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.…
Dark Tourism
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…
Seeing China is one of the biggest thrills on the planet for many of us. How about you?
At the heart of Guangzhou, one of China’s most modern cities, lies a hidden world — **Shipai Village**. Just steps away from luxury malls and skyscrapers, this tiny 0.73 km² maze houses over **100,000 residents**. Once a rural village, Shipai became a vertical labyrinth of “handshake buildings” — where walls almost touch and sunlight barely…
When you travel, you can stumble across some of the oddest things. Ironically, but not surprisingly, most of them are in the USA. For example, Cadillac Ranch: An art installation in Amarillo, Texas, featuring ten vintage Cadillacs buried nose-first in a field.
Or, what about Carhenge? Located in Alliance, Nebraska, this is a replica of…
Drumph is a disaster. He is a bully who doesn’t have the curiosity to understand the issues; he contradicts himself repeatedly.
“Instead of politicians, let the monkeys govern the countries; at least they will steal only the bananas!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
Think carefully when you venture to places not well researched by you.
All aboard the Not Creepy, just "previously enjoyed BGVoz Suburban Train System. At least It has one and it works! Did you know that Malta, San Marino and Iceland don't have rail at all. Take that!
For a rail fan, Belgrade's rail service is interesting because it represents a fascinating mix of…
Far be it from us to pass judgement on others. To each, their own, and bless you, each and every one of you. We totally get it when one wants to get away from the madding crowd, or exactly opposite, to show off to everyone within the eagle's eyeshot. What once were…
Aren't we lucky people, these days. Most of us that is. Money is flowing for those who have, of course, but also more and more, for those who have not, or are on the edge of having. It's been a long trip for so many, but all are welcome. To the…
This could be your foot in the door, or your escape out the window of sorts. Plus, it's a very civil place to be in this rather fraught day and age. Even better, when you inform your chums, the bragging rights will shoot through the roof. Longyearbyen is the northernmost city in…
History is peculiar. Is it correct? Is it real? Who are the victors, and why? Lots of questions. Luckily, we have the will, the brains and, nowadays, the technology to separate the wheat from the chaff. One bit of history that has persisted for many decades in American history is…