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Pace yourself

Here's another article about our favourite place, Europe. But this one is probably the weightiest subject matter we've ever covered: you'll need to duck just to avoid the puns. You are what you eat. And this place - La Maisonnette Narbonnaise - Narbonne, France is worth driving to, as you will likely have trouble walking out.…

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Ngutuni and Salt Lick safari

Safaris used be rather dangerous and - in the case of the animals - deadly propositions. Men with names like George or Nigel would take a steam liner to Africa from one of the colonies, with their pipes, rifles and maps in hand. Sleeping rough in tents, they would spend the night regaling…

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The Slick Road

No, that's not a typo. It really is slick. Some countries do not have the "visibility" of others, for one reason or another. One reason might be that their offerings are not as well know or reported. Another reason might be that people have preconceptions - usually outdated - about what the country…

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Take a hike!

There are so many options when it comes to travel: planes, trains, automobiles, ships, tours . . . the list goes on and on. But here's a travel option that you might not have thought of, or not have thought of as "travel" anyway - hiking. When you think about it, it…

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The ruins of Copan

We all know of places like Machu Pichu, Stonehenge, The great wall of China, the Moai statues of Easter Island, Chile, for example. But here is one you may not know of - and its quite spectacular. Copán is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization in the Copán Department of western Honduras, not…

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Elevator can’t make up its mind

We love to feature things that you might not be expecting. There is no shortage of those kinds of things in the wonderful world of ours. But, some of them make you go "wow!" and others make you say "why?" These are the adventures that you'll want to seek out, not only…

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Out of nowhere: Abbadia, le Château-Observatoire

We travel a lot, and we assume you do, too. It's one of the best things in life, especially as you get older and you have learned to appreciate the finer, more subtle joys that life brings. But, sometimes you are pleasantly pleased by an unexpected find. In this case, we're speaking…

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The Poseidon Adventure

If you're in Germany, you'll know that watersports are a major thrill to the lovely citizens of that country. And there are so many lakes, rivers and options if you're a water baby, yourself. If so, we're happy to introduce you to our new affiliate friends, Eventfloss DE. What is it? A…

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Well now, there’s a good idea!

British Airways (our affiliate friends) have become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights, enabling customers taking part in the trial to travel through the airport ‘smartly’ without having to show their passport. Customers who sign up to take part in the airline’s trial from London Heathrow Terminal…

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Is Tatooine a real place?

For us old folks, who have been around forever, the Star Wars franchise is not only part of our DNA, but also - for most - a treasured part of growing up. Even better, our children and our children's children are also fully immersed in that most wonderful of adventures. So, what could be…

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Get trolled

Luckily, today we're not talking about the online variety of that word. We're shiny, happy people here at Matouring. We don't get into that kind of thing. No, today we want you to unearth your inner child again and discover Trollstigen, the Land of the Trolls, in Norway with a full-day guided coach…

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NowhereVille, Canada

Canada is a big place: its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometres, making it the world's second-largest country by total area. At 243,000 km along the shores of 52,455 islands, Canada boasts of the longest…

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Wheel good fun

As anyone who reads visits our site often, you'll know that we are big fans of bicycles. Health benefits aside, they're just plain fun to ride, and you're also helping the environment as you help yourself. They're not expensive (and you can rent them almost anywhere) and come in so many styles, even…

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Not too late to escape

In many parts of the world, the days are getting shorter and a little colder. That's life. But, it doesn't mean that you need to hide under your bed covers. Travel is 365 x 24/7 - just the way we like it. And, travel companies, after a horrible couple of years…

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Valencia intelligentsia

Spain is one of the most visited countries on the planet.. For example, during the 12 months of 2021, a total of 31.1 million foreign visitors arrived in Spain, 64.4 percent more that in 2021, but 62.7 percent less than the 83.7 million tourists who spent their holidays in the country in 2019. That's quite…

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Say aloha to Doha

You will most certainly know about Qatar: we've written several posts about this fascinating, liberal and diverse country. But, here we discuss its capitol city, Doha. And, like most wealthy countries in that part of the globe, they pride themselves their progressive approach to many things, including the look and feel of…

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Flix does the tricks

We're big fans of public transport, and efficient, modern ways of getting around the world. Why fire up your car, when you can go from A to B in modern, relaxed comfort? Jets are great, but so are trains and buses. Once you get used to them (and that doesn't take long)…

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See the CIA

...museum, that is. Say what you will about their remit, there is a certain allure to finding out more about this most mysterious of government organisations. But did you know that they actually have a museum? It's Housed in the George Bush Center for Intelligence in Langley, Virginia—one of the most secure…

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Hiking to your liking

How to Choose the Right Hiking Gear The proper hiking boots, socks, and poles can help you avoid injury and discomfort, so you can focus on the joys of tackling the trails. Experienced hiker Spencer Yeomans shares his tips. In the pursuit of our goals, it’s our gear that supports us along the way,…

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