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A Not-Touristy Weekend in Porto: a Two-Day Itinerary

By Ellie 12 May 2026 In Europe Itineraries Portugal

Two days in Porto featuring where to find the best pulled-pork rolls ever, the funniest free guided tour and a day trip to…

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5 Stylish Independent Riads in Marrakech To Call Home

By Ellie 19 June 2026

This is the list of small, stylish, independent, not-too-expensive, down-to-earth riads with…

Scouting for the Best Beaches Near Brighton

By Ellie 24 June 2026

For a classic British day at the seaside, a trip to…

Finding a Penis-Themed Bar in a Sicilian Town

By Ellie 16 December 2025

Last September, the Ellie & Co investigative team of two spent a…

My 17 Favourite Places to Eat in Brighton

By Ellie 9 July 2026

Brighton and Hove’s food scene has transformed beyond recognition in the…

Beyond Amsterdam: Exploring North Holland’s Beaches, Villages and Countryside

By Ellie 22 June 2026

Next time you fly into Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, one…

Seven Dials, Brighton: A Neighbourhood Guide

By Ellie 17 June 2026

Seven Dials – or ‘The Dials’, as locals call it –…

Central Hove: A Neighbourhood Guide

By Ellie 9 July 2026

People often describe Hove as Brighton’s grown-up sister, but what I love…

Kemptown, Brighton: a Neighbourhood Guide

By Ellie 16 June 2026

Kemptown is Brighton’s most vibrant neighbourhood, best known for its grand…

North Laine, Brighton: A Neighbourhood Guide

By Ellie 6 July 2026

Today, I’m showing you around the North Laine, a colourful and…

An Insider’s Guide to Surviving Lewes Bonfire Night

By Ellie 8 December 2025

For 364 days of the year, Lewes is an ordinary historic market…

Walking the Tomb Trail through Brighton’s ‘City of the Dead’

By Ellie 2 November 2025

At this time of year, as the leaves fall from the trees…

A Cosy Guide to Autumn in Brighton

By Ellie 3 December 2025

I could never be one of those people that travel during leaf-peeping…

A Local’s Guide to Brighton

By Ellie 20 June 2026

Today, I’m sharing my local’s guide to Brighton, the buzzy creative city…

21 Secret Places in Sussex to Discover

By Ellie 8 December 2025

Today, I’m sharing my favourite secret places to visit in Sussex, a…

23 Secret Places in Brighton to Discover

By Ellie 16 December 2025

Today, I’m sharing my favourite secret places in Brighton to visit on…

London Road, Brighton: A Neighbourhood Guide

By Ellie 17 June 2026

There are pretty Brighton neighhourhoods and more ‘gritty’ ones. London Road,…

13 Secret Restaurants in Brighton

By Ellie 9 July 2026

Keeping up with the Brighton restaurant scene is one of my favourite…