Turning to my boyfriend and travel companion James, I told him we had to get off our train. We were an hour-and-a-half into a three-and-a-half journey from London to Carlisle and I’d surprised him ...

Departing 14 March 2027, the 31-day flight-free journey costs £18,900 pp (two sharing), including the services of an experienced tour leader, all accommodation, mixed board basis, first class rail ...