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7 Best Boutique Hotels in Brighton I Love to Recommend

By Ellie 23 September 2026 In Brighton Like a Local Unique Stays

Brighton has no shortage of great hotels for every budget, so the hardest part is picking which one is right for you. I…

Scouting for the Best Beaches Near Brighton

By Ellie 3 August 2026

For a classic British day at the seaside, a trip to Brighton…

15 Unique and Unusual Cafes in Brighton

By Ellie 19 August 2026

If you’re planning a day or weekend in Brighton, having a…

Best Places to Eat in Brighton: My 18 Favourite Restaurants

By Ellie 23 September 2026

Brighton and Hove is well known for its incredible food scene…

11 Vintage Motels in America Worth Pulling Over For

By Ellie 23 September 2026

I have a thing for American vintage motels. Give me a…

A Guide to Eating Your Way Around the World at Brighton Open Market

By Ellie 23 September 2026

I’ve discovered a new favourite way to spend a Friday evening…

Beyond Amsterdam: Exploring North Holland’s Beaches, Villages and Countryside

By Ellie 22 June 2026

Next time you fly into Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, one…

Seven Dials, Brighton: A Neighbourhood Guide

By Ellie 3 August 2026

Seven Dials – or ‘The Dials’, as locals call it –…

Central Hove: A Neighbourhood Guide

By Ellie 3 August 2026

People often describe Hove as Brighton’s grown-up sister, but what I…

Kemptown, Brighton: a Neighbourhood Guide

By Ellie 3 August 2026

Kemptown is Brighton’s most vibrant neighbourhood, best known for its grand…

North Laine, Brighton: A Neighbourhood Guide

By Ellie 8 September 2026

Today, I’m showing you around the North Laine, a colourful and…

An Insider’s Guide to Surviving Lewes Bonfire Night

By Ellie 8 December 2025

For 364 days of the year, Lewes is an ordinary historic market…

Walking the Tomb Trail through Brighton’s ‘City of the Dead’

By Ellie 2 November 2025

At this time of year, as the leaves fall from the trees…

A Cosy Guide to Autumn in Brighton

By Ellie 3 December 2025

I could never be one of those people that travel during leaf-peeping…

A Local’s Guide to Brighton

By Ellie 23 September 2026

Today, I’m sharing my local’s guide to Brighton, the buzzy creative city…

21 Secret Places in Sussex to Discover

By Ellie 8 December 2025

Today, I’m sharing my favourite secret places to visit in Sussex, a…

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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