As you'll know, we're all about travel here at Matouring. One of our fave activities is rail. It's the best and most sensible way of girdling the globe, no matter where you are. 15 to 20 countries with top-tier, highly reliable rail and high-speed networks. Leading nations with world-renowned systems include Japan,…
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We like to watch You Tube's Davud Akhundzada. He's kind, thoughtful and thorough when he posts a new episode. It's almost like he is sending videos of his adventures back to his family. He's also tireless, so he leaves a legacy of videos that you can rewind and benefit from as the…
Welcome to another post where history is the focus. And this one is definitely worth a watch. Firstly, the location is remote. And that usually means its empty of noisy and inconsiderate "influencers." You can be pretty certain and you'll have the place to yourself, which is a minor miracle itself…
This post takes us back. In the early days of Matouring, finding content could turn out to be a real ordeal. There were companies (such as Expedia and Booking.com (both affiliates of ours to this day) and we thank them for their work, their style their variety and, most of all, bringing us…
You ask us to deliver, and that's what we do. With our bevy of fantastic affiliates, we have almost an endless selection of things to do, places to go and things to see. We love it, and we hope you do, too. Here is a perfect example. Our affiliate partners, TUI…
Once again, Matouring leaps forward into the past to bring you stuff that we think you history buffs love. This is all about French trains. Of course we love the TGV and the local trains, but how much attention do the latter receive? If you live nearby or are a short…
You need schooling, baby we're not fooling. And then you don't. But you may just want to anyway. When School's out for the summer, don't just hide. Instead, you might want to crack open the books, so to speak and learn in some different ways. What's this all about? Just…
Taking rail through Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of Europe's best-kept travel secrets. The route connecting Sarajevo and Mostar is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful and dramatic train journeys on the continent, cutting through rugged mountain canyons, emerald rivers, and extensive tunnel networks. The rail network within Bosnia is limited, but…
It's a minor wonder that anyone trusts AI anymore, given that its usage is, for the most part, out of control. We can't be sure of who is turning the knobs and what's happening to us as a result. Having been around for a while (especially as a tech team manager for many…
Flying is either an utter joy, or it's a tangled nightmare, depending on your requirements, your aspirations and your cash. Of course, in these days, we are blessed with some incredible aircraft: the Airbus A380 can ship 525 passengers and the Boeing 747 can shuttle between 366 and 467 passengers in a…
Ahoy, friends of Japan and rail! We have something rather funny: not your normal post. But, given that our author today, Tanner, is always off to something new. He's young, funny and always ready for an adventure, just like us. You would expect that a thrusting young adventurer like him…
In today's hyperactive world, clarity is a must-have. But that is a dying skill. For as long as there have been fingers attached to devices that created some form of meaning, illustrating your points through comics and illustrations is one of the most effective ways to communicate complex ideas. It isn't just about "drawing";…
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…
Da da da. Which way do you turn? While Alaska may be the biggest U.S. state, its population is one of the smallest in the country. Four-fifths of the state's territory can be reached only by air, and a lot of small towns would have been completely isolated were it not for small…
So close, and yet so far. I Visited a Russian Town Next to the EU. See What It’s Like. We stumbled across this video a couple of days ago and it really piqued our curiosity. As THE BIG WIGS continue to create one battle after another, everyday people find ways of simply…
We love the Beatles. Have even seen some of them live. One of the songs that we have lodged in our brains is Back in the USSR. Playful, joyous and super catchy. Kind of some of the positive elements we need nowadays. After pondering the song, I wondered if there's a…
TU TU: Nizhny Novgorod: Preface: we love everybody unless we're given a reason not to. With that, jump into what could be come your nest new favourite travel location: Russia. What Everyone Criticizes It For. For most of us, Russia is an enigma for much of the world. And, in…
We're history buffs, here at Matouring. But when we see history - poorly chosen and implemented history - unfolding right in front our eyes over and over again, it gets tiring and aggravating. George Santayana’s quote "Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it." The other day, we were out with my…
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…
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…