Nestled between the Caribbean, the South Pacific, and the South Atlantic Oceans, South America is the wilder of the Americas, and a continent of superlatives. The world's biggest rainforest and the largest river (Amazon), the highest mountain range outside Asia (the Andes), remote islands (Galapagos Islands, Easter Island and Fernando de Noronha), heavenly beaches (such…
America (like many places, we guess) has its ups and downs, and they're usually significant. The US is a (if not the) monster presence in almost everyone's lives, no matter where they live. From the lowest of low (war) to the highest of high (endless variety) it's a place that has a pull…
Were you aware that the USA has no less than five UNESCO-designated sites? Taos Mexico is just one.
If you've not been to Latin America, or haven't been in a while, it's time to head south. As is everywhere in the world, Latin America is bang up-to-date, too.
Above and beyond the incredible scenery and the genuinely warm people, Latin America offers itself as a tempting and wise place to settle down, too. The…
To some, the southern United States can still be a mystery. Home of some turbulence over the decades, but also a place of history, style and undeniable charm, It is a place you should visit at least once in your life. Our affiliate friends, the UK's Titan Travel, have just posted a new guided tour…
North America is one of two continents of the Americas, named after the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, with a surface area of 24,221,490km² (9,351,969 square miles). It's in the northern hemisphere, between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean and to the north of South America. North America's highest point is Alaska's Denali, which rises…
You know our mantra here on our site. We love travel and we love history, and we love it when we can combine the two. And we love it even more when we find hidden treasures around the globe. Even more, it's always a thrill to be able to highlight history in…
There is a place in Germany where Nazi ideals still exist.
You don't see too many tours to the Antarctic, and there's a reason for that. First, most humans flee at full speed away from frigid temperatures. Unless you're a skier, you are usually looking for deals to Tahiti or similar climes. It's always nice to come back from a trip without frostbite.…
Patagonia is a region encompassing the vast southernmost tip of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile, with the Andes Mountains as its dividing line. The Argentine side features arid steppes, grasslands and deserts, while the Chilean has glacial fjords and temperate rainforest. Argentina’s famed RN-40 highway passes the pinnacles of Monte Fitz Roy and…
From our viewpoint, Chile is a country that doesn't get enough "travel love," compared to so many other countries. We might be a little bit guilty of that too, but not for long. To be fair, Chile is quite a hike to get to. Flight connections are not always easy, nor cheap.…
We bring you yet another post about where to go when you've run out of places to go. It's something we aim to do as much as we can here at Matouring, as you won't want too much "typical" or "normal" or "been there, done that" we would guess. We've been to lots…
This will be a rather simple post, courtesy of South America Travel Video. Click on the video and enjoy. Courtesy of FiftyPlus Nomad. Explore your world. South America is amazing.
“Well, in Colombia everybody’s very voluptuous, and you’re supposed to be. You don’t want to be skinny when all of your…
We would guess that there are only a few of our clever readers that would not want to go to Chile. It is one of those South American countries that just seems to call our name. It's far away from most places on the planet, so many casual tourists might give it a…
When most people think of South America, it's usually Peru or Chile or Colombia. They're all fabulous places and if you haven't already been, we seriously suggest that you look into this most varied and truly wonderful part of the world. For those not in the know, nestled between the Caribbean, the South…
We all know of places like Machu Pichu, Stonehenge, The great wall of China, the Moai statues of Easter Island, Chile, for example. But here is one you may not know of - and its quite spectacular.
Copán is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization in the Copán Department of western Honduras, not…
Once again, we surprise and delight our delightful readers with another history lesson. Today is so boring, compared to history, so we're happy to educate you and make you giggle, as well. The more history that you learn, the more you will see that there is much hilarity in the past as well as the…
Certainly one of the most memorable and identifable places in the world, Peru's Machu Picchu doesn't need much introduction. But for those who are unaware or need a refresher, Machu Picchu is the site of an ancient Inca city, high in the Andes of Peru.
Located at 2,430m (8,000 ft), this UNESCO World Heritage site is often referred to…
If you have done your research (or, even better) have visited the alluring country of Peru, in South America, chances are good that you have - at the very least - visited Machu Pichu: that is a must-see. (And the knowledge of that mystical place grows every year.) Learn more about Peru - click here.
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In 1986, at the age of 21, Alejandra Melfo moved to Mérida, Venezuela.
There, in the mountain city, she often looked out toward the horizon at the vast Sierra Nevada de Mérida: a large, muscular, towering expanse three miles in the sky and blanketed by snow and the broad sheets of glaciers.
As the years went by, Melfo saw…