Mother Earth is still fighting the good fight, despite so many of us giving her a hard time. She keeps warning us, but many of us are still not listening. And if things keep going the way that they are, there won't be any rooms where she will send us when we've misbehaved:…
Sustainability
By Patricia Filipovic, Senior writer
So, you're going on an international vacation! You've figured out your budget and picked a place that should fall within said budget. Planned the itinerary and set a date. What else needs doing? What can you do beforehand to prepare?
My travel mantra: Prepare for the unexpected. But mitigate wherever…
One of the things we like to expose and promote here is interesting architecture and its even more interesting usage. With the elastic and durable materials that architects have at their fingertips now, the sky is the limit. In this case - literally.
We imagine that many of you were terrified when you…
The UK monarchy is never short of publicity, whether they like it or not. And notoriety via Netflix and other media giants only fuels the fire. Even though we - to this day - collectively think of the Royals as being an entitled and stuffy bunch, the truth is that's not the case…
We love history. We love trains. We love France. We love you! What a combination, bien sur. OUIGO has been preparing a nice surprise for you for several months now: trains on the classic line, with great prices. SNCF Voyageurs launched its first Ouigo Train Classique low-cost passenger services…
People often gasp when they visit British Columbia (BC). Visit places like Vancouver, and you will see a shiny new metropolis bursting with energy, diversity, world-awareness and history.
This article is about some of the history.
Fishermen still ply the seas. The amount of timber in BC is sometimes hard to fathom - it just goes on…
Here's an interesting idea. Get away from car payments. How about having access to dozens of models of automobiles that you can use, swap and refresh as often as you like. A car subscription. And you should see the choice!
Meet FINN. Europe-based FINN are revolutionizing conventional car ownership and making driving…
We could be wrong, but it feels like Covid is on the decline and that we can again breath a collective sigh of relief, pun intended. But, to be sure, it's not gone completely so be safe out there, as they say.
And, as thanks, we can start to live our lives again but,…
Camping is one of those love it / hate it propositions. Most of us are not in love with mosquitos. And, even in the summer, sleeping on the ground in a tent can be a lumpy and cold prospect. But, to be sure, the outdoor locations are usually mind-bogglingly beautiful, and you…
Despite all that (most) people and companies try to do to save the planet, we're still on the path of no return unless we pull our collective fingers out and get it together. The most bothersome thing is that we have most of the technology and the knowledge. But it's the willpower (or…
The future is here . . for those of us who can afford it. Electric vehicles make so much sense, and they're getting ever more affordable. Even car rental companies like Hertz now offer EV rentals with Tesla vehicles. Global cumulative sales of highway-legal light-duty plug-in electric vehicles reached 1 million units in September 2015,[3] 5 million in…
If you know us, you’ll know that we have a sweet spot for some companies. One of which is Europe’s EasyJet. Having lived in Europe and travelled around the continent for work and play, we appreciate EasyJet’s focus on things that matter, such as treating customers well, modern and efficient aircraft, a vast network of destinations, a genuine focus on sustainability and pleasing prices. They also have teriffic holiday packages, as well.
Here, we share some useful information about they do and will continue to to make air travel a sensible choice.
Next time you’re traveling…
We here at Matouring are big fans of small spaces. In this day of dwindling . . well, everything . . it's important that we face the future with a clear head. One approach is to downsize where we live. Do we really need a 19 room mansion for six people? Probably not. Maybe having…
They keep warning us about global warming but, for some reason, we don't listen.
The Matterhorn is global warming’s latest victim. Researchers installed 50 movement sensors at 13,000 feet to monitor how the mountain is coping with rising temperatures and melting permafrost, the layer of frozen soil beneath the Earth’s surface.
They found developing and expanding fissures…
Much of the developed world is rethinking how it eats. Less meat, more vegetables, more water, less junk.
One popular food that is booming is milk substitutes (we really like Chobani) as some of us can't (or won't) drink milk from an animal. Some of us are simply looking for a more sensible alternative to help…
When you think of Peru, you usually think of Machu Pichu, which is logical, as it's the most well-known settlement in Peru. But, it will also likely come as no surprise that it is not the only ancient settlement in Peru. The Archaeological Complex of Rúpac-Marca Kullpi, often known as the “Machu Picchu of Lima”,…
It will likely come as no surprise to you that Scandinavian countries are regularly ranked at the top of the healthiest and happiest countries in the world. Why?
The Scandinavian diet is focuses on reducing starchy carbohydrates and substituting those calories with generous servings of healthy proteins, such as locally-sourced, cold-water fish, and organic vegetables.
Scandinavians also…
They can hear you, you know . . .
The hippies never really went away, and that's a good thing. What's so funny about peace, love and understanding? But, the hippie movement has changed shape over the decades, especially since we now better understand that we must partner with Mother Nature rather than subdue her.
Thankfully, there…
If you're a walker, we have some good news for you, indeed. Romania is in the midst of building a 1,400km walking / hiking trail traversing the entire country.
The Via Transilvanica will stretch from the country’s northern border all the way to the south and the Danube, at the crossroads of Central, Eastern and Southeastern…
As we always say, there's no getting around getting around. Sometimes you want to, sometimes you have no choice. And, given the fragile state of Mother Earth at the time of this writing, we humans really need to think long and hard about where we go, when we go and why.
With that in mind, sometimes…