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20 Romantic Things to Do in Brighton

By Ellie 13 July 2026 In Brighton Like a Local

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, planning a trip to Brighton – the spiritual home of the dirty weekend – might…

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A Sunny Surreal Day Trip to Dungeness, Kent

By Ellie 12 February 2026

I love going on day trips from Brighton. So far, I’ve taken…

She Was the First Woman To Sail Around the World

By Ellie 5 January 2023

It’s sunset on 14 September 1887 and we’re floating onboard a majestic…

A Night at Austria’s Floating Theatre

By Ellie 22 July 2026

Today we’re armchair travelling to Austria, to the shores of Lake…

I Wish They’d Bring Back London’s Lost Elevated Walkways

By Ellie 3 December 2025

Today we’re armchair travelling to the City of London, for a stroll…

12 Secret Shops in Brighton

By Ellie 15 July 2026

By secret shops in Brighton, I mean local independents that don’t get…

Italy’s Strangest Palace Lurks in a Sleepy Sicilian Suburb

By Ellie 22 December 2025

Today I’m reliving my trip to discover Italy’s strangest treasure, a crumbling…

Restless? These Travel Films Will Spark Wanderlust

By Ellie 17 February 2023

Here’s the cure for festive fatigue and the January blues. Some temporary…

Shopping for 2022 Illustrated Travel-themed Calendars

By Ellie 8 July 2022

Each year, Santa Claus takes a punt on the kind of travel-themed…

Brighton’s Last Fisherman and His Accidental Sculpture Garden

By Ellie 7 January 2023

When it comes to looking at art in Brighton, the off-beat…

Book of the Week: Ghost Signs, A London Story

By Ellie 6 April 2022

I’m glad I’m not the only one who searches the streets…

The National Christmas Museum Has Been Saved!

By Ellie 3 December 2025

Honestly, I didn’t realise this place existed, let alone that it was…

Hi, I'm Ellie

Hi, I'm Ellie. I write about travel the way I'd tell a friend – honestly, opinions included. I'm an independent travel writer and author based in Brighton, and I love getting under the skin of the places I visit to find what makes them special and worth your time.

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