Read all about it! This week on The Discovery Blog, we’re giving you a run-down of four must-read books all about our favourite subject – travel.

Iconic rail journeys, authentic cowboy ranches, hungry gators and energetic cities: it’s the final instalment of Tony Robinson’s worldwide rail adventure, and he’s in the grand old USA

From its futuristic bullet trains to spiritual Kyoto and neon-lit Toyko, join Tony Robinson as he discovers the quirks of Japan, on part five of his adventures around the world by train.

Episode 4 of Channel 5's Around the World by Train with Tony Robinson sees the Blackadder actor head down under to uncover the unique quirks and incredible railways of Australia.

This week’s episode of ‘Around the World by Train’ sees Tony Robinson delve into the enthralling culture and traditions of India and Burma.

'Around the World by Train' episode one showcases the wonders of European rail travel, as Blackadder actor and train aficionado Tony Robinson rails across the continent from Paris to Istanbul.

It’s February; the month of love. The Feast of Saint Valentine, more commonly known as Valentine’s Day

102 years ago, on February 6th, 1917, the first Sami national assembly took place in Trondheim, Norway.

“An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energises and enlivens with a softer edge” is how Pantone, the self-proclaimed international authority on all things colour, describe the shade Living Coral - their pick for 2019’s colour of the year.

Majestic mountain peaks serve as some of the most spectacular backdrops in the world, and we firmly believe that travelling through them by rail is the best way to take in the wonder of their awe-inspiring natural beauty.

Italian cuisine needs little introduction, with the mere utterance of the phrase “Italian food” immediately conjuring up a myriad of mouth-watering images; crispy, wood-fired pizza, luxurious risotto, traditional platters of antipasti, and countless delectable pasta dishes.

There is something equally compelling and terrifying about the unknown. From unsolved tragedies to creepy myths and legends from bygone centuries, curiosity about the strange and mysterious seems to be an ingrained facet of human nature.