Don't be afraid of the dark. We humans have found a way to conjure up almost any scenario, whether real, imminent or purely fictional. "The end is nigh!" "We only have X number of days on this planet before it implodes!" Well, in our opinion, so far, so good -…
Alternative Lifestyle
Forty years ago, if you were discovered smoking marijuana, you would likely have been thrown in jail. You had to hide somewhere inconspicuous if you wanted to toke. And it was an expensive and potentially dangerous thrill - either through being incarcerated or from buying bad weed. But, we humans pressed on…
We set up a remote work community in the Tuscan mountains.
One of our favourite sites / YouTube channels is Euronews.com. Mostly focused on Europe, our favourite place in the world, Euronews is also focused on the rest of the big wide world. They're erudite, funny, playful and right on target when…
We love discovering fun new stuff. Whether it's a city, or an activity or even a hotel - as is the case here - we love to share our latest finds with you, our fun and erudite readers. And this one doesn't disappoint.
Located in Mexico City, meet Oh! Oriente Hotel. Mexico…
You're never too young or too old to keep the fires burning. When you think about it, all you have to do is think about it. May we introduce to you our new affiliate friends, Desire Experience
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Even though the world - more or less - appears to be out of the woods when it come to Covid and how it keeps popping up its ugly little head, many of us are still reluctant to commit to a holiday, even though we really need one in the worst way. So what can…
In 2017, I travelled to the Amazon jungle to take part in an ayahuasca retreat. I hadn’t done psychedelics for 20 years, and that last time I’d had a bad trip which had left me traumatised. Why would I ever want to try psychedelics again? Although I’d healed a lot from that youthful bad experience,…
So, you think you've seen it before and you've done it before? Well, we have something for you, then. Not only is this clown hotel a little insane, but it's also situated next to a graveyard. Top that! Perfect for weddings and holidays for the little ones. And if you're looking even more, this can't…
We are who we are, like it or not. And we have every right to be that way, like it or not. And if some people have a problem with that, get used to it.
Gay people are still having problems simply being themselves, even though being themselves has been part of the…
Nothing like walking along a beach and then - hey presto! - finding out that it's for nudists. That happened to us here in Vancouver, of all places. Luckily, our sunglasses were in place and covered our eyes even if they didn't hide our embarassment. We're not prudes, by any stretch -…
We're not too young here at Matouring, so we remember things. Back in the 1970's, the "earth" movement really took hold. Healthy food, lifestyle and clean thoughts were at the top of the list for most "aware" folks back then. Out of that heady period came a genuine interest in making the…
There are thousands of hotels around the world who will give you what you want. But what if you don't know what you want, or want something completely different? We have a suggestion.
Offering rooms and suites set in large caves, Le Grotte della Civita is located in the Matera's Sassi area, a…
Just like we say "where would we be without GPS?", we also wonder where would we be without our smart phones. I think I need a smartphone just to find my smartphone, somewhere in the house.
But, some of us start to resent our phones: we can't live with them, we can't live…
Every notable city has its standard "halo" locations: those places that, for better or worse, define the city it most peoples' eyes and minds. Paris has the Eiffel Tower, London has Big Ben, Peru has Machu Pichu and, here, the USA has San Francisco and it's Transamerica edifice. Like it or not, they're the eye-catchers,…
As we march forward in time, lots of things change. Trends, likes / dislikes, outlooks and . . . most noticably, our tolerance for stuff. Much of that manifests itself of wanting to live here, and not there. You know, too much snow / not enough snow.
But, a large proportion of snowbirds turn into sunbirds. …
We here at Matouring.com are egalitarian: we're not always about yachts and expensive hotels. (Come to think about it, we rarely write about that.) But, we do look for the unusual for you, our diverse and eclectic readers. In this case, we're talking about the stunning coastline and local wineries Central Coast of California, but…
Now this is interesting news. Storylines is a cruise company with a twist. Yes, it has incredible new vessels and luxury that you might expect. But, with this cruiseline, you may never need to get off.
When Storylines' first residential cruise ship kicks off in 2024, it will feature over 500 completely furnished lodgings which can…
We're not sure if this is a trend, or a reaction, but we're seeing more and more wellness solutions appearing in the news and in our mailboxes.
Why is this? Are these jokes, snake-oil salespeople, misguided wellness gurus or . . . a real thing? Something to think about when you click on a link or…
Much of the developed world is rethinking how it eats. Less meat, more vegetables, more water, less junk.
One popular food that is booming is milk substitutes (we really like Chobani) as some of us can't (or won't) drink milk from an animal. Some of us are simply looking for a more sensible alternative to help…