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.

Choosing the ‘right’ season to visit a certain location can make or break or holiday, and whilst most destinations have something to offer all year round, some come in to their own during certain times of the year. Find out where you should be jetting off to this spring and summer below!

With so much going on at Great Rail Journeys’ headquarters, we’ll keep you up to date with all the latest developments – from exciting competitions to brand new holiday destinations.

Working at Great Rail Journeys, it’s hard not to become a bit of a railway enthusiast, and we all have our favourite lines, locomotives and carriages. This edition, explore the delights of the North Yorkshire Moors railway with copywriter Lorna.

Want to make the most of 2018? One of the best ways to create enduring memories is by travelling, and with so much choice about where to go, we’ve created our definitive list of hot destinations for 2018.

Find out how you can help the planet, whilst also taking fantastic holidays! Arm yourself with vital information about how to be a responsible tourist, in any country, and what green policies to look out for when selecting a tour company to book with.

Meet the talented team of writers who every season will be making sure another fascinating edition of the Journey Magazine lands in your inbox.

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.