You’ll need to be hardy to visit here, but the bragging rights are undeniable.
Rest of World
Oooh . . . a little chance for us to write a post about two things that we love: German cars, and the people who love them. And why, perchance, would this be interesting in the slightest to you, especially if you don't like classic cars? Well, number one, it's about history (and…
Those of us who visit sites like ours (and so many others) sometimes take our travel trips for granted. Many of us are fortunate to be able to explore locations that may not be "standard issue" destinations. There are many poor countries around the globe, with kind, wonderful people and, when we can,…
Hands up: who's heard of Mompox? We're willing to bet that not many have. When the star of your country is a place like Bogota, it's hard to step out of that shadow. But, as ever, Mompox is yet another city that you truly must make an effort to see.
Mompox,…
As of 2021, there were 7.888 billion human beings on the planet. Keeping with the recent statics, similarly, there are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine. In short, the numbers are…
Poor Cuba. Still battered by the USA (for reasons that we just can't understand) this beautiful and engaging country teeters on collapse, except for the strength of its people. We have a number of posts here on the site (click here) which should give any thinking person the desire to hop on a…
From our viewpoint, Chile is a country that doesn't get enough "travel love," compared to so many other countries. We might be a little bit guilty of that too, but not for long. To be fair, Chile is quite a hike to get to. Flight connections are not always easy, nor cheap.…
When we travel, we must do some things, no matter where we are. Such as sleep, use the toilet and . . . eat. No matter where we are, we usually carry a particular kinship with the foods that we grew up with. And, often when you travel, you'll be faced…
If you're fortunate enough to be able to travel, and you have already traveled afar, you may wonder what to do if you feel like you've been there and done that. Where should you go next? Especially since there are 195 countries in the world - that's a lot of ground to cover, in more…
For us old folks, who have been around forever, the Star Wars franchise is not only part of our DNA, but also - for most - a treasured part of growing up. Even better, our children and our children's children are also fully immersed in that most wonderful of adventures.
So, what could be…
See what we did there? We are such pranksters. We promise that the rest of this article is pun-free. For background, or as a refresher - Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is in Southern Asia. It is an island country in the Indian Ocean, south of India. Sri Lanka has more than 2,550 years…
And twice as corny . . . This must be a tough claim to back up: being the oldest place on earth. And there must be a reason for wanting to make that claim, especially when your claim resides in one of the least populated locations on the planet. But in recent years, science has…
Chances are good that you've not heard of Vanuatu. A South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands that stretch 1,300 kilometers, we discovered it purely out of chance and we're glad that we did.
Previously known as the New Hebrides Islands, it is an archipelago nation in the southwest Pacific Ocean, north of…
We are pretty sure that most of our readers are of intrepid, open-minded,energetic and fun-loving. All the world is your oyster. A new day, a new adventure. With that in mind, do we have a place for you!
We're willing to bet that many of you haven't visited Greenland, yet. The country probably doesn't leap to…
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…
As the world gets bigger, yet smaller, we all have an opportunity to grow, learn, experience and fall in love with places new. At Matouring, we promote this ethos and hope that you do, too. It can sometimes take you by surprise, or, simply surprise you. But, with eyes wide open, behind the veil, a…
As ever, the world is swirled and twirled by events, people and time itself. Even the most powerful must take our last breaths.
And where would this addage be more appropriate than in the lands where kings, queens, power, priviledge and treachery were business-as-usual.
Of course, we're talking about ancient history (as we do,) and in this…
Much has been written about North Korea (we've done a few) but, for the most part, it still remains a riddle. Clearly the North Korean management team want to keep it this way, but that doesn't necessarily help their public relations efforts. We've read and watched as much as we can about the country, as…
Most likely, you've had fantasies of a round-the-world trip, taking months at a time to do it. All of your dream destinations, visited in sumptuous luxury. But also likely, you've never actually done it.
Well, here is an interesting variation on that theme that might either temp you, or have you fleeing in the opposite direction.
Princess…