Life is sweet. Regular readers know that we love to cover the world in our posts, but as part of that, try to spice things up by introducing new travel companies. Much of our content is focused on Europe, mostly because that is we spend a lot of our time. The benefit of that, of…
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Isn't travel wonderful, with the emphasis on wonder? Even if you've been to a place, you might still end up back where you were some time ago. Happily, most countries change and shift and morph, but usually for the better. And what better way of demonstrating that is what are often simply…
That's a tall order by any measure, even if you're a museum addict. Who even has time for that? But that's the point, silly. Da Vinci, dinosaurs and ‘a subversive adult Disneyland’ feature on Time Out’s guide to the world’s unmissable museums. And if you know Time Out, you'll leap to the…
There's always time for a cruise. Isn't there enough noise and fuss on the planet to make you want to run in the opposite direction? We think so. And who better to welcome you aboard to get away from that all that? A cruise with our European travel partners, TUI! TUI Cruises…
We all love our kids, no matter how young or old they are. That's why we had them. As they start to mature (like ours) the urge to spend more time with them becomes more acute. We know that they will eventually flee the nest, but it still leaves a little pang of remorse that…
Hello again. Hope you're well. Today, we feature one of the signature experiences in Europe: Switzerland, and taking the Bernina Express. The Bernina Express is not just a train ride; it is a masterclass in slow travel and a dramatic journey of pure geographic contrast. Operating on a narrow-gauge track between Chur (Switzerland's oldest city)…
Once again, Matouring leaps forward into the past to bring you stuff that we think you history buffs love. This is all about French trains. Of course we love the TGV and the local trains, but how much attention do the latter receive? If you live nearby or are a short…
On Matouring's unstoppable mission to find the new new for you you, we encounter any number of opportunities. It's really thrilling, especially nowadays where the ante is up. Looking back a few years ago, we we were able to get you you deals on hotels, flights and activities. We still do that,…
You need schooling, baby we're not fooling. And then you don't. But you may just want to anyway. When School's out for the summer, don't just hide. Instead, you might want to crack open the books, so to speak and learn in some different ways. What's this all about? Just…
History comes in so many places, so many flavours and so many results. That's why we like it, anyway. It's everywhere, and it's accessible. Sometimes it even just pops up out of nowhere, and that's part of the joy. Your editor and his (much) better half love to get around. …
Anyone who frequents our site will know of our love of Europe. Depending on how borders are defined, there are between 44 and 50 countries in Europe. The United Nations recognizes 44 sovereign states entirely within the continent, while broader geographical and political definitions include transcontinental countries and disputed territories, bringing the total to…
Taking rail through Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of Europe's best-kept travel secrets. The route connecting Sarajevo and Mostar is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful and dramatic train journeys on the continent, cutting through rugged mountain canyons, emerald rivers, and extensive tunnel networks. The rail network within Bosnia is limited, but…
More-occo It's always a wonderful thing to travel, of course. Above and beyond the act of traveling itself is the sometimes ignored or misunderstood benefits. At its core, travel is a disruption of the expected. When we step out of our daily routines and familiar geography, we shake loose the…
Every day we praise the pharaohs for giving us the internet and YouTube. We think that YouTube should be carefully placed in museums and other historical edifices, and remain guarded 24x7. Some time in the future, what's left of our intelligent and forward-thinking citizens will be able to dig into the rubble that…
We here at Matouring are senior citizens, and there's no getting around that. Your editor's better half has found ways of capturing all four corners of the world whilst I was writing it down. We've seen a lot, done a lot and are forever grateful for that, especially as we grow older. And after…
Here we go again, being dorks and acting like little kids. But we can't help it. We love history, we love mystery and this post has oodles of it. Imagine being able to wander around an abandoned airport, all by yourself to run around like the little kid that we know you…
Hello, matouring at your service, bringing only the finest posts with the most unusual or exciting content offers and just plain fun that you could hope to have. This one is particularly exciting because it is all about rail (so are we,) all about history, all about luxury and, most of all - it's…
The Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) in Avignon, France, is the largest medieval Gothic palace in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site, serving as the seat of Western Christianity in the 14th century. Built starting in 1335, this 15,000 \(m^{2}\) fortress-palace hosted seven popes and is one of France's top 10 most…
I can't believe my eyes! Anyone who knows Europe will know how most Europeans treasure their cars. So many top, desirable cars were designed and built in Europe. Europe is still a major force when it comes to cars. Major car manufacturing continues across Europe, with the EU producing over 11.4…
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