Relax. This is not another one of those "SHOCK HORROR" posts that crawl along the floor of the internet. It's a somewhat sad story of a changing Japan. And while we've been in much of that wonderful country, there is so much more to see. We're sure you're of the same mind.…
Faded Glory
Faded Glory
Do you ever feel like you're suffocating, or are trapped in a place where you really don't want to be? The longing for quiet places is not just a modern "escape" from city life; it is a deep-seated biological and evolutionary drive. In 2026, as we grapple with the highest levels of "information noise" in…
We're history buffs, here at Matouring. But when we see history - poorly chosen and implemented history - unfolding right in front our eyes over and over again, it gets tiring and aggravating. George Santayana’s quote "Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it." The other day, we were out with my…
For those of us who are travel hounds, sniffing out the best deals, we've often got it made. Sometimes, though, there are deals and incentives from lesser-known travel providers. Many of them might be right under your nose, but may fall in the shadows of the "big boys." One such company is…
At this place in time in our world 2026, it's not a very nice place to be. With wars burbling or already underway, the poor succumbing to even more pain and suffering, it almost makes you want to give up. Streets are filled with the homeless, with some countries (guess who) don't seem to…
Watch more of this particular conundrum courtesy of the ever-interesting Jago Hazzard, above.
In the world of transit architecture, "over-designed" is a term often used by critics to describe spaces where the aesthetic ambition feels disproportionate to the simple act of catching a train. For the London Underground (the "Tube"), this phenomenon is usually a…
In our recent trip to Chile, I was surprised an the sheer number of churches that were scattered around the country. It's sometimes difficult to get a gauge about how and where religion still factors in a country. As it happens, in 2026, Chile is in the midst of a profound and…
For those of us who are lucky enough to travel, we almost take the activity for granted. What once was merely a dream for so many has now become everyday, almost something to take for granted. But it wasn't always that way. It is remarkable to think that 50 years ago, international travel…
“Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.” – (Commonly attributed to a theme in historical analysis.
“It’s Niagara Falls. It’s one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. Who wouldn’t want to walk across it?” Nik Wallenda, a man famed for daredevil stunts, said this about Niagara Falls when asked why he wanted to walk across on a tightrope.
When it comes to the possibilities of ‘learning from history’ there are doubtless many things we could aspire to learn.
Some of those would be more practically useful, in terms of contributing to the normal and decent functioning of well-meaning societies than others.
Rail never fails. Travel you can trust.
You will be hard-pressed to find a unique hotel as this. Don’t miss it!
Whole lotta Meota? It’s only natural, eh?
Moldovan-run villages Based on an analysis of the socio-economic situation in Moldova, the phrase "Moldovan-run villages" can be interpreted as referring to the typical rural villages that make up the vast majority of the country's territory. These communities are the heart of Moldovan culture, but they also face significant challenges.
On the plus side,…
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Ah, America. A place divided in so many ways, yet so cohesive at the same time. Your editor was born in the USA, but after living there 22 years, enough was enough. Let it be known that some of my siblings live there (I love them dearly) but they are not the…
Solid as a rock. You get what it says on the tin. With a name like Concrete, you can be sure that its solid as a rock. No fancy pantsy mumbo jumbo. Real.
By now, we're pretty sure that you're confused with this post. What on earth does concrete have…
Strange how music can - in 180 degrees - completely reorient what you're doing at the time. The good thing, we guess, is that the music is - if you're lucky - something that transports you to another place entirely than the place where you are. Of course, other music does quite the…
For as long as there has been a British Empire, there has been fish and chips. The country survived on it. It was only logical. The fish came from the sea that surrounds the British Isle. Similarly, potatoes are another staple that British people can't live without. Put fish and…