Michael Portillo

Portugal is quickly emerging as a favored destination for British travelers seeking holiday adventures. Beyond its resorts, villas, and golf courses, the country’s diverse and vibrant locales, coupled with its…

Michael Portillo travels across the Atlantic to explore America’s railways, equipped with the 1879 edition of Appleton’s General Guide to the United States.

Michael Portillo embarks on a journey across Europe’s major train routes, following the paths outlined in George Bradshaw’s 1913 Continental Railway Guide.

Armed with George Bradshaw’s Victorian Railway Guidebook, Michael Portillo embarks on a journey across the nation. He explores the transformative impact of the railways on society and investigates what aspects…