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.…
North America
. . . we're with you! Rail travelers who are in or pass through North America will certainly know the name Amtrak. It is North America's "everyday" rail service. Over the years, the company has been the brunt of a fair amount of derision. Trains were old, late, poorly maintained and…
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can be a gregarious and boisterous bunch, despite the long-worn impression that they're quite the opposite: shy and withdrawn and deadly earnest.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.…
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…
. . . . in Canada. For most people, that's an easy one. Vancouver is right up there, as Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa. But how about Edmonton? Likely, there are many who think they know Canada, but actually only scratch the surfaces with The Big Five. But what…
Vancouver is not a super big city to get around, but there's a lot to see. One of the best options is taking a relaxing Double Decker BigBus Vancouver ride. What'll you get? Vancouver bus tours offer convenient ways to explore the city, with popular options including hop-on, hop-off double-decker buses, city…
We live in Vancouver, and it happens to be a pretty popular place. It typically welcomes between 8 and 11 million visitors annually. Not bad for a city that had been somewhat in the shadows until recently when tourism exploded. One of the features that we like and we use are the Harbour Air Seaplanes.…
. . . , all night long. Do you want relaxation? Do you want exquisite savoury dinners delivered right in front of your eyes? Do you want to gently drift off to sleep in cozy and lush surroundings and end up at your destination automagically? Do you not have to do…
For those of us who are travel hounds, sniffing out the best deals, we've often got it made. Sometimes, though, there are deals and incentives from lesser-known travel providers. Many of them might be right under your nose, but may fall in the shadows of the "big boys." One such company is…
For almost as many years that we've been operating Matouring, we've relied on our affiliate partners, OMIO. With their depth and breadth of travel solutions, it's no wonder that so many other travel companies have partnered with them, or rely on their services, as well. If you know about OMIO, they mostly make…
At this place in time in our world 2026, it's not a very nice place to be. With wars burbling or already underway, the poor succumbing to even more pain and suffering, it almost makes you want to give up. Streets are filled with the homeless, with some countries (guess who) don't seem to…
If you can make it there, you’ll make it anywhere.
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“Love your country, but never trust its government.” — Robert A. Heinlein
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This is not your gran'pappy's Alabama. If you're from the USA, some of this may ring true to you. Or it may not. No matter the case, Alabama is one of those hidden gems. It's a state where deep historical roots, world-class innovation all meld together. The state served as…
Nothing to do with The Bayou. Nope: no shrimps on the barbie or gators swimming around your ankles. This post is about as removed from that as you could imagine. Welcome to Bobcaygeon, Ontario, holds a special place in the Canadian consciousness—partly because of its natural beauty as the "Hub of the…
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”
“When I’m in Canada, I feel this is what the world should be like” – Jane Fonda.
We live in Canada, but have lived and traveled all around the globe for decades. The country is still somewhat of a haven if you want to bask in common sense, politeness, and general good vibes. There are many cities in The Great White North, but most of the accolades go to the…