How lucky are we that there are so many fascinating places on earth, and that social media has made them so available to us. No matter how long you have been alive, there is no shortage of new and wonderful places to go. Take Yana, for example, in the western Ghats in India
Located 55 km…
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As always, hope springs eternal. Mankind will always correct its errant ways and will always achieve its highest aspiratiions. And, humans keep trying to make that so. In 1900, Ida Hofmann, a German pianist, and her companion Henry Oedenkoven, the 25-year-old son of a businessman from Antwerp, purchased a hill in Ascona which had been known…
Sometimes when we stay at a hotel, we're miffed when it doesn't have our favourite brand of coffee, or the pillow is too stiff, or it took three minutes to have more towels delivered. Sheesh!
But, it could be worse . . much worse.
Is this Britain’s WORST hotel? Inside filthy seaside spot with dirty kitchen &…
How many of you have been to Ukraine? We're betting not nearly enough. And that's a shame.
Ukraine is one of the least explored countries in Eastern Europe. This is a fact. But there is so much to see in the country and Ukraine is definitely an overlooked destination. Many Americans have heard about Kyiv, Lviv…
I turn 60 today, and I feel vaguely embarrassed about it, like I’ve somehow let myself go, like I’ve been bingeing on decades and wound up in this unappealing condition. Chances are, most of you haven’t crossed this border station yet, so you’d better listen up. Because if you play your cards right, it’s going to…
Even to us, living in North America, Colorado is a bit of an enigma: we've never been. We wonder if we should. Is it worth the trip? What is there to do?
If you’ve always thought of the Mile High City as simply a gateway to Colorado’s world-famous ski resorts, you’re still thinking of the old…
Have you been to Iceland? Well, here's a fab idea, even if you have. I've never been camping before. There was no assembling tents at Girl Scouts or hopping into an oversized RV, not even a pop up in the backyard. So, when I told friends and family that my partner and I were renting…
Loo = toilet (UK)
Public works are often joyless, utilitarian, just-get-it-done affairs. Whether it's a road, or a bridge or even public restrooms, it makes you wonder why a little je ne sais quoi can't be in the building specifications.
Happily, though, that's not always the case. And here are some fine examples of where good taste…
Look! It's a Saab! Let's face it, exercise is a must-have if you want to slide your way into a healthy old age. Walking is a natural first choice, and it requires no major equipment outlay. But, riding a bicycle takes your exercise - and fun - to another level entirely. Bikes these days are…
One of the only two doubly landlocked nations in the world, the ‘Principality of Liechtenstein’ is unquestionably a European country worth exploring.
As of July 2010, the nation accommodates a meagre population of 35,002. It is widely acknowledged as a tax haven and was accused of assisting wealthy Germans in tax evasions involving millions of Euros.
Liechtenstein…
Climate naysayers, look away. Other people are making things happen.
Flights between London and Rotterdam will be operated by a 19-seater Dornier 228 aircraft. The plane, powered solely by hydrogen, is currently under development at ZeroAvia’s facilities in Kemble in the UK. The company says it is ‘well advanced’ in preparing it for flight testing at Cotswolds…
We often write about modern modes of travel, such as trains. Most of the world use them daily. They're efficient, fast, inexpensive and ecologically a good idea.
Buses are another good alternative to automobiles, as you can transport dozens of travelers, in comfort, to locations where flights may not exist.
But, in both cases, the good ole'…
Very simply . . . Corsican cows won’t give up beach home to tourists, post lockdown. Can you blame them? Or, is this a portend of things to come? Have the non-human species finally had enough, and are collectively fighting back? Between Covid, murder hornets and mother earth, herself, providing us with one disaster after…
Oooh . . I totally need this blender. And I can't leave without my stuffed muskrat collection. Responsible and ready for anything: it can be done, with our pick of the best products that help make traveling lighter on the planet - and your backpack. Take the essential items that will make your trip safer,…
Live fast, die young, leave a good-looking corpse. As explored in a recent article, most of the world’s airport runways are paved with concrete or asphalt. However, there are certain exceptions to this trend. We have previously explored gravel and ice runways, but what about beaches? Let’s take a look at where passengers should…
In this time of uncertainty and - sometimes - guilt about traveling, you can never go wrong if your destination is Europe's Nordic countries - in this case, Denmark and our new affiliate friends, Dancenter. The people of the north have a long history of taking care of their health, and - in this day…
Skint is a British word meaning broke: not rich, no cash, empty bankbook, credit card maxed. Of course, we here at Matouring believe that our readers are smart and are equally as smart with their money. But, there are times when things are a little tight, still you want - or perhaps even need - …
At one point it seemed like the whole world was backpacking and trekking this tropical paradise in South Asia. Never one to miss out, we went to see for ourselves to bring you this guide to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka is roughly the same size as Ireland and sits to the south-east of India. The island…
Everyone wants their chance to fly, but no-one wants to die doing it. Both United and American Airlines sell basic economy tickets which are non-changeable. If you get sick and do not fly you lose all value of your ticket. That's a huge incentive to fly sick. (Delta makes basic economy tickets changeable through December…
Even today, scientists don’t know why we dream. But now psychologists have found a way to communicate with lucid dreamers – people who can take control of their dreams – in the hope that they might help us explore what goes on with our brains at night. Read more here courtesy of BBC's ScienceFocus.com
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