Uncover the history behind the Silk Road city of Samarkand and discover how this desert oasis became one of the most powerful cities in Central Asia.

We’re delving into festive feasts & celebrations in Austria and Germany - from Christmas-tree praising, to Christkindl, & Santa's scary counterpart, Krampus.

Discover the Christmas traditions of two Commonwealth nations: crisp Canada and summery Australia

Find out how a lonely train station in Northern Norway became the location of one of the most famous battles in movie history.

Follow our fascinating tale of and Indian adventure from vibrant Delhi to colourful Jaipur, complete with tuk-tuks, tigers and the Taj Mahal.

Britain is an island made for railway journeys, so we compiled a list of our top 8 most scenic journeys, from Carlisle to St Ives.

7 fascinating facts about St Andrew and how he became so well-connected with Scotland and a symbol of its independence.

The Orange Express or 'Tren de Sóller', is a narrow gauge train that has been running since 1912, between Palma to Sóller in the Balearic Islands.

Discover the stunning environs of Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands with one of our Tour Managers as he recounts his exciting visit to the home of Nessie.

Discover the Traditional Glacier Express with Great Rail Journeys. Read our blog for insights on this iconic route and plan your trip with the experts.

Discover the “Top Things to Do” around the shimmering shores of Italian Lake Garda, all recommended by one of our fantatsic tour managers.

Berlin binds you with its own unique spell and offers a mix of history, civilisation and excellent food and drink.