Spring is the season of flashes of colour and bursts of new life.

Here we share our favourite books that have been inspired by travels to this beautiful country.

Italy’s rich culture, fascinating history and beautiful landscapes have been inspiring literature since time immemorial.

The elite classes would travel across Europe, enjoying a liberal education in art, architecture, and history.

Be moved to travel around China's vast and varied landscapes by these books which capture the country’s spirit, as chosen by our travel experts.

Since starting the #JulesVerneReads series, we’ve found many books which we think our friends and family would love to read.

The magic and majesty of India lends itself to fictionalisation like no other country in the world.

Our namesake, Jules Verne, is best known for his fictional travel narratives, in which he brings countries and cultures to life.

Although the spotlight is currently on Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games, there is a lot more to the Americas than Brazil’s dazzling capital.