Late summer and early autumn are a great time to travel, it’s not too hot and the excitement of children’s school holidays has calmed down.

Prague: nicknamed ‘the city of a hundred spires’ is well known for its beautiful Old Town and even hosting many a stag ‘do or hen night.

Switzerland. Home of exquisitely crafted wristwatches, chocolate-box alpine views and amazing railway journeys.

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.

There is, I suspect, an image that appears in everyone’s heads, when someone says the words 'European café'.

America – iconic and larger-than-life, its cultural footprint is enormous and has influenced parts of the world far, far way from the United States.

Nowhere in the world has pub culture taken off quite as much as in England We love a good tavern as much as any other country.

Embark on a journey through the diverse railways of the USA with Tony Robinson. Explore the captivating landscapes and rail adventures of this vast nation.

Embark on a captivating journey through Japan's great railways with Tony Robinson. Discover the beauty and culture of this extraordinary destination.

Discover the beauty of Down Under! Journey through Australia by rail and experience the diverse landscapes and cultures of this vast continent with us.

Join Tony Robinson as he travels the world by train, exploring the beauty and culture of Thailand and Malaysia. Learn more with Rail Discoveries.

This blog may be a week late, but it’s never too late for Pancakes! Last week was Shrove Tuesday, and many of us tucked into our favourite kind of pancake.