Brighton

About 50 miles south of London on the coast of the English Channel, Brighton seems immediately familiar. It may be partly because of its iconic pier and pavilion, but as I walk around I realize that it’s mainly because it feels like an undiscovered London neighborhood. It’s like Soho and Mayfair just propped up on the beach — an urban seaside resort. I love that. I’m staying in the Kemptown section (like Soho) and already the locals have proven to be quite colorful. I stopped in a nearby cafe for an English breakfast this morning and I was treated to a front row seat of a British comedy.Read more