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Weekend in Brighton: a Two-Day Itinerary

By Ellie 17 July 2026 In Brighton Like a Local Itineraries

Two days in Brighton featuring where to find the best Japanese food ever and an outdoor spa-sauna experience you’ll rave about…

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Miniature Mid-Century American Motels

By Ellie 16 January 2023

I’m planning a trip to California in spring, am drawn to mid-century…

54 Free (and Cheap) Things to Do in Brighton

By Ellie 4 October 2026

Brighton is expensive, there’s no getting around it. But some of…

Wish You Were Here! (Vol 10)

By Ellie 23 January 2023

Oh look, it’s time for a seasonal edition of Wish You Were Here!, my…

Travel-themed Calendars for 2023

By Ellie 11 February 2023

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

12 Cabins in Sussex to Curl Up In

By Ellie 11 February 2023

Next time someone asks you what you’d like for Christmas, here’s an…

7 Wild Card Winter Sun Escapes You Hadn’t Thought Of

By Ellie 12 February 2026

Winter in the UK is on the way, ushering in cooler…

A Local’s Guide to Lewes, East Sussex

By Ellie 15 February 2023

If you read this post, you’ll know I’ve launched a new series…

Where to Find the Smallest Bookshop in Brighton

By Ellie 17 December 2025

You won’t find it on any of the usual roundups of Brighton’s…

Hidden Holland: A Twin-City Break to Nijmegen and Breda

By Ellie 16 December 2025

In spring, I was invited to explore two under-the-radar Dutch cities for…

Searching for Brighton’s Hidden Stone Circle

By Ellie 9 January 2024

London Road, the overlooked Brighton neighbourhood no one thinks to visit, is…

5 Stylish Independent Riads in Marrakech To Call Home

By Ellie 8 September 2026

This is the list of small, stylish, independent, inexpensive riads in Marrakech…