Hard to believe, but one of our fave YouTube celebrities: Walk With Me Tim, has found himself in a rather sweet spot, and it's on this This Luxury Nile Cruise. It seems kind of empty. And it was a steal. It almost looks too good to be true. Is there something shifty going…
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When we decided to create this post, it was due to the topic. But I thought it was about me! I would imagine that there are thousands of optimistic men in the audience who who proffer at least two responses to this post: extreme sadness, anger or "largess" who cares? Most men…
If you've not been to London before, consider this as a primer or refresher. There are far too many ways to distract yourself in The Smoke. We've been there (we lived there) and London reinvents itself every few months. That's great for some travelers, but you might feel overwhelmed at times. …
There are few places that on our planet that draws the crowds as much as the River Nile. And certainly one eternal aspect is the prospect of a cruise down the Nile. Smaller European cruise ships—typically carrying 100 to 700 passengers rather than the 3,000 to 6,000 found on mega-liners—fundamentally transform sea travel…
Alaska is one of those places that draws the attention of almost everyone. Whether it's the forests, or the or the non-stop waterfalls, or the promise of glimpsing a moose just in front of you, it's a never-ending source of adventure. Sometimes, though, there is a dichotomy. For example, where do you…
. . . . . . banyan tree with anyone else but me. Out of the many joys and pleasures of running Matouring, one is the ever-changing, never-changing world of travel. When we sit down each day to craft a post or two, it's almost like yesterday never happened: today is as…
You work hard. You strive for the best. You look after your family, your colleagues and those who need a little hand. That's what makes you you, the person that you are, the one that everyone loves. So when you've finally decided to wind down and treat yourself, how will that work?…
Nothing succeeds like success. We're sure that if Monsieur Paul Gauguin was still here on this earth, he would be everywhere, if he could. No fool, he knew that life is fleeting, and that all of us have our chances at pleasure, joy and beauty. That kind of ethos is something…
Those of you who have been with us on our travel journeys will know that we are staunch rail fans: we truly believe that rail will save us all: cars, planes, boats and other forms of transport that rely on fossil fuels are not helping at all. So when we landed on this…
Once it's gone, it's gone. Or is it? Never say die, as the Brits say. (I should know: I am one.) But, enough is enough. No pussyfooting around this time. The Palace of Westminster is in dire straits. Surely everyone who has ever passed over Westminster Bridge in London knows…
We will state right here, right now, that there is only one great rock band. And that band can only be The Beatles. They turned pop music upside down, and left the other bands sitting in the dust. The older you get, the more you know that I'm right. Your editor's…
As the world numbers of humans continues to climb, space and patience goes with it. Of course, it's fantastic that our planet is open to one and all, but we all must be mindful of where we are and how we treat Mother Nature. One win-win solution is to plant yourself - even…
Even the most of us intrepid travelers don't really get the chance to visit the places that we read about, hear about and sometimes dream about. There are reasons as long as your arm which might impeded your longing. That shouldn't stop you, and you still should do your utmost to be the…
We're just regular folks here at matouring. We don't ask for much and that's how it should be: share and share alike when you can. But when something so unexpected, so lush, so decadent comes our way, how can we not even stick our nose in the door, or our toes in the…
With the world in an uproar and this moment in time, it's often a bit of a salve that we could benefit from. Once again, we bring to light our European travel and holiday partners Belvilla. We love them because they're not the everyday. They're also not everywhere, which makes them…
We're sure that most of Matouring's audience has spent some time in San Francisco. It's one of those places where nearly everyone wants to visit, stay, and linger longer. But what makes it special? San Francisco is a city that naturally embraces the unconventional. Its profound sense of warmth and inclusivity isn't…
Once you've visited places like Japan, or Korea or Vietnam. you will have found yourself in love, hook, line and sinker. Your mission going forward is to see every single place that you can. It's an admirable quest. But, after climbing those hills, and fording those streams, you will inevitably want more. …
Get your credit cards ready. Regular readers will know that we here at Matouring are rail fans, true and true. But that doesn't make us a one-trick pony. We love a supercar here or there, or even more. classic cars. But when you want to talk about auto tech, the name McLaren…
Welcome to another post where history is the focus. And this one is definitely worth a watch. Firstly, the location is remote. And that usually means its empty of noisy and inconsiderate "influencers." You can be pretty certain and you'll have the place to yourself, which is a minor miracle itself…
Life is full of Ambitions and can be a powerful engine for growth, but without boundaries, it easily transforms into a destructive force. These quotes serve as timely warnings to keep your goals grounded, ethical, and aligned with your actual well-being. Marcus Aurelius warns against linking your well-being to external validation. And happiness…