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A Fresh Look at a Familiar Place

With a summer of exploring the beautiful British Isles ahead of us, we've gathered together ideas about where to go when lockdown is lifted as well as online events that mean you don't have to miss out in the meantime. More exotic destinations sometimes overshadow the UK, so let's make the most of our nation's home-grown attractions and enjoy some incredible doorstop discoveries along the way.

Giants causeway

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Anything you can do, we can do better! Well, maybe not better, but the UK does have some surprising attractions to rival even the most famous worldwide wonders.

Isle of man train

The Train Now Departing

Take a step back in time with the BBC and discover the Isle of Man via its scenic railway lines. Meet the selfless volunteers who keep the steam trains running here, much to the enjoyment of locals and tourists alike.

UK vineyard

Wine Not?

As industry experts, let Wines of Great Britain lead you through the delightful world of wine production in the UK, from vineyards you can visit, to local wines delivered to your door.

Let us entertain you

 

Our team at Great Rail have been busy rounding up the latest travel themed entertainment to keep us all amused until normal service resumes. We've got podcasts and books to literally lose yourself in, recipes to transport your taste buds and first-hand accounts of itineraries from our experts.

Winter landscape

Where to Travel When

While there's still uncertainty about when we might be able to spread our wings and travel again, we're covering all bases to bring you a calendar of the best holidays and when to take them.

Man listening to music with earphones

Sounds of the seasons

Get in the mood for your seasonal holiday with our dedicated playlist of autumn, winter, spring and summer tunes.

Lake and mountain scenery

The joy of the drawing board

Take a read of this fascinating article that delves into the psychology of the perfect holiday, proving that proper planning actually makes us happier!

Book shelf

Get lost in books & podcasts

I think we all agree we need a little armchair escapism at the minute. What better way to switch off than to get involved with a good book or podcast. Here's our teams' rundown on what we should have on our reading list and podcast playlist.

Spice table

Be transported by taste

Arm yourself with your apron and bring the flavours of your travels to your own kitchen! Our very own Rashmi is from Calcutta and kickstarts our tastebuds with a recipe of Coconut stew.

Man looking at phone

Walk in our footsteps

What better way to truly gain a full flavour of a tour than to hear a firsthand account by one of our team. They are passionate about rail holidays and specialists in local culture and the highlights of each destination. We'll bring you fresh perspectives every week to transport you directly to the heart of one of our tours.

Try something new today

Now that we've all got a little more free-time, why not take up a travel related project to help keep your wanderlust alive; learn a local lingo, spend time making past-travel more memorable through crafting or refuel your passion for photography.

Koala bear

Planning to branch out

Get some expert insight about the benefits of slow travel from the team over at the Thoughtful Travel Podcast. From walking to public transport, there are tonnes of tips about how to go at your own pace and smell the roses while you're away.

train through narrow streets

Learn from the best

Catch-up on Michael's Asian adventures so far and get a feel for rail travel in Vietnam, Jakarta and Thailand.

packing suitcase

Your perfect match

If you want to get down to planning your itinerary but haven't actually decided where you want to go yet, try this quiz to reveal your ideal destination based on your travel preferences.

river bank

Paint a picture from your travels

Reminisce over those favourite scenes and capture them on canvas. Watch Robin, our artist in residence, paint his way down the Danube - it may well isnpire you to brush up on your own technique.

Laptop on a table

Create a travel blog

Take a ticket to travel writing success with Sukie's (Our resident writer) guide to writing the ultimate travel blog. It's not only a fun way to capture your holiday memories, but it can also open your work up to a community of new friends and travellers looking for inspiration from a person with a perspective.

Coffee and phone

Learn a language in your lunchtime

Want to learn a language for your next holiday, but have little time? There are lots of apps and online courses that help you learn a language with just 30 minutes a day. So why not teach yourself a few key phrases.

Harrogate garden

Get Gardening

If your looking to take advantage of the good weather in the garden, and your looking for a little advice from cutting hedges to how to water plants effectively check out these bite size helpful guides.

Hand holding photo

Travel through your tastebuds

I know a lot of you reading this are fanatic foodies already! If you already consider cooking to be one of your hobbies then why not explore a whole new continent from the contents of your cupboards? If you have never tried Turkish or mastered Moroccan then now is certainly the time to travel with your tastebuds.

Lake and mountains

Be more Mindful

Mindfulness and Meditation can help you stay calm in these uncertain times. If you are in need of some rest and relaxation - try these simple techniques and see if it unlocks you from lockdown, albeit in mind and body./p>

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