Small towns and cities everywhere are always looking for ways to bring in tourists and the cash that they often have. You’ll find lots of odd attractions, created just for you, and your wallet. But here’s an odd one for you… an old, stale sandwich locked away in a Washington state museum is drawing fresh attention to an aviation daredevil…
For those of you who are vaguely aware of Harvey Nichols (Harvey Nick’s) in London, you might recall them as being targeted toward a more upper-crust audience. Perhaps a bit dry. But, if you haven’t had a look lately, you’re in for a treat, especially if you’re the playful type, no matter what your age. And the store has also…
Here’s another article for those who have seen it before and have done it before. You’ve seen it in James Bond’s Skyfall and all over the media. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ruins of Nagasaki Prefecture‘s abandoned Hashima Island, better known as Gunkanjima (or “Battleship Island”), has attracted attention for its post-apocalyptic appearance. Well,as you might expect, we…
It’s just around the corner, but soon we will see the Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi. A spectacular – and complex design – makes this one of the most stunning designs in the world. Located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It runs under an agreement between the UAE and France, signed in March 2007, that allows…
We here at Matouring.com like our adventure. We’ve been to dozens of countries, hundreds of cities and have loved every minute of it. But there are some things we just won’t do. But maybe you will – skydiving. If your life is not thrilling enough, then perhaps this is your next big adventure. Read more here about where to find…
Mexico City is an exciting, sprawling, tangled, vibrant, diverse, crazy, inspiring and unforgettable place. If you’ve been, you know. Maybe you’ve even been able to cover a lot of ground there. With almost 10,000,000 inhabitants, there is a lot going on. You’ve got to be tough, but, boy, is it worth it. If you haven’t been, or if you might…
Some of you may or may not be aware that JetBlue Airlines also have vacations. (They’re affiliate friends of ours, by the way.) Well, being the ambitious company that they are, they also sell cruises. But, the new news is that JetBlue Vacations’ Flight + Cruise packages, making JetBlue the first domestic U.S. airline to offer customers the ability to…
So, you think you’ve seen it before and you’ve done it before? Good luck booking flights . . . but it can be done. Well, check out this Pathé footage compilation detailing a list of countries that ceased to exist as actual countries in the 20th century including: Siam Yugoslavia Ceylon Soviet Union Tibet United Arab Republic Czechoslovakia East/West Germany.…
It’s October, 2021 and we’re still writing about Covid-19. We won’t weigh in on how some of our fellow humans are approaching the pandemic, but there is no shortage of information to prove that it’s still here and it’s still a threat. But, as humans, we must press on. And, organisations are trying to help us fashion something that resembles…
Many of us have learned, over the years, that Christopher Columbus (real name Cristoforo Colombo) discovered North America in 1492 – way before McDonald’s was founded. But, we now know that half a millennium before Columbus crossed the Atlantic, the Vikings reached the “New World”, as the remains of timber buildings at L’Anse aux Meadows on the northern tip of…
Very simply . . . Corsican cows won’t give up beach home to tourists, post lockdown. Can you blame them? Or, is this a portend of things to come? Have the non-human species finally had enough, and are collectively fighting back? Between Covid, murder hornets and mother earth, herself, providing us with one disaster after another, should we, perhaps, start…
Like other locales hard-hit by the events of the past 18 months, the Dominican Republic is focusing on rebuilding and recovering. But that doesn’t mean travel has to slow down. In fact, destinations in the Caribbean are very attractive all year round due to their warm weather and turquoise blue beaches. Click here to learn more about why now is…
We love aircraft here at Matouring. All kinds of aircraft, especially those that have been lovingly maintained or restored. And we’re not alone. You can too. Visit the Royal International Air Show at Fairford, UK in the south Cotswolds (July 15-17, 2022), which next year will be celebrating the United States Air Force’s 75th anniversary in spectacular style and also,the…
More than 1,600 years ago, close to the southeastern coast of the Korean Peninsula, laborers were hard at work building a palace for a fledgling kingdom. They finished the foundation layer of the massive western rampart and then paused before beginning the next construction phase, a stone wall. The foundation, made from packed shells and earth, was complete from an…
Please join us in welcoming our new affiliate friends, Go2Africa.com Since 1998 they have been planning trips the length and breadth of the continent. The secret to their success? Their commitment to first-hand knowledge of every destination, lodge, and activity that they recommend. Collectively, they spend more than 365 days a year on safari to ensure you get the best,…
If you live in a housing complex with dozens of units, take heart. An apartment building in St. Petersburg, Russia, (population five million) houses 18,000 people. We’re all for efficiency, but we have to wonder about the logistics of managing a place like this. Parking? Elevators? As some people have noted, how would the wifi not melt-down? “Hi, neighbour!” KLM…
Just look at that. Landscapes don’t get more dramatic than the towering rock formations of Guilin, southern China’s most astonishing natural phenomena. And in the shadows of those giant alien mountains you’ll find something much smaller but almost as dazzling – a hotel. And not just any old hotel: a true design marvel loaded with fascinating history. Read more here…
Our affiliate friends easyJet is launching an initiative to inspire younger generations to get thinking about sustainable air travel by designing a zero-emission passenger plane The airline is partnering with world-leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus, zero-emission technology start-up Wright Electric, and world-renowned designer Frank Stephenson, known for his recent innovative work on designs for electric flying taxis, to launch the Aircraft…
Oooh . . I totally need this blender. And I can’t leave without my stuffed muskrat collection. Responsible and ready for anything: it can be done, with our pick of the best products that help make traveling lighter on the planet – and your backpack. Take the essential items that will make your trip safer, more enjoyable, and won’t weigh…
Live fast, die young, leave a good-looking corpse. As explored in a recent article, most of the world’s airport runways are paved with concrete or asphalt. However, there are certain exceptions to this trend. We have previously explored gravel and ice runways, but what about beaches? Let’s take a look at where passengers should be wary of sand in their…
