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!
It’s that time of year to download Duolingo again and pretend you're on holiday. Wie geht es dir? Come stai? Pós eísai? Travelling the world via an app can be a lot of fun (and a lot cheaper), but it’s hardly a replacem...
40% of British travellers are yet to book their summer holiday and rightfully so as many are still in the midst of figuring out when and where to go. It's not uncommon that many travellers often avoid holidays during th...
There are two types of holidays: The laidback, lie-on-a-beach-for-a-week getaway and the fast-paced, squeeze-as-much-in-as-you-can city break. There’s always room for both, but city breaks in Europe are often the quicke...
Look, I know that the concept of a train ticket that doesn't resemble the cost of a small mortgage seems pretty out of reach for us Brits at the moment. But it turns out that cheap-and-cheerful train travel does actuall...
The scene is set for your holiday; you're packed—there's enough sun cream in your case to fill a swimming pool—and ready to hit the beach. You've remembered your passport and it hasn't expired yet. Only, that might not...
As you might have noticed, here at Secret Birmingham, we've got a bit of a soft spot for our . There's nowhere quite like it. And certainly nowhere else we could imagine ourselves living. Unless, of course, some gorgeou...
When will it stop raining? Every day seems to bring a glimmer of sunshine before it brings more rainfall. Screw it, it’s time to leave England and chase the sunshine. Luckily for us, RyanAir has a flash sale now on! ...
I am an absolute fiend when it comes to going on holiday, and using my annual leave allowance to the max – and I doubt I'm the only one, eh? However, while being on holiday is absolute bliss, planning a trip can get a b...
It’s still a bit nippy, but the bitter chill of winter has lifted - flowers are blooming, birds are singing and the days feel longer. Spring has arrived and everyone’s starting to emerge from their hibernation. Thankful...
Many parents of young children will know that Bluey is not just a TV show but a lifestyle. I, for one, have been happily indoctrinated by the Heeler family ways. So, if you also find yourself watching Bluey long after y...