Hoshinoya Kyoto is a beautiful Kyoto ryokan, situated away from the crowds, in an place of tranquil scenery that continues to bedazzle travelers. Arashiyama is one of the most singular of scenic locations in Kyoto. Many international tourists who visit hope to to see the seasonal scenery, and the locale is brimming with visitors year-round.…
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You can't make this stuff up.... Twenty six employees of Thai Airways are accused of faking their own deaths to collect a death benefit, but still going to work and continuing to collect a paycheck. It’s a small example of one of the four reasons Thai Airways was on the verge of collapse even before…
If you haven't been to India, do yourself a favour. Indescribable sights, unforgettable food, and lovely, lovely people. So how about this, as an incentive? The Indian government is giving travellers the chance to explore India without costs for the next two years. Too good to be true, right? Well, there is one condition: you…
We all want to save money when we travel, and one of the most unwanted costs is when we over-pack our luggage. But four travelers teamed up to make lemonade out of lemons–actually orange juice out of oranges–after being faced with exorbitantly higher baggage fees to transport their oranges home. 30 minutes later, they had…
We're sure that the name Sandals is well-known to almost everyone who loves to travel. One of our affiliates, Sandals offers luxurious and unforgettable holidays at their all-inclusive resorts all around the world. This short post is to pay tribute and say "au revoir" to Sandals founder, Butch Stewart, who passed away on 4 January,…
Our friends World Nomads know a thing or two about travelling all over the world. Their main activity is travel insurance, and their products are very good indeed. But, here they show another side - 24 recipes from around the world to tempt your taste buds. With recipes from Morocco, Jamaica, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka,…
In an ongoing effort to better service American travelers, our partner Qatar Airways continues to rebuild and expand their network. With the addition of San Francisco in December of last year, and Seattle this January 29th, 2021, you can now connect from the USA to Doha and beyond, better than ever. The new services offer…
We've mentioned, recently, that many travel experts are expecting July 2021 as the time where travel will finally pick up again. Our partner Skyscanner's recent survey highlighted that 82% of UK travellers and 85% of US travellers are intending to go at least on one vacation in 2021. And some travel providers are featuring offers…
A Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777 has been repossessed while on the ground in Kuala Lumpur after arriving from Islamab, waiting to return to Pakistan. Passengers were already on board. Crewmembers, since they’d arrived from outside the country and could no longer depart immediately, were all sent to quarantine. The operator of Kuala Lumpur airport was ordered by…
Many spiritual teachers have emphasised the notion of being fully present ‘in the now’. Proponents of meditative practices of various sorts tout meditation as a way of immersing oneself fully in the present moment, and not attending to the past or future. The spiritual teachers (including prominent authors) and proponents of meditation typically point to…
Travel experts are looking to July 2021 as the time where travel will be likely to happen, again. We here at Matouring can't wait.
But there are positive signals that this may happen. From our partner Agoda, read this:
After months of travel restrictions, Agoda reveals a massive surge in hotel searches as Singapore and Hong Kong…
Who better to ask about travel ideas than travel professionals?
Our partner, Viator, asked its staff on where they would like to travel next. There were lots of ideas, but Samoa struck us as a top idea. Here's what they said:
Sāmoa "I’ve been dreaming of going to the Cook Islands since moving to New Zealand two…
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Wildlife travel provides crucial funding for conservation and wildlife protection programs, even if your departure date is uncertain. As COVID-19 brought tourism to a screeching halt, conservation programs to protect some of the globe’s most delicate ecosystems began to face a funding crisis. From the open plains of the Maasai Mara in Kenya to the…
If you have spent any time on the Matouring site, you will know that we are not shy about selling the wonders and benefits of rail travel. We have many articles, designed to tempt you into using rail whenever you can, especially if this mode of transport is new. And, as you explore the world…
If ever we were challenged to name a country more diverse than India, we’d have a tough time. Few places, if any, rival the sheer amount of traditions, cuisines, landscapes, and religions found within India’s borders, from the high Himalayas in the north to the desert sands of the west to the palm tree-fringed rivers…
In South Korea, the solar panels in the middle of the highway have a bicycle path underneath..cyclists are protected from the sun, isolated from traffic, and the country can produce clean energy. It is being trialed along a specific section of highway between Sejong and Daejeon/Gongju, but could act as the template for the future…
Architecture studio Powerhouse Company has created a reception building topped with a circular walking trail as part of a development in Chengdu, China. The structures beneath the walking trail will act as a sales pavilion and reception block for the new Unis Chip City development in Chengdu's Tianfu New District, which is under construction in…
An American working in Thailand, Wesley Barnes, was arrested at his job and jailed over a defamation lawsuit filed by the owner of the Sea View Resort & Spa, Kah Change in response to a negative TripAdvisor review. The man posted a one star review in July and two months later he was picked up…
Are you looking for an idyllic beach on a faraway island? Shopping for rare treasures in an ancient city? A picnic in the Himalayas? A leisurely cruise on the Nile or a jungle adventure? If so, then Matouring is thrilled to announce our partnership with Oberoi Hotels, of India. Travel & Leisure Ranked Oberoi the…