Halloween, Hallowe’en, All Hallows’ Eve; October 31st is known by a number of different epithets and observed in a number of different ways all across the world, but all with one unifying theme – purportedly, this is the time that unseen, malevolent spirits can roam the earth.

What do the black death epidemic, that ravaged much of Europe during the 17th century, and an epic five-hour play performed over 100 times in the space of a few months have in common? Very little most would think, but then most would be wrong…

Atlanta, in the state of Georgia in America’s south, is at the heart of the American civil rights movement that secured all-important rights for non-white Americans, ending the Jim Crow era of discrimination and paving the way for equality.

Known for its incredible range of wildlife, from eponymous elk to moose, deer, birds and bison, the park has long invited guests to explore its landscape and discover the wild and wonderful animals that call Canada their home.

Discover the history of South Africa’s battlefields, as we travel back in time today on The Journey Blog, uncovering the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.

The history of the railway is fascinating, stretching from ancient Greece to modern Japan, with many twists and turns along the way.

Trace the footsteps of one of England’s great dynasties and delve into the history and legacy that made the Plantagenets one of Europe’s most powerful families. We visit the sites and indulge in the captivating tale of these ferocious Royals on a Great Rail Journey through England and France.

Journey back to the Wars of the Roses, follow in the footsteps of the Romantic poets as you travel through Italy, or visit Churchill’s beloved Chartwell.