Bright coloured huts in Brighton and Hove, England

A Day Trip to Brighton and Hove from London

Last Updated on January 13, 2026 by Karis Tavernier-Nicholas Some might say the city of Brighton and Hove is East Sussex’s coastal cosmopolitan gem. From Victorians promenading along the seafront, to modern-day Brightonians taking advantage of the beach as their back garden, to day trippers venturing down the Laines, I think it’s safe to say […]


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Last Updated on January 13, 2026 by Karis Tavernier-Nicholas Some might say the city of Brighton and Hove is East Sussex’s coastal cosmopolitan gem. From Victorians promenading along the seafront, to modern-day Brightonians taking advantage of the beach as their back garden, to day trippers venturing down the Laines, I think it’s safe to say […]

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Last Updated on September 2, 2025 by Karis Tavernier-Nicholas You might have heard of it while reading about Mr Bingley’s arrival in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice or noticed how some universities in the UK commonly refer to it as the first term of an academic year. Or maybe you first heard about it while […]

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Last Updated on July 29, 2025 by Karis Tavernier-Nicholas Set in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, La Rochelle is a city steeped in architectural and maritime history. With just enough to see but not enough to overwhelm your itinerary, La Rochelle is perfect for a quick weekend trip away or a slow, gentle holiday. You […]