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Seaside Souvenir Idea: Brighton Gin

By Ellie 13 July 2026 In Brighton Like a Local Food + Drink

Here’s a great Brighton souvenir idea for seaside and gin lovers. A bottle of Brighton Gin! It’s actually distilled at the…

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The Secret To Making Brighton Rock, circa 1948

By Ellie 1 May 2020

Totally random post alert, but seeing as I live at the seaside,…

An Otherworldly British Travel Wishlist

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Whenever I see a picture of somewhere amazing to visit, I bookmark…

Carmen Miranda and Her Incredible Tropical Hats

By Ellie 11 January 2019

Have you seen any Carmen Miranda films? My Mum loved old Hollywood movies…

The Time-Capsule Chocolate Shop in Brighton

By Ellie 20 March 2025

Today, I thought we could go shopping for luxurious, sweet seaside souvenirs…

An Eclectic South London Apartment Tour

By Ellie 17 January 2019

My friend, Alex, lives in a one-bedroom apartment in a Victorian townhouse…

Yep, My Parents Were Awesome

By Ellie 2 February 2021

Here are my parents on their wedding day, circa 1970-ish. Don’t they…

She’s Made it Her Mission to Send 1000 Vintage Postcards Around the World

By Ellie 13 January 2024

Sending postcards is a ritual I have when I travel. I…

Confession: I’m Terrified of Heights

By Ellie 11 May 2021

Although I am obsessed with travelling and adventures, a hobby known to…

Dinner in the Sky, Anyone (But Me)?

By Ellie 23 November 2021

Dinner in the Sky is a Belgian company that hosts dinner parties…

Christmas Past in an East London Townhouse

By Ellie 3 December 2025

Last week, Dan and I left Brighton for London to enjoy a festive…

Christmas Stocking Fillers for Travel Fans

By Ellie 22 June 2026

I’ve been making my list and checking it twice, and here are…