Once you've visited places like Japan, or Korea or Vietnam. you will have found yourself in love, hook, line and sinker. Your mission going forward is to see every single place that you can. It's an admirable quest. But, after climbing those hills, and fording those streams, you will inevitably want more. …
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We're pretty confident that this post will ring some bells or at least offer a laugh or two, and even some sound ideas. Question: what do you do when you consider yourself a world traveler, tried and true, with all of the scratches, burns and bump that it entails, but then, slowly and…
So you think you know Spain, eh? We've been many, many times and it feels like we're only scratching the surface. So when Valldemossa popped up on our radar, we had to make a beeline to get there. Valldemossa is a breathtaking medieval village nestled high in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain…
Nothing like making a splash when you show up. Bring the fam. Bring the chums and the pals. It's a big world, there's plenty of space for you. As ever, you can always trust G Adventures, in this case, Northern
Thailand: Hilltribes & Villages. Now's the time to explore northern…
Those in the know will certainly know Crystal, that's clear. Crystal has been the watchword for exceptional cruises for three decades. In 2022, world-leading travel company A&K Travel Group acquired the Crystal brand and we refurbished and relaunched our flagships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Now we have set a new standard at sea. And now it's your…
And that's just what they'll do. Our affiliate friends, Time Out are offering / challenging you to get outta the house and back into the world around you. If you're going to moan about it being too tiring, or too long, or too boring, let us re-orient you. We're confident that you'll arrive…
No, the Via Appia Antica. Yes, you can get there from here. The Via Appia Antica, or the Ancient Appian Way, is arguably the world’s oldest and most significant "superhighway." Commissioned in 312 BC by the Roman censor Appius Claudius Caecus, it earned the title Regina Viarum (Queen of Roads) for its…
Albania is one of those European countries that we all know is there, but sometimes it just doesn't get its place in the sun (although make no mistake, it certainly can be a sunny place for sure. Chances are that if you choose to visit, you'll leave a different person. Albania is sometimes lumped into…
Arrr ye ready to take on the seas, mateys? Is adventure your bailiwick? Or do you just fancy a relaxing water adventure? Well, we have it for you, either way. Get ready for your Atlas Ocean Voyages Experience. With year-round expeditions for every season, we offer an…
This post is, for me, a Dutch treat. Firstly, it's about birds, those lovely avions who make our hearts flutter just as much as the birds flutter past us themselves. We take walks to find them. We're thrilled when one is even just nearby. Humans have been captivated by birds for…
Can you hear the seashells calling? No, you may need to get closer. No, even closer than that. Don't be shy. Just leave your troubles and your flip flops and we'll take care of the rest. Click here Curaçao
So, why Cursão? If you’re looking for that perfect "get away…
From a biological perspective, we're mostly water. That's why waterside holidays always thrill us when we have the chance to kick off our shoes, plop down on a lounger and let the world go by. You may have tried this tried and true method of letting it all hang out. But, life…
Some people in this world know how to think laterally, think big and think smart. One such companies have landed with us and we really like them and what they bring to us. Meet Swimply. Here's the offer: Swimply is a peer-to-peer marketplace where people can book private pools, hot tubs,…
As Europeans, we love the options that Europe offers. Each and every town, village, city and activity awaits us, promising something new every time you turn around, or every time you return. In fact, here are thousands of interesting cities, towns, and villages in Europe, offering countless options ranging from major capitals to…
We live in Vancouver, and it happens to be a pretty popular place. It typically welcomes between 8 and 11 million visitors annually. Not bad for a city that had been somewhat in the shadows until recently when tourism exploded. One of the features that we like and we use are the Harbour Air Seaplanes.…
12 Items You Should Stop Bringing to the Airport in 2026. "I’m a Flight Attendant, and These Are the 12 Items You Should Stop Bringing to the Airport in 2026. Here are 12 things I always see smart travelers pack." Read more here, courtesy of Travel & Leisure. Click here (with some…
And in this case, Norway is a smooth, relaxing luxury cruise with Norwegian Lines. Sit back, relax and enjoy more on your vacation with Norwegian’s Free at Sea™ or Free at Sea Plus™, the new one-of-a-kind cruising package included for more value at the best quality. Norwegian wants you to have more experiences that…
For almost as many years that we've been operating Matouring, we've relied on our affiliate partners, OMIO. With their depth and breadth of travel solutions, it's no wonder that so many other travel companies have partnered with them, or rely on their services, as well. If you know about OMIO, they mostly make…
As ever, better safe than sorry. Travel insurance for us seniors is always a good idea.
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