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…
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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"…
Bletchingly, I'd say. Even spiffing, actually. Being British, as we are we tend to like things a certain way. We're not achingly precious about many things, but some tend to get our backs up if we see that something British is not quite right, or is obviously fake, or simply doesn't…
And beyond! Tsavo is one of the most captivating safari destinations in the world because of its sheer scale and the distinct "personalities" of its two halves. Located in southeastern Kenya, between the city of Nairobi and the coastal hub of Mombasa, Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park together form one…
In other words, take it easy. The bulk of most travelers to the UK tend to stick to the tried and true choices: London, the museums, Stonehenge, the Cotswolds, etc. You know the story. And, as much fun and the thrills that they bring, there are other places that might charm…
This time, it's the Americas. There's no getting around, getting around, in the words of Julian Cope. Still, no matter how enjoined to rail and other transport modes you are, cars are still it. It's not a bad thing at all as long as we errant humans stop, look and listen to the environment. (Personally,…
We Avgeeks always get a thrill and run at full speed when it comes to seeing an unusual, special or historical aircraft take to the skies again. It doesn't happen very often, especially when most are in museums. If we're really lucky, we might have the chance to walk around them. But, walking into these…
We love the Beatles. Have even seen some of them live. One of the songs that we have lodged in our brains is Back in the USSR. Playful, joyous and super catchy. Kind of some of the positive elements we need nowadays. After pondering the song, I wondered if there's a…
Question: Do you fashion yourself as a leader of the pack, so to speak? Do you want to go where others may stray? Then we have a place for you. Have you heard of Nusa Lembongan? Likely not. Let's clue you in. Nusa Lembongan is a small, tranquil island…
. . . . from around the world. 25 of them. And there are surely more. Let's get going! Watch the video below.
The world of transport is filled with systems that defy conventional engineering logic, often born out of geographical necessity or historical quirk. For a "Maturing" traveler looking for experiences that…
Hear ye, hear ye. Do you want to get to heaven? yea, verily, read on.
One of our fave pairs of avid travelers are YouTube's Chris and Carol from Jumping Places. They're tireless in scouring the ends of the earth to find travel deals. They seem to have gone nearly everywhere: lucky them! In…
We're British, through and through. We always thank our lucky stars, too. Being British, history is something that courses through our veins. The lineage of British kings, queens and assorted monarchs are one rather big contribution. But, let's park that history element for a bit. Britain’s influence on the modern…
Poor Las Vegas. Sometimes it just doesn't get its due. Saucy dance shows and back street strip clubs don't really help in this uptight and instant world of gratification from YouTubers and influencers. But, Las Vegas is more than just casinos, evolving into a world-class destination for high-end entertainment, dining, and outdoor…
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,…
. . you might as well do it in style.
If you've been lucky enough to visit Japan and Korea (we have) you'll make a little wink when you watch this video. There are some people in the world who are not prepared for unusual encounters in unusual places. We usually laugh and…