For some people, our love of trains and rail journeys in general is a bizarre eccentricity but there are plenty of places in the world where a plain old rail journey is the pinnacle of mundanity.

Plants play an extremely important role on the planet; they produce oxygen, reduce carbon dioxide levels, help regulate our climate, and provide sustenance to animals and humans alike - not to mention the irrefutable beauty that they bring to our landscapes.

Holidays and hobbies, two things that many of us value highly when it comes to deciding how we spend our spare time. So, wouldn't it be neat if we could combine the two for the ultimate 'me time' experience?

Mexico is one of central America’s finest countries, a complex and often dazzling nation with an extensive and varied history.

Just like fashion, travel experiences seasonal ebbs and flows in destination popularity, but unlike fashion – there’s no Versace-style puppet master behind the scenes pulling strings that dictate where you’ll be journeying to over the next year; travel trends are much more consumer led.

The world of rail travel has had a long connection with the hallowed halls of jazz.

There's nothing which quite imbues us with existentialist wonder as an ancient monument from a lost civilisation.

There’s something really quite special about the simple act of walking; heading out into the great outdoors and enjoying your surroundings at a slightly slower pace than usual.

When I started working for Great Rail Journeys, I could never have guessed how much train knowledge and expertise I would pick up over the course of four short years.

We all know that Yellowstone has an incredible amount of natural beauty. Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone Lake, and the Lamar Valley are just a few of the awe-inspiring sights created and controlled entirely by nature.

Happiness seems like it's in short supply sometimes, which is why this week's annual announcement of the World Happiness Report may seem like a nice reminder that there are plenty of wonderful places all across the globe.

Canada is an untamed treasure trove of beautiful, wild landscapes and remarkable native wildlife.