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Fun things to do on a UK staycation

This year we may not have a big adventure abroad like our California Road Trip...

15
Feb
View of the front of the TUI Magic Life Masmavi hotel in Belek, Turkey
TUI Magic Life Masmavi, Belek : Top tips for making the most of your stay

When I was looking for somewhere to stay for October half term I had a...

15
Nov
A road in California with bright blue sky and mountains on the left
How to pack for a USA road trip

I’m delighted to introduce my first ever guest blog from Jo Jackson of Tea And...

4 Comments

15
Oct
The Las Vegas sign which announces the start of the famous Las Vegas strip
Things to do in Las Vegas with teenagers

You might not think that Las Vegas is a great place to take teenagers, but...

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02
May
Leicester Street Art Tour

On a recent trip to the midlands to see Lee’s family, I asked his nephew...

05
Mar
The Route 66 sign on Santa Monica pier
How to find travel insurance after cancer

Going on holiday is something that many people are desperate to do after a serious...

25
Jan
A telephone junction box in Brighton which has been painted by artist Sprite with a rabbit with pink background
Sprite : Street Artist Spotlight

This is the first in an occasional series where I spotlight some of my favourite...

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04
Sep
Lit-up letters spelling Brighton in Churchill Square for Christmas 2019
Cheap places to eat in Brighton – for under £10

Today I’d like to welcome guest blogger Finlay Mead, whose knowledge of cheap places to...

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11
Apr
A turquoise wooden upside down house on the prom at Brighton. The house is literally on its roof and inside all the furniture is stuck to the 'ceiling' which makes it a really quirky thing to do as you can take photos and turn them upside down.
Fun and quirky things to do in Brighton

As a frequent visitor to Brighton I’m always looking for fun and quirky things to...

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01
Apr
Street art in tribute to the NHS, with an NHS logo and nurses painted as angels in rainbow colours at the Outpatients entrance of St Richards Hospital in Chichester
Chichester Street Art Tour

Although Chichester isn’t the most obvious place to seek out street art, it’s a case...

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24
Mar
Brighton West Pier mural in the Druid's Head
Hidden street art in Brighton

Brighton has some awesome public street art which I’ve written about in my Brighton Graffiti...

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18
Mar
Sign showing how to get to the Chichester walls walk
Chichester Walls Walk

Despite being born in the city and visiting thousands of times over the years I...

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13
Mar
My favourite Brighton shops

Last updated : 4/6/2021 I wanted to write about my favourite Brighton shops because it’s...

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07
Jan
Things to do in Weymouth (on a post-lockdown holiday)

2020 is the year of the staycation, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, and Weymouth is...

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26
Jul
A group of paddle boarders on Chichester Canal
Chichester Canal Paddle Boarding

Chichester Canal paddle boarding is the perfect activity for a complete novice and is my...

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25
Jul
ACMA Vespa With Street Art

Every time I see Sean Robinson at an event he has ridden a different scooter...

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10
Mar
Mural of a pink flamingo in the Sweet Flamingo ice cream parlour in Bognor Regis, by Chloe Dowsett
Bognor’s best Instagram spots

I love taking nice photos and sharing them on Instagram, and have read many a...

11 Comments

14
Feb
A large wall mural of Bruno Saltor, a retired Brighton player and legend
A new Bruno mural in Brighton

When the original mural of Brighton legend Bruno was removed, fan and business owner Rob...

10
Dec
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