If ever there was a city that has universally admired vibes, its Sydney, Australia. And rightly so. The vibes are real, as are the people. Gorgeous weather, sea, sun and more, it’s worth the flight. Go, mate!
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We're going to keep this one simple. Here's a post about Rome, specifically around the Trevi Fountain. You know the place - you've likely been once or twice - and you're sure to agree that it is one of that magical city's most memorable and romantic locations. You'll also know that it…
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…
..... is now the New Mexico. If you read many travel magazines, you'll often see "throwback" articles that (if you're old enough) remind you of resorts, hotels, restaurants and activities from the bygone era - usually the 1950's and 1960's. For those of us who were around back then, we may have been lucky…
Looking for your next travel destination? Are you a music fan? Do you like to mix the two, maybe with a little ganja and history? Well, we have the perfect combination for you. You've probably guessed it - it's Jamaica. You know it - the Caribbean island nation, that has a…
It's a big place. You've worked long and hard over the years. You've done alright. You have some money to spare. And, you're the adventurous type. You want to see it all before you leave this planet, and it's a big planet. And you're also one who has done well…
Regular reader here will know how much we love architecture. Be it Roman ruins or the next 70 story superstructure in Shanghai, buildings are one of the most visible and lasting records of what humans are capable of when we stop fighting and start cooperating. The best thing about architecture is that, when…
Cats are one of the most undefinable species on the planet. We bring them into our homes and they seethe disdain and muted anger when we attempt to touch them. And then, moments later, they saunter up to us, curl up in our laps and purr as if there was no tomorrow. …
The more that we continue to work on Matouring, the more we realise how much "world" is out there. That may sound rather simplistic, but even in these modern days of being "connected" 24x7, we are still bedazzled at how much we haven't yet seen, and we've been to many, many places. We've…
Most of us will be lucky to stay just one night in Davos, so 50 nights is a faraway dream. But, as they say, dreaming is free. The spectacular Alpengold hotel in Davos, Switzerland has so many awe-inspiring aspects about it, it's worth highlighting here, even if we never are able to…
Even though their shelf life is probably limited, super cars and sports cars are here to stay and, for many of us, we're glad that they are. Especially when you take a look back cars from the '50s, 60s and onwards. What we see nowadays, for the most part, are econoboxes that all pretty much…
…. just for one day. If you're of a certain age (like us) and of a certain leaning, you'll no likely see January 10, 2016 as a very sad day. That was the day that David Bowie left us. In his own way, he knew the day was coming and planned it all meticulously. Even…
If you're a rational person and are aware of the way the world (especially the Internet) works, the video below's title probably sounds like clickbait, but the as you further watch the video below, it actually describes a technology that we use even now - smelting. It may not sound interesting, but these…
What once was old, is new. And new often gets old, even before it gets old. Get it? The long and short of this, is that something never get old, and one of those is MCM. What is MCM, you may ask? It stands for Mid-Century Modern. Mid-century modern…
Many of us still work, even though we're reaching that age of not having to. (We're retired, but we run this website because it's fun, it keeps us on our toes, and periodically a few dollars come in here and there to keep our chins up.) But, we don't need to say this…
We're noticing that more and more people are noticing that Canada is a rather nice place to travel. Over 32 million people travel to the Great White North each year, and over 1 million Canadians call travel their line of work. It's a nice place to visit, as it is so diverse, especially…
As we often point out here, there are so many places in the world that are perennially bubbling under. You've heard the name, but you don't quite know the "brand", as it were. We here at Matouring love to bring these hidden gem to the surface, so that you, our plugged-in readers never…
Never ones to shy away from big tasks, China is also a design powerhouse in so many ways. Their appetite and capacity for construction must surely be at or near the top of the world's countries and they bedazzle us with their ingenuity and sheer pizazz. But not all of China's works are offices,…
...comes from some other beginning’s end. * Yes, another post about Rome, the Romans and Italy. We won't apologise about that. You could start at the very top of Italy, and work your way all the way down to Mezzogiorno (see - bet you've never heard of that) and would still have…
We can't be 100% certain, but we're pretty confident that if you visit the Matouring site, you're open-minded and open to almost anything. We suspect that the arts feature in your life. You love music, film, books, travel (of course) and the endless supply of the wonders in the world. If you're…