This post takes us back. In the early days of Matouring, finding content could turn out to be a real ordeal. There were companies (such as Expedia and Booking.com (both affiliates of ours to this day) and we thank them for their work, their style their variety and, most of all, bringing us…
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We're back again with that wandering, wondering British globetrotter, Walk With Me Tim. We like to feature him for a number of reasons. He's funny. He's honest, and he really gets down to the nitty gritty of travel. If you want your hotel room is not Spic and Span, he will…
You ask us to deliver, and that's what we do. With our bevy of fantastic affiliates, we have almost an endless selection of things to do, places to go and things to see. We love it, and we hope you do, too. Here is a perfect example. Our affiliate partners, TUI…
We have been plying our wares here at Matouring for quite a while. Our love of travel is what prods and pushes us to not only plow on, but also to continually find always interesting and always engaging content for our readers. Travel (and the world itself) certainly provides enough subject matter to…
Sit down in your seats! If you're a somewhat nervous flyer, this post may give you the shivers. The rest of you will be jumping up and down asking "when can I go???" "when can I go???"
Bhutan is a landlocked, carbon-negative Himalayan kingdom located between India and China. Famous as the…
With all due respect, the title of this post, oasis farmers sounds like it might be the name of a British rock band. If that's why you're here, then you might wish to move on to a different venue, of sorts. No, this is the real thing with the real people, and we…
Another rail post, I'm afraid, so if trains and other kinds of choo-choos turn you off, then kindly step away from the platform behind the yellow line. This post is kind of a layer cake as it were, as it features a bit of history, a bit of travel and a lot of fun.…
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…
We here at matouring, on a daily basis, thank our lucky stars that our "job" is discovering new and exciting things to do. Whether it's tours, or flights, or stays, we get as excited as you do. So, if you're not aware, please meet Vidanta: just what you've been waiting for: What makes Vidanta…
But for whom? The history of Puerto Rico’s relationship with the United States is a complex, often painful narrative of legal limbo, economic trial, and a status that many describe as modern-day colonialism. Though Puerto Ricans have been U.S. citizens for over a century, they occupy a unique and frustrating middle ground: bound to…
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…
You need schooling, baby we're not fooling. And then you don't. But you may just want to anyway. When School's out for the summer, don't just hide. Instead, you might want to crack open the books, so to speak and learn in some different ways. What's this all about? Just…
History comes in so many places, so many flavours and so many results. That's why we like it, anyway. It's everywhere, and it's accessible. Sometimes it even just pops up out of nowhere, and that's part of the joy. Your editor and his (much) better half love to get around. …
It's not nice to fool Mother Nature. You'll only get in deeper trouble. Here's an example. We were watching a Netflix show the other night about the time where, in New Zealand, the country was taken by surprise by an completely unexpected volcano eruption. On 9 December 2019, Whakaari / White Island, an…
Shouldn't you be, too? From creating the world’s first Premium Economy cabins back in 1992 to thoughtful in-flight dining and best-in-class entertainment, EVA Air is designed with the modern traveler in mind. Premium comfort, seamless service, and elevated attention to detail are part of every journey. As Taiwan’s first privately owned international airline…
Taking rail through Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of Europe's best-kept travel secrets. The route connecting Sarajevo and Mostar is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful and dramatic train journeys on the continent, cutting through rugged mountain canyons, emerald rivers, and extensive tunnel networks. The rail network within Bosnia is limited, but…
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…
Every day we praise the pharaohs for giving us the internet and YouTube. We think that YouTube should be carefully placed in museums and other historical edifices, and remain guarded 24x7. Some time in the future, what's left of our intelligent and forward-thinking citizens will be able to dig into the rubble that…
Those of us who live to leap off of the sofa and leap into action to find a new adventure that the world has to offer for us will summarily leap even higher when the word Amazon (the river) appears less than a word, but more of a calling. You know what we mean,…