We're back again with that wandering, wondering British globetrotter, Walk With Me Tim. We like to feature him for a number of reasons. He's funny. He's honest, and he really gets down to the nitty gritty of travel. If you want your hotel room is not Spic and Span, he will…
Dark Tourism
History is volatile, unpredictable, especially when you're the one who's heading down. It's the same old story, told over and over again. It's a good idea to pay attention, as you can never tell who is on the up, and who is plummeting like The Hindenburg. In this post, we have a…
Sit down in your seats! If you're a somewhat nervous flyer, this post may give you the shivers. The rest of you will be jumping up and down asking "when can I go???" "when can I go???"
Bhutan is a landlocked, carbon-negative Himalayan kingdom located between India and China. Famous as the…
Every day we praise the pharaohs for giving us the internet and YouTube. We think that YouTube should be carefully placed in museums and other historical edifices, and remain guarded 24x7. Some time in the future, what's left of our intelligent and forward-thinking citizens will be able to dig into the rubble that…
We here at Matouring are senior citizens, and there's no getting around that. Your editor's better half has found ways of capturing all four corners of the world whilst I was writing it down. We've seen a lot, done a lot and are forever grateful for that, especially as we grow older. And after…
Not to be confused with Zazueira.* We're delighted to enlighten you with another "little known" place on our planet, and one that you really aught to pin to your travel list. Welcome to Gagauzian. If it doesn't ring a bell, then that's a good thing, because Gagauzian is a very good thing,…
Leipzig is often called "the new Berlin," offering a rich, affordable mix of art, history, and alternative culture without the overwhelming crowds. Travelers pass it by for heavy-hitters like Munich or Berlin, but miss out on its deep musical heritage, industrial-chic neighborhoods, and the unique, secret maze of historic shopping arcades. Leipzig has a…
Are you worried? Afraid of heights? For Europe lovers, or adventurers in general, one of the biggest thrills there has to be The Matterhorn. The Matterhorn is one of the most iconic yet unforgiving peaks in the world. As of 2026, it remains the "deadliest mountain in Switzerland," with a reputation that often…
Da da da. Which way do you turn? While Alaska may be the biggest U.S. state, its population is one of the smallest in the country. Four-fifths of the state's territory can be reached only by air, and a lot of small towns would have been completely isolated were it not for small…
So close, and yet so far. I Visited a Russian Town Next to the EU. See What It’s Like. We stumbled across this video a couple of days ago and it really piqued our curiosity. As THE BIG WIGS continue to create one battle after another, everyday people find ways of simply…
Traveling to Damascus in 2026 is a complex decision that involves weighing a rich cultural heritage against significant security risks and logistical hurdles. While the city remains one of the most historically significant capitals in the world, international travel advisories continue to urge extreme caution. But, The pluses are many, such as... Culture and Heritage.…
As much as we would like to turn this post into something like "how to relax with a luxe Mai Tai", those kinds of thrills are easy to find and easy to report on. That's not how we work here at Matouring, though. We know that our treasured readers don't go for that.…
His toe as been found! What goes around, comes around, but chances are good that we're only on this rock called Earth for so long, and then it's ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Unless, of course you're Tollund Man, who as history and technology merge into a perfect union with which for…
"The ‘mythical’ vanished island scientists think is real. The title of this post probably smacks of click-bait, but we assure you that the sources are legitimate and vetted. We wouldn't publish rubbish for our readers. So, let's get started. Welcome to the Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands also known simply…
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…
Here we are again. Decades in, no power, food shortages, and the big omnipotent "stable genius of the USA calling the shots in a place that does not belong to them. Regular readers will have seen the posts that we've created over the years, extoling the wonders of this frankly wonderful country. Words can't express…
Only the dead have seen the end of the war. George Santayana
Politics is a dirty game. We have our rules in boxing. In politics, no rules. Especially a young democracy like Ukraine. Think of the people, first.
How long will it take the calloused hearts of men before the scars of hatred and cruelty shall be removed? We read of killing one hundred thousand men in a day.
As the world marches ever forward toward oblivion, courtesy of the fat cats who sit in the halls of "power," let us not forget that people are dying out there, and some of them may be your children. Do you really want to subject them to yet another world war? That's easy for…