With our ability to travel reduced this year, many of us have turned to the silver screen to get our fix of adventure and to explore lands further afield. Why not let that inspire your next getaway, by choosing an iconic destination from your favourite film, and let yourself fall in love all over again?

Spontaneity is always a chance to make the most of a situation and it’s a necessity that should be in every traveller's toolkit. At Rail Discoveries we’ve found that some of the best experiences have come out of moments of spontaneity – here are some reasons why we think you’ll benefit from them.

Iconic locations, from ancient cities to medieval villages, often have a strong link to the past and it’s this link that attracts crowds looking to leave the 21st Century and head into the yesteryear. We've collated a handful of destinations you can visit with us whenever you want to step back in time.

Your holiday should start the minute you step out of your front door, but when having to contend with the stressful airport run, this is rarely the case. Make 2021 the year to make your Travel Resolution a reality by seeing more of our nation.

Tour Manager Tim recently travelled with a group to Italy's glorious Puglia region on our Puglia All Inclusive Tour. Head over to his blog to read all about their train journey and day in Lecce last week!

There's nothing quite like food to get you to the cultural heart of a city. From humble street food offerings to must-try restaurant dishes, get to know the unique flavours of a destination, and you're halfway to living like a local.

At Rail Discoveries, we’ve been singing the praises of rail travel for almost 50 years now. There’s an undeniable romance in taking to the tracks, one that harks back to a bygone age of rail travel, when railways opened up the corners of Great Britain, Europe and beyond for the travellers of the time.

Italy's landscapes are truly spectacular; endless glittering coastlines, rural regions filled with vineyards, and of course, the lakes.

If you’re dreaming of a trip to Italy, your mouth is probably watering at the thought of the delicious food you’re likely to eat. It’s no secret this is a destination that ticks all the foodie boxes, with world-renowned cuisine to be found seemingly around every street corner.

If you're looking for the perfect destination for a scenic rail escape, few places tick the box quite as well as Switzerland.

Travellers are seeking much more than time away and great weather when it comes to choosing their next holiday. Instead, soaking up a destination’s true culture and making more of the journey itself is high on the agenda – a trend known as slow travel.

Although we might not be able to head off on our travels overseas just yet, why not use this time as the perfect excuse to bring your bucket list a little closer to home?