🇬🇧 Hastings Day Trip: A Charming Seaside Escape from London 🌊✨

🚆 Transport London → Hastings: Super Off-Peak return ticket (~£40 full price, £20 with 16-25 Railcard). Route: Direct train from Charing Cross (~1h40m). Easy-peasy—no transfers! Pro tip: Perfect for chatting with friends—time flies! 🧥 What to Wear April fooled me—I wore a puffer jacket (and thanked past-me!). The coastal wind on the hills is BRUTAL (think: "bone-chilling" in Zhao Benshan's voice). Style < warmth here! 📸 Top Photo Spot: East Hill Cliff Lift 🚞: Student return ticket £3.50 (bring your ID!). Views: Stunning coastal panoramas—100% worth it. West Hill: Skip if short on time (East Hill wins). 🍟 Food (or... Lack Thereof) Let’s be real: It’s fish & chip territory. We tried a highly-rated gelato spot—meh. But who cares? The views > meals here! 🛍️ Shopping & Vibes Old Town’s lanes: Vintage shops, quirky boutiques, and sun-dappled strolls. Wish I’d had more time to hunt for treasures! 📸 Proof that England hides its best gems by the sea. #Hastings #LondonDayTrips #SeasideVibes #TravelUK #NoFilterNeeded