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A Guide to Hydra, the Time-warp Greek Island

By Ellie 6 May 2026 In Europe Greece

Today, I want to share some notes on and photos of an end-of-season trip I took to the special little…

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Finding a Hidden Collector’s Cottage, Brighton

By Ellie 14 December 2021

The North Laine in Brighton is a vibrant neighbourhood with a relaxed…

Inside the Secret World of a London Globemaker

By Ellie 7 July 2022

Not many people get to see inside the workshop of one of…

How to Watch a Solar Eclipse, circa 1960

By Ellie 22 November 2021

If you’re sad to be missing out on seeing the US…

Made in Sussex: Chocolate in Cheeky Packaging

By Ellie 5 May 2021

I’m a sucker for cool packaging and obv love chocolate, so my…

My Secret Brighton Garden

By Ellie 20 March 2025

This summer, I fell in love with Brighton all over again when…

Capturing India’s Incredible Vanishing Stepwells

By Ellie 10 May 2021

What’s the most mysterious sight you’ve encountered on a trip? For me,…

He’s the Banksy of Flower Arranging, New York

By Ellie 7 July 2022

While New Yorkers are fast asleep in their beds, something exciting is…

Meet the Couple Behind London’s Blue Plaques

By Ellie 16 December 2025

I’ve never seen so many blue plaques as I have in the…

Dipping into Iceland’s Hidden Hot Spring Pool

By Ellie 3 December 2025

Here’s an off-radar place to bookmark for an unforgettable outdoor swimming…

The New York Corner Shop, Made of Felt

By Ellie 22 November 2021

I’m a huge fan of art installations, and borderline obsessed with…

Brighton’s Hidden Thai Restaurant

By Ellie 20 March 2025

There are so many Thai restaurants in Brighton and Hove, it can…