Want to take a vacation next year? Prepare to roll up your sleeve. Yesterday, the top executive at Australia’s largest airline said proof of getting the Covid-19 vaccination will be “a necessity” for boarding international flights in the future. “I think that's going to be a common thing talking to my colleagues in other airlines around the…

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We're super happy to welcome Scott's Cheap Flights to our roster of partners. For those not in the know . . in 2013, Scott Keyes found a nonstop, round-trip plane ticket from New York City to Milan for $130. He knew the deal was a massive score. What he didn’t know at the time was…
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…
Rewards! Who's a good boy? There's nothing better than getting something back when you spend your hard-earned money. That's why we're glad to be able to now feature Frequent Flyer programs on Matouring.com. Here, you can buy and sell your points in one convenient place. Right now, our new partners are Alaska Airlines, British Airways,…
Privacy is perceived differently across the world. For example, in Germany, very few offices have open doors, while in America, this is quite common. However, nobody would be okay with secretly being watched, especially during private activities. People might think you’re being paranoid, but you can’t help it. You’ve probably seen one too many movies…
Do you need an escape at the moment? View, book and relax with at least a 15% discount on selected properties for stays until January 4 with an excellent offer. At the time of this writing, Canada has one of the lowest rates of Covid, so you can visit knowing that not only are the…
Matouring.com is especially pleased to announce the addition of a new partner, ebookers.com We have a long history with ebookers. A part of the Expedia Group, ebookers has offices throughout Europe, with intimate knowledge of their locales. "At ebookers we’re passionate about travel. We believe in more surprising, more extraordinary, more rewarding travel experiences.…
We often feature Spain here at Matouring, because it has so many things to offer. One of which is that it is an ideal place to retire: sun, sea, mountains, excellent healthcare, incredible food and really good €3.00 bottles of red wine - we are not joking. This article out lines how to gain your…
Traveling by car and staying in hotels and bed & breakfasts is a great way to go, but when you really want to get to know a place, renting a motorhome in Europe is tough to beat. These days, lots of travelers are foregoing staying in hotels for vacationing by motorhome, and there are plenty…
Campervans all booked up, too expensive or too unwieldy? Then why not try this summer’s DIY roadtrip alternative: campercars. Who needs to drive around in a pricey, thirsty converted van when it’s quite possible to sleep in your normal car using the latest accessories and digital apps? It’s a chance for many of us to…
Want to find the cheapest places to travel in 2020? You’re in the right spot. Welcome to ClubThrifty's annual report on the world’s most affordable travel destinations! We’ve completely updated our rankings for this year, and for the first time ever, we have a new number one…but we’ll get to that in a bit!
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In April, Israel Benyair, general manager of the Mayflower Inn, got a phone call from a man looking to make a reservation. Located two hours outside of New York City in Washington, Connecticut, the Mayflower has long been an idyllic weekend getaway. But this inquiring guest didn’t want to stay two days, or even two weeks.…
Take a look at the Nine Hours Capsule Designer by Naruse Inokuma Architects in Osaka, Japan. Would you stay in one of these for the night? If not, here are some other suggestions. Read more courtesy of The Architectural Times.com
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Early on in the pandemic I told you to wait to cancel your travel plans. Two months ago I suggested that future plans shouldn’t cancelled right away because if the travel provider cancels on you then you’ll be entitled to a refund, while if you cancel plans when a flight is still operating all you can…
The seven “Leave No Trace” (LNT) principles were formed by the Leave No Trace organization as a set of guidelines meant to educate campers and protect the environment. One of the tenets of outdoor recreation—camping, specifically—is the idea of enjoying the natural world while minimizing impact as much as possible. For future generations to be able to…
....Okayama is a must-see sightseeing area tourists often miss. Okayama is lies on the Shinkansen route connecting the two iconic tourist centers of Osaka and Hiroshima that are popular among many tourists to Japan. Its accessibility is yet another part of its appeal. For travelers wanting to explore historic spots, experience cultural activities, soak up…
Osaka’s Umeda district is the perfect place for venturing out into West Japan's best area for tourism, the Kansai region. In particular, its high-class urban cityscape lends a sophisticated feeling that travelers will appreciate. Read more courtesy of LiveJapan.com
It's possible that you've thought of living in another country. But have you thought of working there, as well? Japan is an endlessly fascinating country that actively welcomes workers from around the world. Many foreign residents from English speaking countries, work in Japan as language instructors. The demand for native language instructors remains relatively high,…
It's possible that you've thought of living in another country. But have you thought of working there, as well? Japan is an endlessly fascinating country that actively welcomes workers from around the world. Many foreign residents from English speaking countries, work in Japan as language instructors. The demand for native language instructors remains relatively high,…
The planet has been through some difficult times recently. And, so it have its inhabitants. But, as is always the case, we will pull through and we will continue. Today may or may not be the time to plan ahead, but it never hurts. One thing you can think about of course is travel. We…