If we’re all being realistic, we all know where the best Oktoberfest is going to be. But, for the sake of debate and perhaps to learn something new, let’s pretend that Germany isn’t going to take up every one of the spots on this list.

Forget Christmas, your birthday, Easter, Halloween of even the summer equinox, October first is officially the new best day of the year and at Rail Discoveries’ headquarters we’re a hive of preparation.

Y'argh avast ye! Get yer scallies wagged, yer timbers shivered an' yer hatches battened down - today be International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Part of the innate charm of railways is their enduring and beguiling history, charting a path from the industrial age, through to the present day and beyond.

Happy skyscraper day to all! Well, it may not mean that much to the regular layperson, but to the architects who help change the skylines of the world, it’s probably one of the best days of the year.

While big corporations and governments need to be the ones leading the charge when it comes to implementing policy that could help stem the effects of climate change.

What do the Changi prison in Singapore, the concentration camps of Poland, the wastelands of Chernobyl and the site of Ground Zero in New York have in common? Well, each one is a choice and enthralling destination in the eyes of one controversial and morbid arm of the international travel industry.

It’s a favourite question in pub quizzes. Who were the first people to colonise North America?

As the summer weather starts to get a bit shaky and we regret ever complaining about the heatwave, you’d start to think about perhaps extending your summer with another holiday next season.

Has there ever been a drink, besides water, which has provoked as much celebration, adoration and imbibement than the humble beer? It has its own day, on the 3rd of August, so I doubt it!

Majestic and beautiful, the tiger is without a doubt one of the world’s most adored and iconic wild animals.

Belgium. Wedged between France, the Netherlands and Germany, this fantastic country is one of Europe’s favourite sons, bringing a touch of charm to our beloved continent, along with chips and waffles.