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We can’t leave until you finish your taco, Taylor

Since 2019, travel has been, generally, a horror show. And, to be honest, it hasn't gotten a whole lot better since then. Between trying to fire up dormant jet planes, to what once were thriving destinations (now slow and closed, in many places) ramping back up to 100% capacity has been slow-going. And…

2022-12-270Comments

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Food and Drink Fun Health Rest of World The Thinking Traveller

Survival instincts

When we travel, we must do some things, no matter where we are. Such as sleep, use the toilet and . . . eat. No matter where we are, we usually carry a particular kinship with the foods that we grew up with. And, often when you travel, you'll be faced…

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Europe Food and Drink Fun History Life of Luxury

Throw your travel money away

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…

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Central & South America Do Something Different Food and Drink History Nature & the Environment Outdoors Special Interest

Chiloé to go

We would guess that there are only a few of our clever readers that would not want to go to Chile. It is one of those South American countries that just seems to call our name. It's far away from most places on the planet, so many casual tourists might give it a…

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Turnkey Turkey

Our affiliate friends, Wendy Wu Tours, always feature activities that are not your usual offering. We love how they highlight places that might often be missed, or not at the top of the list. In this case, the latest offer is Turkey. Turkey is a treasure trove of fascinating history and archaeological wonders,…

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Do Something Different Europe Food and Drink Fun

Pastas to dye for

Did you ever think that something as simple as pasta (our favourite food) could be embroiled in controversy and even "illegal" activities? It's been around forever and it will continue until the earth fizzles to its last puff of smoke. But, as anything, we suppose, there will always be differing opinions on things…

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Caribbean Design and Art Food and Drink Life of Luxury Relaxation

Visit 118 islands in one trip

Are you one of those types that wants to visit every country in the world? (PS - there are 195 countries in the world today.) Or, as a friend of ours is doing, trying to visit 50 countries before he turns 50. It's an admirable goal, and fun, as well. But,…

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Activity Asia Deals Food and Drink Fun Life of Luxury Partytime Special Offers / Deals The Thinking Traveller

Dancing crabs

Unfortunately, it's not a cabaret show, but it may leave you dancing in your seats. (Vegetarians, look away now.) Asia is home to some of the widest selection of foods and cuisines in in the world. They take their food seriously, and they treasure every bite. So, when you first set foot…

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India e’Visas are Back!

As of this writing, at least where we live, it's cold and snowy, and it looks like it will stay that way for some time. Grey, wet and miserable. The sun goes down at 5:00pm and stays that way until April. Yuk. Boy, would we sure would like to be somewhere warm…

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Design and Art Do Something Different Europe Food and Drink Life of Luxury Special Interest The Thinking Traveller Unusual

When excellent just isn’t enough

You know that, at times, you want to spoil yourself. You've worked hard, saved and have laid plans to relax and see the world. Part of that plan is to splurge when you can, make every minute count and create truly, truly unforgettable moments. Well, we have that for you, courtesy of our…

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Adventure Do Something Different Food and Drink Fun History Special Interest The Thinking Traveller

It’s not how old you are. It’s how you are old.

We here at Matouring love to travel. Trains, planes and automobiles get us where we want to go. And we have been lucky enough to travel to places new and old. (We prefer the latter.) And, if you are fortunate enough to travel, you will probably be able to watch the progression…

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Adventure Asia Food and Drink Fun Nature & the Environment Partytime The Thinking Traveller World Culture

It’s Delhi, Kelly

We love India, and the Indian people. We've worked and live alongside them for decades. We've visited their country and marveled at the variety there. Even now, half a world apart, one of India's great cities, Delhi, is not too far away. Restaurants, festivals and close friends keep the spirit of…

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Adventure Alternative Lifestyle Do Something Different Food and Drink For Women Only Fun Life of Luxury Partytime Romance

Earthly desires

You're never too young or too old to keep the fires burning. When you think about it, all you have to do is think about it. May we introduce to you our new affiliate friends, Desire Experience Submerge yourself in the Desire experience, a world of erotic pleasure, where fulfilling your fantasies and…

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Adventure Asia Do Something Different Food and Drink Life of Luxury Nature & the Environment

Bali up!

Where three volcanoes smolder, the world’s most expensive coffee is made, and yoga has been practiced for more than 1,900 years… Of Indonesia's 17,000 tropical islands, Bali is one of the most famous. Its four million residents come accompanied with more than six million tourists per year as well as a large population of…

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Adventure Do Something Different Food and Drink Fun History Life of Luxury Nature & the Environment North America

Want to be a Rocky Mountaineer?

No, this doesn't involve growing a beard and chopping down trees (although you might have time for that, anyway.) But that doesn't mean that you won't feel part of the Canadian experience. And, even better, you get travel from east to west in one of the world's most revered rail adventures. When you…

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Adventure Do Something Different Food and Drink Fun Life of Luxury Nature & the Environment North America Outdoors The Thinking Traveller

Want to be a Rocky Mountaineer?

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Adventure Design and Art Do Something Different Europe Food and Drink Fun History

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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Adventure Europe Food and Drink For Women Only Fun History Nature & the Environment

Wine ice cream

Once again, another fun post about Europe, but this time we focus on the Rhine, and what it has in store for gourmands and fast food lovers alike, from Bingen to Koblenz! DW's drone-mounted camera takes you to castles and palaces, as well as the Lorelei – the rock steeped in myth and legend. …

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Adventure Design and Art Food and Drink History Inspiration Life of Luxury North America

Manhattan’s secret railway station

New York needs no introduction. Whether you love it or hate it, and whether you’ve been there or not, we all have our own idea of the place, the city that Cornelius Vanderbilt made his playground. Films, TV series and the media have all helped create an image of its neighbourhoods, its population, its buildings…

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Adventure Design and Art Do Something Different Europe Food and Drink Fun History

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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