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True gratitude is a communal emotion, not a wellness practice

In March 2020, Europeans started gathering on balconies and by windows to cheer, applaud and show gratitude to their healthcare workers providing life-saving services during the pandemic. The regular cheering and clapping became a symbol of hope: human solidarity triumphing over fear and enforced isolation. Contrast that scene with another. Following the remission of her…
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Adventure Do Something Different Europe Relaxation Technology The Thinking Traveller

Sleeping your way through Europe

The national railway companies of Austria, Germany, France and Switzerland have announced new overnight train routes linking some of Europe’s largest cities. The new routes are intended to offer a more sustainable option for travelers to enjoy the continent’s beautiful and historic metropolises.  Some stations are spectacular, in more ways that one. In a press…
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Design and Art Do Something Different History Relaxation Spend Wisely Technology The Thinking Traveller

Blink!

Attention avid travelers and readers!  Matouring is pleased to announce our partnership with Blinkist. Blinkist, is a book-summarizing subscription service based in Berlin, Germany.  All about them:  "Almost none of us have the time to read everything we’d like to read. Yet we lose countless hours to activities that bring us little joy such as…
2020-11-050Comments

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Adventure Caribbean Central & South America Europe Life of Luxury Partytime Relaxation Travel Solo

Welcome, Titan!

Matouring.com is excited to announce our partnership with Titan Travel. Their award-winning collection of holidays covers all seven continents, with carefully planned itineraries ranging from rail journeys and river cruises, to small-group adventures and trips exclusively for solo travelers There are some great travel companies out there – so why Titan? Well, they’re one of…
2020-10-190Comments

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Alternative Lifestyle Caribbean Do Something Different Relaxation Special Offers / Deals Switching Technology

No stigma in Antigua, virtually

In keeping with the current trend of providing people remote-work visas, Caribbean country Antigua and Barbuda has become the latest nation to open its doors for people looking for a change of scene. According to The Independent, the country is willing to welcome digital nomads amid the pandemic — which has made it clear that…
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Adventure Design and Art Do Something Different Life of Luxury Relaxation Romance The Thinking Traveller

Do you know Citizen M?

We're super-happy to have partnered with posh and vibrant hotel group citizenM.  With up-to-date hotels all across the globe, you'll be mightily impressed with their stylish offering. citizenM hotels are built for today’s modern savvy travellers, who don’t want to pay for what they don’t need. Instead, they want to stay in easily accessible locations…
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Alternative Lifestyle Do Something Different Europe Health Inspiration Meditation Relaxation The Thinking Traveller Travel Solo

Consciousness is not a thing….

....but a process of inference. I have a confession. As a physicist and psychiatrist, I find it difficult to engage with conversations about consciousness. My biggest gripe is that the philosophers and cognitive scientists who tend to pose the questions often assume that the mind is a thing, whose existence can be identified by the…
2020-09-110Comments

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