All cities have their secrets. Some light, some dark, some darker. Some are dark, some became that way beyond their control. Some may remember past days and glories, while others will have no recollection at all. That is the way of life.
Here, we talk about a hidden and - for the most part - forgotten…
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If you have done your research (or, even better) have visited the alluring country of Peru, in South America, chances are good that you have - at the very least - visited Machu Pichu: that is a must-see. (And the knowledge of that mystical place grows every year.) Learn more about Peru - click here.
You…
Finding the Holy Grail would be, well . . . like finding the Holy Grail.
For background, The Holy Grail (French: Saint Graal, Breton: Graal Santel, Welsh: Greal Sanctaidd, Cornish: Gral) is a treasure that serves as an important motif in Arthurian literature. Different traditions describe it as a cup, dish or stone with miraculous powers that provides eternal youth or sustenance in infinite abundance, often…
When you think of old-style mobsters, you usually think of New York City, where almost all crime happens in American cinema. But, Chicago Illinois had its run of criminals, especially in the 1930's. People like "Al" Capone, John Dillinger, "Baby Face" Nelson.... the list goes on and on.
There is still an element of romance with…
We travel a lot, and we love Venice. We've been there many times. You never know what you'll find, as not only does the city change (festivals, art, new places to eat) but it also stays the same and you can follow its ever-changing pulse if you so desire. But this post is about a…
The United States is a vast chunk of land, with all types of terrain, climates and adventures. Many of you may have already visited - or may even reside there. (We did, a long time ago.) Calling it diverse would be an understatement. Most travelers tend to focus on New York, or Los Angeles, San…
Summer is coming and the people of UK do love their beaches. You may have visited some of the most known seaside resorts (Brighton, we're talking about you) but we'll bet that you haven't been to some of these.
And if you haven't heard of these, there's a good chance that you might end up having…
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.…
If you’re a regular visitor here to our site, you’ll know how much we love trains and rail travel. So, we’re happy to offer this mash-up for you train buffs: a USA New England rail tour courtesy of the UK’s Great Rail Journeys. Discover the stunning warm hues of New England's golden season, exploring America's…
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…
Chances are good that you've not heard of Vanuatu. A South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands that stretch 1,300 kilometers, we discovered it purely out of chance and we're glad that we did.
Previously known as the New Hebrides Islands, it is an archipelago nation in the southwest Pacific Ocean, north of…
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…
India is a spectacular place. So many layers of so many things. History that stretches far into the past and a future that is rocketing into fantastic new directions. Lovely, kind and curious people.
But, its antiquity also holds its own foggy mysteries. One of which is the lost kingdom Dwarka. Originally, Dwarka was believed to…
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…
Our affiliate friends Eurowings.com (part of the Lufthansa Family) are now flying to The Kruger National Park in South Africa. The Kruger National Park (KNP) lies in the north-east of South Africa and runs along the border of Mozambique in the east, Zimbabwe in the north, and the southern border is the Crocodile River. The park…
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 are pretty sure that most of our readers are of intrepid, open-minded,energetic and fun-loving. All the world is your oyster. A new day, a new adventure. With that in mind, do we have a place for you!
We're willing to bet that many of you haven't visited Greenland, yet. The country probably doesn't leap to…