So nice, they named it twice. Bora Bora—a tiny volcanic island in French Polynesia surrounded by a protective coral reef—is widely regarded as the ultimate luxury escape. While the world is full of beautiful tropical islands, Bora Bora stands completely alone in the travel landscape because of its unique geological layout. It isn't…
Nature & the Environment
Hopping on jets and cruise ships is surely one of life's best pleasures. You know where you're going and you can't wait to get there. And, with today's selections of destinations and activities, the sky's the limit. But if you've kind of hit the wall with the typical places to frolic, may…
Cloud forest hotel. Ready for something truly unusual? Something that you can be reasonably sure that your chums haven't done it yet, and may not do it: "it's too much hassle" When you take a look at the logistics, you might question the endeavor too. Welcome to Mashpi, Cloud…
We're sure that most of Matouring's audience has spent some time in San Francisco. It's one of those places where nearly everyone wants to visit, stay, and linger longer. But what makes it special? San Francisco is a city that naturally embraces the unconventional. Its profound sense of warmth and inclusivity isn't…
Once you've visited places like Japan, or Korea or Vietnam. you will have found yourself in love, hook, line and sinker. Your mission going forward is to see every single place that you can. It's an admirable quest. But, after climbing those hills, and fording those streams, you will inevitably want more. …
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…
It's been a while since we've featured Jamyang, the ever present and effervescent host of Tibet Vista on You tube. If there is one person who can gently, gently and gentlemanly host potential visitors to visit one of the most desirable and, at the same time, most inaccessible places on our planet -…
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…
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…
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,…
Peruse your cruise choose? There's no way you can lose: Azamara. If you want to make just the right splash on your next cruise, we may just have your answer. Azamara is an upscale, boutique cruise line that operates a fleet of four intimate, identical R-class ships: Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest, Azamara…
And that's just what they'll do. Our affiliate friends, Time Out are offering / challenging you to get outta the house and back into the world around you. If you're going to moan about it being too tiring, or too long, or too boring, let us re-orient you. We're confident that you'll arrive…
Are you worried? Afraid of heights? For Europe lovers, or adventurers in general, one of the biggest thrills there has to be The Matterhorn. The Matterhorn is one of the most iconic yet unforgiving peaks in the world. As of 2026, it remains the "deadliest mountain in Switzerland," with a reputation that often…
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"…
We thank our lucky stars here at Matouring. We get to do what we want (which is to hopefully make you happy with the latest adventures, deals and news.) Even with our rather smaller footprint on the web, our affiliates and partners seem to like what we do. So when a company…
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…
This post will pique the interests of those who fancy off the beaten path tourism. Welcome to Tsavo. Tsavo is one of the most compelling safari destinations in the world because of its sheer scale and the distinct "personalities" of its two halves. Together, Tsavo East National and Tsavo West National Park form…
On balance, British people can be a gregarious and boisterous bunch, despite the long-worn impression that they're quite the opposite: shy and withdrawn and deadly earnest. Being one of them myself, we can indeed be loud, a bit saucy and always looking for a new adventure: we want to see everywhere and everything.…
This post is, for me, a Dutch treat. Firstly, it's about birds, those lovely avions who make our hearts flutter just as much as the birds flutter past us themselves. We take walks to find them. We're thrilled when one is even just nearby. Humans have been captivated by birds for…
If there was ever an organization that deserved eternal kudos from the rest of us humble earthlings, it has to be the National Geographic. National Geographic occupies a unique space in the global consciousness because it successfully transitioned from a specialized scientific club into a worldwide symbol of human curiosity. In 2026, it remains…