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Did You Know You Can Send Chocolates to the Real Saint Valentine?

By Ellie 3 December 2025 In Europe

I’ve just spent the morning brushing up on the history of Valentine’s Day, as you do. During my history class, I…

The Other Side of Venice Beach, Los Angeles

By Ellie 3 December 2025

Next time you visit Los Angeles, make sure you add a…

London’s Best Coffee is in a Timeless Soho Shop

By Ellie 17 December 2025

The best place to buy coffee in London is also its oldest.…

20 Romantic Things to Do in Brighton

By Ellie 13 July 2026

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, planning a trip to Brighton -…

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 Virtual Night at the Floating Theatre, Austria

By Ellie 3 December 2025

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 4 August 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…

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Hi, I'm Ellie

Hi, I'm Ellie, a travel journalist and author based in the seaside city of Brighton, England. To me, travel is not about where you go, but how you see the world. I'm drawn to overlooked neighbourhoods and destinations, little local museums, independent places and hotels with history and character. If like me you like looking beyond the obvious when you explore, you're in the right place.

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