When we think of beaches, we think of sun, fun and Mai Tais. We long for the sun, the sunburn and sand between your toes. And, sometimes you're also stepping over fellow sun worshippers.
According to Today.com, 52 percent of respondents worldwide expected to vacation at the beach in the next 12 months. That's a lot. …
Nature & the Environment
Usually, when we think of the USA, we think of corn fields, Mount Rushmore, NYC and Yellowstone. Hawaii comes to mind just as often, and rightly so.
But, we know that our intrepid readers are often on the lookout for something different, perhaps a bit exotic, but certainly unique enough that they can show off their…
If you're a walker, we have some good news for you, indeed. Romania is in the midst of building a 1,400km walking / hiking trail traversing the entire country.
The Via Transilvanica will stretch from the country’s northern border all the way to the south and the Danube, at the crossroads of Central, Eastern and Southeastern…
Pull up some sand and wait for the customers to arrive - in this case, they're octopuses, moray eels, turtles and more. In a nightly event, at Dharavandhoo’s harbour in the Maldives, the sea creatures come in an orderly fashion to dine on the delights of the deep. From May to November, Dharavandhoo is the…
You can have it all, but sometimes Mother Nature stops you. Take Monaco, for example. In case you're unaware, Monaco is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera a few kilometres west of the Italian region of Liguria, in Western Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the most expensive and…
If you're a regular reader here at Matouring, you'll know how much we love London. We lived there and explored nearly every nook and cranny of that most celebrated of cities. And every time we return, we find new gems to squeal about.
One activity that you may not think about when in The Smoke is…
As we always say, there's no getting around getting around. Sometimes you want to, sometimes you have no choice. And, given the fragile state of Mother Earth at the time of this writing, we humans really need to think long and hard about where we go, when we go and why.
With that in mind, sometimes…
Creativity takes courage, that's for certain. It's one thing if you send your masterpiece to your friends and family, but it's another thing entirely if you bare yourself to the world. That being said, some of the best artists were laughed at in their early days, and now we spend millions to buy them and…
We would expect that many of you have watched the excellent and riveting police drama, Shetland, on Netflix (or other providers.) Unlike many police series, Shetland seems to have a base in genuine kindness and thoughts of well-being for others, rather than just a hail of bullets like so many other shows.
Shetland itself is an…
Sorry, we meant Roughlee. Near Nelson, Lancashire, UK a refuge built in 1912 for mill workers to meet in nature is still open to cyclists for tea and leftwing sympathy. You can clearly see Clarion House from high up on the ridge between Barrowford and Roughlee. Not only because it stands alone on a green…
If you think you know Africa, think again. The country - and its entrepreneurs are not getting left behind. Brains and guts exist in every country, and Africa on that list.
The Real Wakanda is where oil magnates, textile queenpins, and construction autocrats come home to gargantuan mansions.
Africa is home to 1.2 billion inhabitants, and has…
Wales, UK, is a place near and dear to our hearts, here at Matouring. Often forgotten or misunderstood when compared to larger-than-life London, Manchester, Liverpool and Brighton as destinations, Wales offers a quieter side to the UK. Green, lush with mountains and valleys that are second to none, if you haven't been to Wales, put…
What lovely animals, the dolphins. Gentle, smart, quick, adaptive and friendly. They seem to have a genuine love of humans. You just want to kiss them. Well, here's the next best thing.
Get up close to dolphins on this fantastic 9-hour snorkel trip from Hurghada, Egypt. Enjoy a boat cruise to areas in the open sea…
Isn't it a delight when you discover someplace new and it exceeds all of your expectations especially when you don't know what your expectations are? Yogyakarta is one of those places.
The Indonesian city rests in central Java, between the cool breezes of the Indian Ocean and the steamy breath of volcanoes.
Travel here and join the…
Many of us dream of trips to Africa (and some of us have been lucky to do so.) Big names like Kenya, Botswana and Zambia are always at the forefront of African journeys. But, Malawi as a destination is still standing somewhat in the shadows, waiting for a turn. Take a lakeside trip like none…
Los Angeles is often painted as being a vain and vapid place. All looks and no substance. Bring your alibis. (We rather like the place.) But, to be honest, some of LA is, indeed hollow and in some places, shallow. Some of its buildings, in fact. And they hide an interesting and still relevant and…
Sydney is a hard act to follow, when it comes to being in the league of World's Best Cities. If you've been, you'll never forget it. If you haven't been, well what are you waiting for?
But, Sydney is not the only notable city in Oz. Meet Canberra – Purpose built as Australia’s capital city, Canberra…
In addition to its other many allures, Canada cannot escape the universal tagging of poutine. (In case you're not up to date, poutine is a sumptuous Canadian concoction made of french fries, gravy and cheese curds. It's addictive) Not that we Candians complain, but c'mon now, there is more to the country than just that.
For…
It never fails. Finally, we're able to travel again, but it doesn't always coincide with our bank balances. And, of course, the travel companies have sales galore, and yet we're still up the creek without a paddle. What to do? Well, like it or not, some travel companies feel our pain and look for ways…
France is a many-splendoured thing; the food, the wine, the scenery, the joie de vivre. No matter how many times you visit the country, you always find something new or unexpected.
And, anyone who loves winter sports knows that France has some of the best ski runs in the world. But, alas, things are changing
At the…