We love history here, at Matouring. History is who we are and why we are the way we are. And, even more than that solumn sentence, history is actually really fun, especially when you realise all that they did - and did for the world (even today) in a relatively short amount of…
Africa
As if going on safari isn't enough, our affiliate friends go2Africa are bringing the event into the 21st century. Electric safari vehicles are rapidly getting into pole position for zero-emission, carbon-neutral holidays in Africa. From Kenya to Botswana, a handful of lodges have embraced a low-impact approach to sustainable eco-tourism. Discover the benefits of…
Our affiliate friends Eurowings.com (part of the Lufthansa Family) are now flying to The Kruger National Park in South Africa. The Kruger National Park (KNP) lies in the north-east of South Africa and runs along the border of Mozambique in the east, Zimbabwe in the north, and the southern border is the Crocodile River. The park…
You've likely heard of Zanzibar, especially if you're a fan of 1960's movies: the country was everywhere, such as "West of Zanzibar", "Africa: Blood and Guts" and more. Zanzibar is a place where you should focus your attention on when you're looking for your next go-to destination. You’ll enjoy clear, turquoise-blue water; shallow sandbars perfect…
If you think you know Africa, think again. The country - and its entrepreneurs are not getting left behind. Brains and guts exist in every country, and Africa on that list.
The Real Wakanda is where oil magnates, textile queenpins, and construction autocrats come home to gargantuan mansions.
Africa is home to 1.2 billion inhabitants, and has…
Many of us dream of trips to Africa (and some of us have been lucky to do so.) Big names like Kenya, Botswana and Zambia are always at the forefront of African journeys. But, Malawi as a destination is still standing somewhat in the shadows, waiting for a turn. Take a lakeside trip like none…
Surprise! This is actually a tour of the sumptuous Emirates Airbus A380, and will be worth every minute of your time.
These yachts of the airwaves were almost put out to pasture with the Covid-19 pandemic. With 400+ seats and breathtaking style and luxury, the A380 was almost anathema, when no-one was flying. The Boeing 747…
As ever, the world is swirled and twirled by events, people and time itself. Even the most powerful must take our last breaths.
And where would this addage be more appropriate than in the lands where kings, queens, power, priviledge and treachery were business-as-usual.
Of course, we're talking about ancient history (as we do,) and in this…
We often have - often romantic - visions of the Sahara desert as a "destination" for our travels. And rightly so, as its wonders are legend and plentiful. But it takes a certain kind of traveler to do that.
But, this singular place on earth was not always the stark vision that we have in our…
Aren't we fortunate that our giant steps in technology allow us to see and touch things that were only dreams to our grandparents? Above and beyond the "everyday" ability to travel to almost any corner of the world with consumate ease, we are - as humanity - unearthing new views into our past as every…
More and more, it's hard to support those individuals who are unconvinced about climate change when, thanks to technology, we can see it before our very eyes. And, even if we turn out to be incorrect, will we not have moved humankind a few steps forward into a better world? YouTube is striving for a…
Please join us in welcoming our new affiliate friends, Go2Africa.com Since 1998 they have been planning trips the length and breadth of the continent. The secret to their success? Their commitment to first-hand knowledge of every destination, lodge, and activity that they recommend. Collectively, they spend more than 365 days a year on safari to…
"I last found myself here, inadvertently, in March 2020. My planned journey from the Saudi tourism hub of Al Ula to the Yemeni island of Socotra collapsed when the flight to Cairo was cancelled as frontiers slammed shut. Rather than taking that as an early sign of an impending travel shutdown and seeking the fastest…
We all (I assume) live on this lump that we call earth. It is very old. We use it every day. We usually don't pay much attention to it, although it is becoming increasingly and scarily apparent that we should. Earth is mostly made of rock. But what exactly is rock and what can we…
A book has got smell. A new book smells great. An old book smells even better. An old book smells like ancient Egypt. Ray Bradbury But a new Egypt is even better, and it is getting better every day, indeed, especially when it comes to new architecture. Contemporary Egyptian architecture draws from a rich history.…
Radisson Hotel Group has secured a record year in its fastest growing region, the Middle East & Africa, with 21 signings and seven hotel openings achieved thus far.
The expansion drive includes the announcement of eight hotels in Morocco, the entry into Thakher Makkah with nearly 1,000 rooms, as well as the introduction of the Radisson…
No matter where you look, the world is getting bigger and better - and sometimes in places where you might least expect it. It's time to change our worldview. The future is now. A Kenya Airways subsidiary might just be flying “ultra short-haul” in the future through a partnership with Embraer subsidiary Eve Urban Air…
It’s the remarkable and divers landscapes of Botswana’s parks and reserves that make this country such a noteworthy and unforgettable safari destination. In the North, there are the shimmering waterways and green floodplains of the Okavango Delta. Dominating the soul of the country is the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, a remotes but beyond belief sandy…
Even a dummy will know that the world is changing, but sometimes news comes out of relatively nowhere and completely takes you by surprise.
In this case, we're taking about Lagos in Nigeria. Already a rich and powerful nation, there are estimates that it will have the largest population of any country in the world (see…
Hey tiger, want to explore the bush and find your inner animal? In style, of course. And a rather special place is the The Bushcamp Company in Zambia. It's been around for a while, but they've spent a number of months refreshing the place. The award-winning Mfuwe safari lodge is set in the most prolific…