"If looks could thrill it would have been us instead of him" All the children sing. These looks will thrill - at Reserva Alecrim EcoSuite & Glamping in Portugal. The properties, the views, the surroundings, the location - wow! And the bungalows look more like dwellings on the moon. Set by a lake in the Alentejo…
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It's hard to believe that (as of this writing) it has been two years since Notre Dame cathedral in Paris burst into flames. There were tears in our eyes as we watches - helplessly as the roof crumbled.
It will still be a very long time for the restoration to be completed.
Watch the video below to…
Those with tin foil hats, look away now.
People are people and, therefore, unpredictable. Sometimes that's fine (and fun) but when it comes to wrangling millions of us at a time, that can be . . not fun.
In the UK, Transport for London is using aggregated and anonymised data from its wi-fi network to provide real-time…
Nature provides, if we respect her. And respect is something that seems to be in short supply nowadays. Automobiles still (mostly) run on 1900's technology, we still pump fuel out of the ground, which has untold repercussions. The worst thing is that we know better and have the technologies, and yet, we as humans, are…
Either by design, or by bad planning, or if you're simply a glutton for punishment, here is something to dread, or spend months preparing for. What are the world’s longest non-stop routes between July and December this year (2021)? The aviation world has changed greatly and we wanted to offer an updated list of these…
No, this is not about drugs. But it is about sensory experiences that you can enjoy no matter your mood. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is featuring a collection of four autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) videos that show off the acoustic ambience from the all parts of the city. Custom-made to arouse the…
We suspect that there are some football fans in our audience: in this instance we are talking about the football played around the world - you know, the round ball, black and white. Some football fans are beyond passionate: they get tattoos of their team, name their children after star players, relocate to cities where…
India is a wonderful place full of wonderful people and lots of surprises. Here's one. Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala. It stands at an altitude of 350m above the mean sea level. Jatayu Nature Park…
This post may be somewhat specific - it's about Saab automobiles, so look away if you have no interest in that. But there is a reason why we're writing this.
However, if you do have an affection for the brand, your love of Saab is probably a long, happy and sad story. Created and manufactured in…
Mother earth is heating up - dangerously - but so is the race to enable humans and animals to live in a world that will not burn to a crisp, like it seems now. We have the brains and the technology, but our will needs a kick in the pants. Fortunately, more and more evidence…
Europeans - and we include the UK here - generally tend to be ahead of the curve when it comes to things like healthcare, social security, immigration . . . and the environment. The UK has published its Transport Decarbonisation Plan. The intent to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050. Is that too…
This sounds like fun, but, most importantly, has a very good intent at its heart. You can win two seats on one of the first Virgin Galactic flights to space. Sir Richard Branson is putting his money and his spaceship where his mouth is. Here's what's you can look forward to: Make history as you…
The world is opening up again from the Covid 19 pandemic. We are slowly tip-toeing out into the light, but still with our minds on safety. One great option is to rent a camper and travel where you want to go. It will just be you, your family and maybe some friends, in your own…
Do you sometimes feel like you want to go away and stay away? Well, you'll be glad to know that, as always, we here at Matouring have solutions for you. Near or far, we have solutions at our fingertips and are eager to share them with you. May we present the Tash Rabat Caravanserai in…
If you've spent any time reading about The Netherlands, you'll know that the geniuses there have done amazing things in order for the country to keep its head above water. And that hasn't been completely recent activity: they've been at it for centuries, and they've learned a lot in the process. The video below goes…
Europeans love to camp. There are literally thousands of them dotted around the continent. Not only are they plentiful, they are usually in beautiful, if not stunning, locations and are a very cost effective way to holiday. You can enjoy all of the traditional ways of camping, including tents and resorts, but hiring a fuel-efficient…
...be sure to visit SFO. The airport itself is a wonderland, especially since the team there have lovingly and carefully been saving artefacts, toys and more. And you can see them. There are dozens of exhibitions happening at SFO. The San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum provides unique opportunities…
Disney Cruise Line is upping the “ant-e” on immersive family dining with the debut of “Avengers: Quantum Encounter” at Worlds of Marvel restaurant aboard the Disney Wish. Premiering in summer 2022, this all-new cinematic dining adventure will assemble some of Earth’s mightiest and tiniest— Super Heroes in a larger-than-life showcase of revolutionary quantum technology and…
If you have trouble standing on a chair to clean the curtains, then look away now. There is a "stairway to heaven" made of steel cables and it is the highlight of a climbing tour of the Donnerkogel, in Austria's Salzkammergut resort area. The 43-meter long sky high ladder is stretched over an abyss some…
Politically, Colombia has its ups and downs, let's face it. But, during the calm times, this country will make your jaw drop. Featuring geuninely kind people, stunning mountains, overwhelming lush forests and unspoiled coasts, Colombia should be a must-see on your list. And now, Ama Waterways are making it easy for you with luxury cruises…