To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month we bring you the stories of a few women who travelled and wrote about their experiences, long before ‘solo female traveller’ was a buzzword.

Sailing along the rivers of Europe is the perfect way to enjoy a leisurely holiday and discovering the wonders of every destination at the same time.

Last week, we left Joanna Lumley amidst the bright lights and bustle of Tokyo, Japan’s hyperactive capital. Episode 2 opens with a dramatic reminder of the city’s chaos; vast crowds of people, neon billboards flashing against the dark night skies, and non-stop traffic.

This week on ITV, Joanna Lumley is in the land of the rising sun, Japan, for part 1 of a 3-part adventure through a destination renowned for being as diverse as it is compelling.

'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.

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.