All modern countries have rail. Some small, some huge For those that do, rail is an absolute mandatory way of getting around. And, of course, Europe is one of the biggest rail hubs on the planet. More than 400,000 passengers pass through Zurich Main Station (Zürich HB) every day. 1Key Facts About…

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If you're old enough to remember the day when the Eurostar train took its first blast through the tunnel, you'll recall what a thrill it was. Not only was it groundbreaking, it was ear-breaking, as it whooshed past you as it entered or exited the tunnels. Of course there have been many other trains…
If you know us here at Matouring, you'll know that rail does not fail. But, there are those times where a car is just the ticket. So if wheels are in your future, why not be smart and make it as easy (and sensible) as it can be? The Lonely Planet (world's leading…
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One thing is sure in this world: most of the world loves rail. Whether its hopping on a local train, or breathing in the wonders of a new kind of historical example in a completely different spot in the world with new kinds of joys, rail is The Thing. Not a fan? you…
Welcome to another rail post. We can't help ourselves when it comes to doing our part for the environment. And this post also highlights how things can turn around for the better with a little bit of love and even more determination. Once again, we highlight the USA's AMTRAK rail. For those…
Hello again, back with some more enticing and unique enjoyment for you. As is our wont, this edition is all about European night trains. They're fast, they're modern and they make sense in so many ways. European night trains are experiencing a massive renaissance across the continent, driven by operators like Austria's ÖBB…
For those who live in or visit Britain, the title of this post should be familiar. Every country has its stalwarts. Whether if its Amtrak or a Shinkansen, rail is the way. Similarly, though, rail is not always the way: rail may not even be available. So, when that happens, out come the sturdy buses…
All over our planet, there are staunch, hardy and never-say-die humans - regular people like you or me - who actually know what is going on with Mother Earth. They push to the front of the queue when on television and news. They're loud and proud when they march in protest about how…
Rail is the place to be. Most every country in the world uses rail as a De facto way of getting around. We here at Matouring extoll the virtues of rail over and over again until we're blue in the face. That's why we promote rail so much. But one country…
Those of you who have been with us on our travel journeys will know that we are staunch rail fans: we truly believe that rail will save us all: cars, planes, boats and other forms of transport that rely on fossil fuels are not helping at all. So when we landed on this…
Want to get your motor running? Want to head out on the highway? Spain is the place. Some superb areas in Spain for a quiet road trip include Extremadura (historic towns and castles), Teruel and the Aragonese interior (rugged mountains and empty roads), Almería and the Alpujarras (deserts and remote mountain villages), and Interior…
Despite what you sometimes see on social media, not everyone is bouncing around, shrouded by friends and endless frivolity. There are those hardy souls on the planet just want some peace and quiet. And that doubles for some who prefer to make a quieter footprint as they discover their world. Either way, "it's…
Ready for more fun and education on how to spend your holidays and how not to? Regular readers will know today's wizard, The UK's Walk with me Tim. We've featured him a number of times for several reasons. He's funny, kind of tongue in cheek, kind of cheeky, but ever so smart when…
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Travel is no day at the beach these days. Between the heaving hoards of people crunching themselves amongst each other, just try to get to the front of the queue, only to find that spot#1 has long…
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WE ALL DO. UNESCO has been a topic for for us for as long as we have been running this site. It's simply one of those organisations that deserves as much support as we humans can provide. (Not familiar with the organisation?) We have been banging the drum through posts in…
We're pretty confident that this post will ring some bells or at least offer a laugh or two, and even some sound ideas. Question: what do you do when you consider yourself a world traveler, tried and true, with all of the scratches, burns and bump that it entails, but then, slowly and…