Free time is built into every holiday, so you can hunt out that off the grid restaurant, or just let your feet lead you down an appealing side street. 

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.

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.

At Rail Discoveries, we like to think outside the box and offer more than your ‘Included Experiences’ on every holiday, allowing you to unwind in your chosen destination and have the break you deserve.

When my Manager asked if I was free to go on an educational day-trip to Brussels to experience the Eurostar, I jumped at the chance to say ‘Yes!’ Personally, I really like to fly if I’m going anywhere overseas; however, I love nothing more than a good train journey, especially if I can get to a different country in as little as 2 hours from London Kings Cross. It seems a no-brainer.

From Venice to Los Angeles, discover these delightful bookshops waiting to be unearthed — perfect for all types of book lovers...

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

'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.

The art of travelling solo is a time-honoured tradition stretching back to the first days of tourism.

Britain’s wildlife is a thing to behold. The natural parks, forested hills and fertile meadows of all four islands play host, in particular, to an astonishing range of birdlife who call these weather-beaten coastal crags, lazy inland canals and rolling woods home.

We’ve collated some of the most appetising and appealing recipes to really help you make the most of Autumn and to get you inspired to cook up a storm for family, friends, or perhaps just your own indulgent moment.