Walk in the worn out shoes of DaVinci. Anyone who has visited the oldest cities in Italy - take Venice for example - know that the streets are tight, twisty and sometimes confusing. And that, of course is due to the fact that so many European cities are hundreds, if not thousands, of years old.…
Design and Art
If you're a tech buff - especially a car buff - you will most likely be aware of Morgan Cars. Made by hand - literally - by a small but passionate crew in the Malvern Hills of England, the cars look like something that would have been driven by The Green Hornet or Dick Tracy. …
Here's a bit of fun for you. The amusing (and complex, so pay attention) Turkish Netflix series, Midnight at the Pera Palace, is a sharp, stylish and binge-worthy adventure. Initially set in modern-day Istanbul, a journalist is thrust into the past and must stop a plot that could change the fate of modern Turkey. What…
Little darling . . . the the Aztec sun stone (Spanish: Piedra del Sol) is a late post-classic Mexica sculpture housed in the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City, and is perhaps the most famous work of Mexican sculpture. It is also somewhat of an enigma.
There are no clear indications about the authorship or purpose…
We here at Matouring are big fans of small spaces. In this day of dwindling . . well, everything . . it's important that we face the future with a clear head. One approach is to downsize where we live. Do we really need a 19 room mansion for six people? Probably not. Maybe having…
We here at Matouring.com are egalitarian: we're not always about yachts and expensive hotels. (Come to think about it, we rarely write about that.) But, we do look for the unusual for you, our diverse and eclectic readers. In this case, we're talking about the stunning coastline and local wineries Central Coast of California, but…
Imagine living in one of the most desired travel destinations in the world. Friends are jealous when you visit there, especially when they haven't (yet.) You visit there often, but are still bamboozled with all of the places you haven't seen. And Covid has set your travel plans back at least two years.
Welcome to the…
Don't get us wrong: we love David Lynch and all of his idiosyncracies. The fact that Hollywood has permitted this unusual man to create one bizarre product after another says it all. He's paved the way for dozens of other "auteurs," most of which pale in comparison to the master.
But, Mr. Lynch doesn't just sit…
Now this is interesting news. Storylines is a cruise company with a twist. Yes, it has incredible new vessels and luxury that you might expect. But, with this cruiseline, you may never need to get off.
When Storylines' first residential cruise ship kicks off in 2024, it will feature over 500 completely furnished lodgings which can…
We're not sure if this is a trend, or a reaction, but we're seeing more and more wellness solutions appearing in the news and in our mailboxes.
Why is this? Are these jokes, snake-oil salespeople, misguided wellness gurus or . . . a real thing? Something to think about when you click on a link or…
... with the sound of savings! Chances are, when you think of visiting Europe, you might find yourself defaulting to the "classic" locations: Italy, Spain, France etc. And as much as we love those places, too, there are so many other countries that are "bubbling under" that deserve a little love from you. One of…
How often do you have a dream come true? This one almost defies belief, and certainly exceeds expectations. Once a monastery, Argos in Cappadocia is an exclusive hotel featuring elegant rooms with elaborate stone carvings and antique furnishings. Some of the suites even have a private indoor pool, perfect for guests dreaming about a romantic…
This article will either make you shake with fright, long for your teenage years . . or both.
Designers are clever, especially when it comes to transforming something simple and relaxing into the stuff of nightmares. It doesn't take much, and our imaginations have a tendency to run away from reality, especially when you desire that.
And,…
At the time of this writing, humanity is starting to see its way out of the Covid fog. Not clear yet, but there is light on the horizon and it soon may just be relegated to a horrible memory. Living in the times that we do - even as trying as these can be -…
What do you know about Kuwait?
Yes, Kuwait (Arabic: الكويت) is a country in the Middle East. It is located at the head of the Persian Gulf, with Iraq to the north and west, and Saudi Arabia to the southwest.
And, yes, Kuwaiti people originate from Arabia, Iran and Iraq, although a small minority of Kuwaitis trace…
With companies like SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin, space travel nowadays seems like a doddle - like something anyone can do. Like something rather ordinary. Not a breathtaking and, at one time, herculean event.
Some of us may remember sitting in front of our televisions when the Apollo 11 mission created a global gasp as…
China is an exciting country, with such incredible diversity in its terrain, people . . . and its cities.
Of course, Beijing rises to the top. It is the world's most populous national capital city, with over 21 million residents within an administrative area.
It is home to the headquarters of most of China's largest state-owned companies…
Wide open spaces. Free to roam. Fresh air. Peace and quiet. As quiet as a mouse. “Listen to the silence. It has so much to say."
But maybe not here. Watch as Tim Traveller poses the question "Today this channel asks another vitally important question: where should I live if I want to have the largest…
Lovers of Japanese food are, most likely, lovers of sushi. It's a food that should be recognised by museums as art. Even at its most basic, sold in bulk at crowded Asian markets, there is still a strong level of pride in the construction and presentation of sushi. But, let's have a moment to pause…
In the remote northern region of Kashmir, the gorgeous Dal Lake provides livelihood to the growing population surrounding Srinagar city.
But for a variety of reasons, the beautiful and historic region is under threat. There has been a government conservation act in place for over two decades, but it will take even more than that to…