Some people in this world know how to think laterally, think big and think smart. One such companies have landed with us and we really like them and what they bring to us. Meet Swimply. Here's the offer: Swimply is a peer-to-peer marketplace where people can book private pools, hot tubs,…
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TU TU: Nizhny Novgorod: Preface: we love everybody unless we're given a reason not to. With that, jump into what could be come your nest new favourite travel location: Russia. What Everyone Criticizes It For. For most of us, Russia is an enigma for much of the world. And, in…
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As Europeans, we love the options that Europe offers. Each and every town, village, city and activity awaits us, promising something new every time you turn around, or every time you return. In fact, here are thousands of interesting cities, towns, and villages in Europe, offering countless options ranging from major capitals to…
Are you one of those savvy travelers who can manage your travel expenses without almost thinking about it? It's natural to lucky you. The rest of us may not have those kinds of brain waves. While travelers usually focus on exchange rates and museum fees, Minimum Wages across Europe are actually a…
The resurgence of interest in European Brutalism is a fascinating cultural shift. Once derided as "ugly" or "soul-crushing" during the 1980s and 90s, these concrete giants are now celebrated for their raw honesty and bold, graphic qualities. Why Brutalism is Popular Today The "Techno of Architecture": Modern fans often compare Brutalism to techno music—it…
We live in Vancouver, and it happens to be a pretty popular place. It typically welcomes between 8 and 11 million visitors annually. Not bad for a city that had been somewhat in the shadows until recently when tourism exploded. One of the features that we like and we use are the Harbour Air Seaplanes.…
12 Items You Should Stop Bringing to the Airport in 2026. "I’m a Flight Attendant, and These Are the 12 Items You Should Stop Bringing to the Airport in 2026. Here are 12 things I always see smart travelers pack." Read more here, courtesy of Travel & Leisure. Click here (with some…
Do you like a little history to go with your travel? Or, is it the other way around? We have it in this post. The long and short of it is that we'd like to shine a light on one of the world's oldest and, at times best airlines, British Airways. …
. . . , all night long. Do you want relaxation? Do you want exquisite savoury dinners delivered right in front of your eyes? Do you want to gently drift off to sleep in cozy and lush surroundings and end up at your destination automagically? Do you not have to do…
We're history buffs, here at Matouring. But when we see history - poorly chosen and implemented history - unfolding right in front our eyes over and over again, it gets tiring and aggravating. George Santayana’s quote "Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it." The other day, we were out with my…
For those of us who are travel hounds, sniffing out the best deals, we've often got it made. Sometimes, though, there are deals and incentives from lesser-known travel providers. Many of them might be right under your nose, but may fall in the shadows of the "big boys." One such company is…
At this place in time in our world 2026, it's not a very nice place to be. With wars burbling or already underway, the poor succumbing to even more pain and suffering, it almost makes you want to give up. Streets are filled with the homeless, with some countries (guess who) don't seem to…
That's what my father would say when the kettle didn't boil for his tea. Were he with us today, he would be staring at the TV screen, thinking that he was in a dream. He was born in Wales, which was not the richest of countries in the 1940's. So, when we…
You world travelers out there who make a point of seeing everywhere, we salute you. Its big and its wide and there are a lot of moving parts to your journeys. So, if your eyes are set on Barcelona, sit back, relax, jump on the top deck if you can and then watch the world…
As scary as they can look, the Māori are actually rather nice people. The perception of Māori as intimidating or "scary" is largely rooted in their traditional warrior culture, designed specifically to intimidate enemies, demonstrate strength, and showcase ferocity. This aesthetic is heavily influenced by the haka (war dance) and moko (facial tattooing).
Here are the key factors that…
Like us, we're sure you're always looking for the next new travel horizon. Visiting Mindelo is known as an "interesting adventure" because it is a place that feels simultaneously stuck in time and vibrantly alive. Known as the cultural capital of Cape Verde, it offers a blend of soulful music, colorful colonial history, and…
This post might ostensibly appear to be a discussion on religion, but it's not. There is an element of that, but we will leave it to you to decide. We recently returned from Chile (which was absolutely amazing.) The country is as modern as it is old, and as vast. We…
We've been running this website for quite a while: since 2018, as a matter of fact. Others come and go, but we try to keep our mantra now as it was when we first started. Matouring stands for mature touring, and we mean it. We're not "influencers or web celebrities: we're…
They're so cute you want to squeeze them, but they're also cold and wet. That may not be the holiday mix that you're looking for, especially since this is Iceland. But, you'll certainly warm up to the idea and also to the deep sea residents who live there. Welcome to the Eldheimar…