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.

Everyone wants to be ahead of the curve, at the front of the queue, so to make sure you don’t miss out on what holiday spots are going to be hot for 2019, we’ve done the leg work for you and you can find out what we discovered right here!

There are many powerful reasons to travel; immersing yourself in the rich culture of an unknown country, expanding your perspectives, pausing to appreciate the natural beauty of the world we live in, and disconnecting from our often monotonous day to day routines.

With the curtain falling on the madness of 2017 and the prospect of a back-to-rights 2018 on the horizon, now is the best time of all to start casting your eye across the continent for a new destination to explore.

Journeying across the world by rail is indisputably one of the more relaxing ways to travel; an extraordinary experience which makes the journey an unforgettable part of your travel adventure.