Where can you mix the perfect pleasures of soothing rail travel with delicious chocolate? The answer is an obvious one, Switzerland of course!

Every August 15th India commemorates the momentous occasion when it finally gained its independence from British colonial rule, and 2018 marks the 72nd anniversary of the country’s emancipation.

Experienced travellers from Great Rail Journeys Independent let us into the secrets of what makes for the perfect late escape for all those still hankering after an autumn getaway.

We’re not the world’s leading escorted rail company for nothing; we draw on experts from around the world to make sure our tours pull out all the stops and offer something different to your usual package holiday.

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!

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.

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.

Happy Birthday Mr President! No, we're not talking about the current one, we're talking about the original. The number one. The man who started it all: George Washington, who is celebrated on Presidents Day, that took place on the 19th of February this year. What better way to celebrate his country than having a look at some of its most spectacular natural wonders?

Welcome to the land of the midnight sun – where it really never does get dark in mid-summer. If you wait up late enough you can watch the sun graze the horizon, a blazing ball of orange, before it immediately starts to rise again.

There is something undeniably romantic about travelling by rail. Maybe it's incredible landscapes or deep blue skies. Whatever it is, tales of romance on trains are always a joy to hear and report. One such story can be found in our Great Rail Journeys history.

I've never liked zoos, preferring to see animals in their natural setting, but polar bears are only found within the Arctic Circle, one of the remotest places on earth.

My journey started with a few days in Beijing and the opportunity to take in all of the city’s great landmarks – in particular Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden Palace...