Golden Route of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka barely scratched the surface of all that Japan offers. But we still managed history, culture, nature, food, drink and most importantly, fun 🏯 abrummiehomeandabroad.com/9-…

Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka: Our 9 Day Trip along Japan's Golden Route : A Brummie Home and Abroad

Our 9 day trip along Japan's Golden Route barely scratched the surface of all that Japan offers. But we still managed culture, nature, food and most importantly, fun

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NEW BLOG POST: Nice really is… well, nice. abrummiehomeandabroad.com/ni…

"Nice" to meet you: Our 2 day Itinerary in the French coastal city! : A Brummie Home and Abroad

Nice was the perfect way to unwind after a busy few days in Menton and Monaco. We swapped a busy itinerary for sunsets at the beach, mooching around the Old Town meandering, and slow day trips to...

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AD PRESS NIGHT REVIEW: Fingers on buzzers! The feel-good musical Starter for Ten is big-hearted, fun, witty and nostalgic, and is playing at @BirminghamRep now! abrummiehomeandabroad.com/th… via @emfletche

Theatre Review: Starter for Ten, Birmingham Rep : A Brummie Home and Abroad

Fingers on buzzers! The feel-good musical Starter for Ten is big-hearted, fun, witty and nostalgic, and is playing at Birmingham Rep now!

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RT @StanCollymore: Suicide. I'm choosing to be deliberately blunt and provocative in this post because it's necessary. Government, chariti…
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If Wes Anderson created a holiday destination, then Menton would be it. It’s effortlessly chic, pastel-hued and citrus-scented. Just like me. abrummiehomeandabroad.com/me… via @emfletche

Mesmerising Menton: Loopy About Lemons : A Brummie Home and Abroad

If Wes Anderson created a holiday destination, then Menton would be it. It’s effortlessly chic, pastel-hued and citrus-scented.

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PRESS NIGHT REVIEW (Spoiler-free!): The award-winning 2:22 A Ghost Story is keeping audiences on the edge of their seat at @thealexbham. @222aghoststory abrummiehomeandabroad.com/22…

Theatre Review: 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham (2025) : A Brummie Home and...

AD GIFTED TICKET: The award-winning 2:22 A Ghost Story is keeping audiences on the edge of their seat at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre

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If you’re planning on renting a car in Montenegro here are some handy tips from A Brummie Home and Abroad’s designated driver! abrummiehomeandabroad.com/dr…

Driving in Montenegro, according to Mr Fletche : A Brummie Home and Abroad

If you're planning on renting a car in Montenegro here are some handy tips from A Brummie Home and Abroad's designated driver!

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AD PRESS INVITE: War Horse is an emotional and powerful masterpiece, with outstanding puppetry and beautiful storytelling. A flawless 5 stars. @thealexbham @WarHorseOnStage abrummiehomeandabroad.com/th… via @emfletche

Theatre Review: War Horse at The Alexandra Birmingham : A Brummie Home and Abroad

War Horse is an emotional and powerful masterpiece, with outstanding puppetry and beautiful storytelling. A flawless 5 stars.

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AD PRESS NIGHT INVITE: We stepped through the wardrobe at @thealexbham to watch this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ magical production of “The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe” abrummiehomeandabroad.com/th… @LionWitchStage

Theatre Review: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe at The Alexandra Birmingham : A Brummie Home...

AD PRESS NIGHT INVITE: We stepped through the wardrobe at The Alexandra Birmingham to watch this magical production of "The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe"

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