Many specialist skills, those creating and molding incredible pieces over the decades, have long since disappeared into our overall void of mass-manufactured sameness. But, fortunately, there are those who still carry the torch of the artisan.
Saied Hussain has been hand making tiles out of cement for over 50 years. He says he’s one of the…
Sustainability
More and more, it's hard to support those individuals who are unconvinced about climate change when, thanks to technology, we can see it before our very eyes. And, even if we turn out to be incorrect, will we not have moved humankind a few steps forward into a better world? YouTube is striving for a…
There's a wonderful series on YouTube called Never Too Small. It's short videos created by clever (usually young) people who, by choice or by necessity have taken an often tiny space and turned it into a comfortable and sensible dwelling. What we like about this channel is that, although the individuals have likely been forced…
Climate naysayers, look away. Other people are making things happen.
Flights between London and Rotterdam will be operated by a 19-seater Dornier 228 aircraft. The plane, powered solely by hydrogen, is currently under development at ZeroAvia’s facilities in Kemble in the UK. The company says it is ‘well advanced’ in preparing it for flight testing at Cotswolds…
We often write about modern modes of travel, such as trains. Most of the world use them daily. They're efficient, fast, inexpensive and ecologically a good idea.
Buses are another good alternative to automobiles, as you can transport dozens of travelers, in comfort, to locations where flights may not exist.
But, in both cases, the good ole'…
If you look back at magazines from the 1950's, you will see an automated wonderland where all a human has to do is to simply show up: everything else is handled for you. But that reality never really fully happened, did it?
One exciting aspect of all of this actually happening is that manufacturers are working…
Very simply . . . Corsican cows won’t give up beach home to tourists, post lockdown. Can you blame them? Or, is this a portend of things to come? Have the non-human species finally had enough, and are collectively fighting back? Between Covid, murder hornets and mother earth, herself, providing us with one disaster after…
Our affiliate friends easyJet is launching an initiative to inspire younger generations to get thinking about sustainable air travel by designing a zero-emission passenger plane The airline is partnering with world-leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus, zero-emission technology start-up Wright Electric, and world-renowned designer Frank Stephenson, known for his recent innovative work on designs for electric flying…
In this time of uncertainty and - sometimes - guilt about traveling, you can never go wrong if your destination is Europe's Nordic countries - in this case, Denmark and our new affiliate friends, Dancenter. The people of the north have a long history of taking care of their health, and - in this day…
When people think of Colombia, it is usually of marvelous places such as Bogota, or Cartegena or Medellín - all genuinely wonderful destinations that you must put on your list.
But, there is a relatively unknown part of Columbia that goes beyond into an almost magical realm: Chiribiquete. Chiribiquete National Natural Park is the largest national…
Skint is a British word meaning broke: not rich, no cash, empty bankbook, credit card maxed. Of course, we here at Matouring believe that our readers are smart and are equally as smart with their money. But, there are times when things are a little tight, still you want - or perhaps even need - …
Everyone wants their chance to fly, but no-one wants to die doing it. Both United and American Airlines sell basic economy tickets which are non-changeable. If you get sick and do not fly you lose all value of your ticket. That's a huge incentive to fly sick. (Delta makes basic economy tickets changeable through December…
It must be evident now that our planet's climate is changing, and not for the better. Are we culpable for this? Likely yes, in many ways. Can we do something about it? Yes, but it appears that our governments (most of them) are in no hurry to address the problem - with lack of money…
With almost no exceptions, many of us are able to help others - and so many of us do. And, there are so many ways to do it. One organisation that we here at Matouring like is Novica. Ostensibly supported by The National Geographic, Novica started with a dream to create a better world for…
Egypt’s High Speed Railway Project Takes-off As we often talk about here (until we're blue in the face,) rail travel is the future. In a world of diminishing resources and rising populations, the solutions that modern rail travel can bring for us all are too good to ignore. That's why we're happy to see governments…
You'd better get busy . . . Where more than half the country is forest, saunas have a 4,000-year history, and the world’s largest choral festival happens every five years... Welcome to Estonia. Often underestimated as being a small Baltic country sandwiched between Scandinavia and Russia, Estonia is undoubtedly so much more than that. Read more…
Peruvians living in one of the world's driest areas may have a solution to their water crisis - "fog catchers" that catch droplets through thick, swirling blankets of mist. It's a beautiful, but tough environment to live in. But, as always, humans will improvise and improve. And, in this case it doesn't involve complex technology. …
Loo design has barely changed in 150 years – until now. Will people trade their privacy for the chance to find out exactly what is in their waste? For the past 10 years, Sonia Grego has been thinking about toilets – and more specifically what we deposit into them. “We are laser-focused on the analysis…
Germany’s green party has proposed an ambitious network of night trains across Europe, which could connect the UK with destinations including Barcelona, Paris, Copenhagen and Stockholm. The proposed network would see some 40 sleeper services operating across the continent, with routes extending as far as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Birmingham as well as London. Read more here courtesy of…
Where would we be without connectivity? Recent generations have come to accept that not only will the Internet work, but it will be fast and it will be cheap. The earth is about 24,901 miles (40,075 km) in circumference with about 7.674 billion people (as of 2019.) That's a lot of bandwidth required. Unbeknownst to…