Some visual eye-candy that, without words, will speak for itself. Sit down with a big glass of Montepulciano and plan your next trip to the city of mirrors.
Europe
Pity the poor residents of Gibraltar (sometimes known as "The Rock".) For decades they have been "frozen" in a, so far, dilemma that doesn't seem to have an imminent solution, but does have a looming deadline. (For reference, Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain's south coast. It’s dominated by…
It's January of 2023 and we're absolutely loving the Amazon series The Bad Guy. Set in modern Palermo, Italy, it is an hilarious, unpredictable, subtle, violent and binge-worthy story of Mafia families, how they interact and the predictable / unpredictable outcomes that you would imagine. But, unlike most Mafia sagas, it is packed…
Don't fret. Stories of the legendary, irreplaceable French baguette slowly disappearing are a bit premature. Apparently many French buyers are opting for the simpler, cheaper types of bread nowadays, and the eternal French staple, the baguette is falling from favour and also not appearing on shelves as frequently as before. To any of…
If you're in business these days, you've got to be smart, clever, innovative and original or else you'll likely go under. And there has been a watershed of new ideas and business execution attempts that have lost their steam or have dried up. Thinking in a shell no longer works, and being crabby…
Germany is certainly at the front of European power, drive and energy. An economic and social powerhouse itself, it stands as one of Europe's shining stars when it comes to making things happen. And this dynamo of a country is looking for smart, energetic workers. Germany is doubling down on plans to attract skilled workers from…
Surely this has crossed your mind at one time or another. Let go of your humdrum day-job for a bit. Fly away and do nothing but simply have fun. Take the kids if you have them. If not, simply act like one. And we have the place for you. …
We're going to keep this one simple. Here's a post about Rome, specifically around the Trevi Fountain. You know the place - you've likely been once or twice - and you're sure to agree that it is one of that magical city's most memorable and romantic locations. You'll also know that it…
Most of us will be lucky to stay just one night in Davos, so 50 nights is a faraway dream. But, as they say, dreaming is free. The spectacular Alpengold hotel in Davos, Switzerland has so many awe-inspiring aspects about it, it's worth highlighting here, even if we never are able to…
Everyone - including us - always write about the many splendors of Italy. There are so many - where do you even start? That's why it continues to be one of the top destinations, year upon year. And we're sure that will continue to be the case for millennia. Even on…
…. just for one day. If you're of a certain age (like us) and of a certain leaning, you'll no likely see January 10, 2016 as a very sad day. That was the day that David Bowie left us. In his own way, he knew the day was coming and planned it all meticulously. Even…
We set up a remote work community in the Tuscan mountains. One of our favourite sites / YouTube channels is Euronews.com. Mostly focused on Europe, our favourite place in the world, Euronews is also focused on the rest of the big wide world. They're erudite, funny, playful and right on target when…
Many of us still work, even though we're reaching that age of not having to. (We're retired, but we run this website because it's fun, it keeps us on our toes, and periodically a few dollars come in here and there to keep our chins up.) But, we don't need to say this…
...comes from some other beginning’s end. * Yes, another post about Rome, the Romans and Italy. We won't apologise about that. You could start at the very top of Italy, and work your way all the way down to Mezzogiorno (see - bet you've never heard of that) and would still have…
Here's another article about our favourite place on Earth, London, UK. If you search on our site, you'll see plenty of evidence of that passion. And why not? London has pretty much everything. History, culture, architecture, people from everywhere, food, clubs, events . . . the list goes on and on.…
We can't be 100% certain, but we're pretty confident that if you visit the Matouring site, you're open-minded and open to almost anything. We suspect that the arts feature in your life. You love music, film, books, travel (of course) and the endless supply of the wonders in the world. If you're…
Do you ever find that when you travel, you'll arrive home, only to find that you've missed something? Maybe it's a museum, or a fantabulous (but cheap) restaurant in the middle of Rome? Perhaps you're so glued to your itinerary that you don't permit yourself to stop and smell the proverbial roses. …
I believe in miracles! Where ya' from? Even though they take things quite seriously when in comes to the environment, incarceration, living clean and being kind to each other, the Swedes are no sour-pusses. And a good example is the talking garbage bins in Malmö. Poke them in the right place…
We're not sure if its, hubris, or carelessness or just a mistake, but sometimes, tourists are not as smart as they can be when it comes to spending their money, especially in Europe, where things can often be pricey. Of course, you get what you pay for, as it were, and sometimes it just…