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i had my first trip to brighton at the weekend and i had THE BEST TIME!  brighton totally stole my heart with it's selection of independent boutiques, trendy coffee shops and seaside appeal. it's also pretty compact so you can potter around without stressing out that you'll miss some awesome discovery which makes it my kind of weekend destination! i've rounded up my highlights in case there are any brighton newbies like me thinking of visiting, i'd totally recommend you try these out. 1. take a wander around north laine. i spent the majority of my time in this eclectic slightly hipster neighbourhood . it's swimming with coffee shops, quirky restaurants, vintage stalls and independent boutiques. take a stroll around the streets (right near the train station) and enjoy the bustling atmosphere in between stops for pancakes and coffee! 2. picnic at the cultural quarters. the exotic pleasure palace that is the royal pavilion  is a total surprise to stumble across. it...