I’ve wanted to visit Brighton since reading about it in a travel guide. At the time, I was preparing to be a volunteer for the London 2012 Olympics, and Brighton seemed like a fun day trip. Sadly, I was so busy during that trip that a visit to Brighton wasn’t in the cards. But this visit, I couldn’t wait to go!
Maybe I’m drawn to this seaside town because I grew up in New Jersey, and being in Brighton reminds me of the Jersey Shore, with its carnival atmosphere and arcades. Either way, Brighton is a lovely day trip if you want to see something outside of London, and best of all it doesn’t require too much effort. …