I am British, but have lived in a number of places over the years. I've visited even more, just like you, I reckon. In the 1960's and 1970's, Britain was on the top of many things. Tech was one, and a highlight of Britain's prowess were the hover crafts that powered the…
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Init, though? No matter where you're from, you will always leave a little bit of you when you go. It could be the weather. It could be the food. It could be the people. No matter, they matter to you. We brits are no different. The only difference…
We love history. The more the better. Climb every mountain, ford every stream? That's us. The more you learn about history, the more you'll understand why history is history, and why things happen. And why they happen again and again.
Most historians are sensible, down-to-earth and eminently curious. They…
From our perspective, those two words, the subject and the location must surely be making your heart race, just as much as the bikes themselves will do for you (as long as you're safe and thoughtful.) And, yes, as you might expect, we have just the ticket for you. You may never want…
"The English mist is always at work like a subtle painter, and London is a vast canvas prepared for the mist to work on." Your editor lived in the UK for decades. I was born to British parents. Brothers and sisters, the same. It's not perfect, but that doesn't stop the tourists.…
If you have a dainty stomach, or don't enjoy a little bit of OTT humour, you might wish to leave the room or go on to another activity. This is a silly (perhaps AI a bit) poke at the British. We can post this because we are British through and through. …
A few weeks back, an affiliate partner (now) called Get Out! contacted us about a relationship. Their feature is to get access to dozens of the best attractions, activities, and local experiences with one membership you can use all year long. One membership, hundreds of places to go Explore more, spend less…
Get your credit cards ready. Regular readers will know that we here at Matouring are rail fans, true and true. But that doesn't make us a one-trick pony. We love a supercar here or there, or even more. classic cars. But when you want to talk about auto tech, the name McLaren…
Travel is exciting, is it not? And when you have the time, the willpower and the resources, the world is your playground. Especially when you have the cash. However, cash is not always in everyone's wallet, so improvisation is the ticket to get tickets. Happily, our planet is filled with smart…
We all love our kids, no matter how young or old they are. That's why we had them. As they start to mature (like ours) the urge to spend more time with them becomes more acute. We know that they will eventually flee the nest, but it still leaves a little pang of remorse that…
Hello again. Hope you're well. Today, we feature one of the signature experiences in Europe: Switzerland, and taking the Bernina Express. The Bernina Express is not just a train ride; it is a masterclass in slow travel and a dramatic journey of pure geographic contrast. Operating on a narrow-gauge track between Chur (Switzerland's oldest city)…
Once again, Matouring leaps forward into the past to bring you stuff that we think you history buffs love. This is all about French trains. Of course we love the TGV and the local trains, but how much attention do the latter receive? If you live nearby or are a short…
Anyone who frequents our site will know of our love of Europe. Depending on how borders are defined, there are between 44 and 50 countries in Europe. The United Nations recognizes 44 sovereign states entirely within the continent, while broader geographical and political definitions include transcontinental countries and disputed territories, bringing the total to…
More-occo It's always a wonderful thing to travel, of course. Above and beyond the act of traveling itself is the sometimes ignored or misunderstood benefits. At its core, travel is a disruption of the expected. When we step out of our daily routines and familiar geography, we shake loose the…
By this time, we would expect that most of our readers here would know about Seoul. How can you not, especially with some of the rather gob-smacking shows that they produce on Netflix? Let's have fun and dig a little deeper into this genuinely wonderful country. While major sites like Gyeongbokgung Palace…
As ever, we here at Matouring are always thankful that we can arise in the morning, stretch our arms and legs, down a big expresso (Lavazza, or course) and plot the day's content for you. We're a humble website, but we love what we do, and we love our modus operandi: sharing what…
I can't believe my eyes! Anyone who knows Europe will know how most Europeans treasure their cars. So many top, desirable cars were designed and built in Europe. Europe is still a major force when it comes to cars. Major car manufacturing continues across Europe, with the EU producing over 11.4…
Flying is either an utter joy, or it's a tangled nightmare, depending on your requirements, your aspirations and your cash. Of course, in these days, we are blessed with some incredible aircraft: the Airbus A380 can ship 525 passengers and the Boeing 747 can shuttle between 366 and 467 passengers in a…
Won't you let me take you on a non cruise? No, that's not another typo. Nor your editor's somewhat misaligned sense of humour. We'll leave it to you to find your fun. Our affiliate partners have a cruise in mind for you, for sure. But, out of all of the…
Sanur is often called the "Snore" of Bali by younger backpackers, but for the discerning traveler, it is actually the island’s best-kept secret. It offers a refined, "slow-travel" adventure that balances Balinese tradition with modern coastal comfort. While Kuta is for partying and Ubud is for the jungle, Sanur is for the "Golden Hour"…