Who can resist the allure of Brasil? So diverse, and rich in adventure. A legacy of history that goes back hundreds of years. And a people who love life and aren't afraid to show it.
When most people think of Brasil, they think of Rio, and rightly so. But, if you're not most people, you might…
For Women Only
Oiran (花魁) is a word used to refer to the high-class prostitutes that worked in the Yoshiwara red-light district (Yoshiwara-Yukaku) during the Edo period. The Ichiyo Sakura Matsuri started in 2003 to preserve this piece of Edo history.
It takes place along a 500m or so stretch of road with members in full Edo period dress…
It can be done. It can be done. The tiny Danish Island of Ærø was awarded the designation of the EU’s most sustainable island. All it takes is willpower. The island has been experimenting with renewable energy since the 1970s, and today, produces more electricity than it uses. Watch the BBC video below that demonstrates…
Having worked in the travel industry, we know the complexity of buying airline tickets. Supercomputers crunch numbers from (sometimes) thousands of travel suppliers, with literally millions of possible flight combinations.
How do you even hope to get an edge? Well, there are a plethora of "experts" out there who will be happy to provide advice .…
Travel is wonderful / a nightmare. For every delightful aspect, you'll find an equally annoying one. And, surely one of the most frustrating is dragging your luggage around.
Well, we're quite pleased to introduce you to a new affilliate friend, Radical Storage. They provide travellers with luggage storage solutions so that you can enjoy your holiday…
If you visit our site often, you'll know how much we love trains and the railways. In these days of a worrisome climatic future, and the growth of the global population and diminishing resources, we need to be efficient. Rail is just that . . and more. Recently, probably the longest train trip has been…
It's safe to say that we all want good lives. Food, shelter, family and the ability to be who we are. But it's clear that it doesn't always happen that way. Take the LGBTQIA community - they're like everybody else in that respect. And respect is a big word in this community. So big that…
Japan is a glorious place, with charming people and an endless supply of things to see and do.
But, one of the most intriguing are the Mozu / Kofu burial tombs just outside of Osaka. The only problem is that you can't actually see much of these marvels. (Still worth visiting, though.)
Although the iconic Mozu Tombs…
As if the Covid-19 pandemic isn't confusing enough, you sometimes have to deal with in-progress trips that seem to be slow-progress or no-progress. And you paid for them, already.
When the coronavirus hit in 2020, many travelers had no choice but to cancel upcoming flights. Willis Orlando, senior product operations specialist at Scott’s Cheap Flights (affiliate friends…
Like all of us, eventually we need to retire. And so do ships (and planes.)
We have all likely been on at least one cruise, and you'll comprehend the scope and size of those behemoths of the seas. But, have you given any thought when it's time for the ship to be put to pasture?
It's a…
The EU (European Union) is a powerful and rather marvelous thing to behold. In addition to corralling 27 disparate countries into a unified and progressive force, they also respect and hold true the values that all countries should aspire to.
So, it is both a joy to see that the EU will be including Croatia under…
We here at Matouring are of the opinion that our lovely readers are of the fun, adventurous and curious types. You like the "new" and are always craving something different. With that in mind, here we'd like to tell you about our affilate friends BRB (Be Right Back) who feature a fun twist on travel:…
The bile-high club.
As we write this, in this time in space of humankind, we're seeing all sorts of odd and bizarre performances from people when it comes to travel. Opening doors of moving jets (and jumping from them) punching air attendants, being duct-taped to seats. The list goes on-and-on - and we hope it stops…
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused pandemonium everywhere, especially when it comes to the world of tourism.
As you'll know, Leonardo DaVinci's Last Supper is one of the most visited and admired tourist attractions in the world. It did not escape the travel drought, either.
But, happily, it is now open again for you to visit. The Santa…
By default, just because you're reading this (and have visited our site,) we can assume that you're a smart, aware, thoughtful, curious and fun human being. But, we always have room for improvement, it's safe to say.
The choices we make on the road can have a big impact on the people and places we encounter…
Although the world is starting to open up again, from the Covid-19 pandemic, it can still be a bit of a dicey proposition: you never know when someone won't be "cooperating" with the efforts to quell the pandemic. And, there is always the chance that your flight will be surreptitiously cancelled.
Well, if you're still clamouring…
The world is certainly not getting any smaller, that's for sure. And its capacity to hold us all is starting to become a strain on the planet. But, as ever, there are clever humans who have ideas.
The 15-minute city urban theory received the 2021 Obel Prize in recognition of the concept's value for creating sustainable…
As if encountering wafer-thin fashion models as they strut down Fifth Avenue in New York City isn't enough to discombobulate your sense of self, now the high-rise apartments are getting into the act.
New York has always been home to some of the world’s tallest towers, but in the last 10 years the city has seen…
We have to chuckle a bit at this article - the oldest buildings in Canada .
We lived in London where we almost rented a house that was built in the 1400's, so considering that one of the oldest places in Vancouver is from 1921, it's not much of a comparison.
But, fair is fair and Canada…
Virgin and adult? Yes, you heard that right. Make no mistake about it. It's the real deal. Step right up. This is far from your ordinary cruising experience. Virgin Voyages provides a sanctuary at sea with their superyacht-inspired vessels, modern take on staterooms, and array of exciting offerings. And our affiliate friends at Avoya have…