Life in Birmingham is pretty sweet, but it’s nice to get away every once in a while. Here, we share relaxing countryside excursions, brilliant day trips, and the best places to visit in the UK, plus some exciting international travel inspiration!
Okay, so there aren’t any beaches around Birmingham. But because the Second City lies near the ‘geographic centre’ of England, you can pretty much get anywhere in a few hours – in fact, whichever...
What does £125,000 get you these days? Well, not a lot it seems. It won’t get you a place to live in the capital that’s for sure, and hardly somewhere halfway decent in the second city either. When the average house in...
There’s no denying it. It’s cold outside and a chill has snuck into our homes. Yes, you could stick the heating on and pour money down the drain. Or, you could go outside and warm up those bones by walking about. Nothin...
Yes, we know that every Christmas market is a little bit magical, a little bit different and a little bit special. But after a few, they all start to look the same. Even…...
Jingle the (alarm) bells: Christmas is coming! The whole country is about to transform into a glittery bazaar of festivities. Christmas markets will start popping up all over the UK from Scotland to the South West, Lond...
Brits abroad are notorious throughout Europe for our loutish behaviour. Some might say it’s an unfair image, but you only have to spend a weekend in Prague to see that maybe there might be, somewhat, some truth behind t...
When we think of alpine coasters, mountainous areas around the world come to mind, like, well, the Alps. However, what if we told you the adventurous attraction is not confined to the famous European mountain range, and...
Whether you’re a history nerd, a fan of Game of Thrones, or harbour ambitions of becoming a Disney princess, there’s nothing quite like visiting an epic castle. Step into a bygone era of great heroes, chivalrous deeds a...
Chances are you’ve only ever heard of Castle Cary because of its train station – it’s the closest one to the Glastonbury Festival site. So you might be surprised to learn that the town itself is actually the best...
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the Airlander 10! The UK-based company behind it, Hybrid Air Vehicles, is already calling it “the future of zero-carbon aviation,” but we’re just as impressed by…...