We are writing this post when - it appears - the the Covid-19 pandemic is starting to abate, and that many of us can, once more, open our doors, step outside and begin to enjoy life again. And what can be more life-affirming than getting out into nature, and breathing in the air? That is…
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Levi Jed Murphy smolders into the camera. It’s a powerful look: piercing blue eyes, high cheekbones, full lips and a razor-sharp jawline – all of which, he says, cost him around £30,000. Murphy is an influencer from Manchester in the UK, with a large social media following.
Speaking on his approach to growing his fans, he…
Chances are, when you think of visiting Europe, you usually will choose France, Italy, Spain or - recently - Croatia. They are the natural choices. But it's likely that you haven't given too much thought to Albania. While not a full member of Europe yet, many Europeans consider it as such. The country is Southeastern…
All apologies to Ella Fitzgerald. England is surrounded by water. And, as you might imagine, there are rivers and streams that course through the country. Some are tiny and some are navigable. Even better, some are big enough to accommodate boats. And even better than that, some of these boats have beds and kitchens and…
First, they want an Xbox. Then they want a car. And now they want to roller-skate in an airport! What's next? Well, the rather great TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in New York (we wrote about them here) are actually featuring exactly that - A 50-minute skating session costs $20 per adult and $16 for…
For those fancying a trip from Liverpool to Belfast or Barcelona to the Balearic Islands but concerned about the carbon footprint of aeroplane travel, a small Bedford-based UK company is promising a surprising solution: commercial airships. Sustainability is no longer a nice to have. It is a global imperative. The company (HAV) Airlander is by…
You may not be aware of a rather great travel product - Navmii. It's been around for decades, but (we feel) doesn't have the visibility that it should have. The company itself has its fingers in lots of areas, but for our audience, Navmii is an excellent alternative / companion to the ever-present Google Maps.…
The Covid-19 pandemic has made a disaster of much of the world's economies. With no-one buying - even if they want to - businesses have either hung on by a shoestring or have gone out of business entirely.
One of the most effected has been travel. In some cases, sales for some of these companies have…
Almost everyone loves a cruise. The sea, the waves, romance. Even if you get seasick, the allure is strong.
Cruise lines are very smart and very alert to what people want on a cruise.
One constant is booze. There would be no cruise without booze.
But check out these on-board bars that take it to another level. Pull…
Ahh Monaco. Glamour, money, riches, style, more money, stars, even more money . . . and skids marks. What are we talking about? The annual Monaco Grand Prix. International racing in the second smallest country in the world. Drivers come to Monaco from all around the world to battle for to vie for the top…
Brazil has an undeniable allure for most people: it almost seems electric. But, it is also a vast and highly populated country, which can give some people cause when they think about traveling. But, it doesn't have to be, as this guide from our affiliate friends, Casai, will show you. We start with São Paulo. For…
A mysterious group of ancient monuments first discovered in Saudi Arabia in the 1970s, known as mustatials, predate the first Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge by over 2,000 years, making them the world’s oldest ritual landscape, archaeologists now say. Scattered across 77,000 square miles of desert in northwest Arabia, the mustatils (the name comes from the…
The Camino de Santiago in Spain, or The Way of St. James, is one of the world’s most famous long-distance pilgrimages. Beginning during the 9th century, this route now sees many thousands of modern-day believers traversing the country, with many taking a month or more to complete their journey. All that walking will make you…
We here at Matouring just love technology and science. Everyday there is something new to boggle our minds. Lately we have been spending some time reading "The God Equation by Michio Kaku." Mind-blowing, to say the least. "When Newton discovered the law of gravity, he unified the rules governing the heavens and the Earth. Since…
Some choose to follow their own path. When you're a retired businessman, what do you do to keep busy? Fish? Paint? Travel? Build a house consisting of six dome-shaped modules on stilts in Florida, and then never move in? The Cape Romano Dome House - now abandoned - is a house consisting of six dome-shaped…
For decades, Berlin has been one of the hippest places in Europe - and likely the same - in the rest of the world. A real alternative the norm. As Germany's capital, and a global city of politics, media, culture and science, Berlin is home to some of the world's most fascinating historic attractions, culturally…
Our affiliate friends, Club Med, have made lots of changes during the pandemic, and they (and we ) can't wait to tell you about them. This post is about the gorgeous Seychelles. The resort is on the private island of Sainte Anne in the Republic of Seychelles, the island’s first resort and newest Exclusive Collection…
Archaeologists and other scientists are beginning to unravel the story of our most intimate technology: clothing. They’re learning when and why our ancestors first started to wear clothes, and how their adoption was crucial to the evolutionary success of our ancestors when they faced climate change on a massive scale during the Pleistocene ice ages.…
Un poco loco = a little crazy Covid-19 Are you tired of sitting around the house, but am not sure when or if you can travel? One option, of course, is just to bite your tongue, suck it up, etc. Vancouver? Toronto? New York? Another idea - sensible and not expensive - is to treat…
Trains, planes and automobiles. There's no getting around getting around. In this day and age, trains are the past, present and future. There can be only a few competitors to rail when it comes to sustainability and simple common sense. That's why they are the default mode of transport in so many countries. Mother Europe…