Talk about accuracy. Have you heard of Stave churches? When the Viking finally converted to Christianity (11th to 12th century) they certainly did it in style. The churches themselves are made entirely of wood, often without even nails or screws. Their name comes from the unique post-and-lintel system used in construction—thick wooden posts known as…
Technology
Transavia Air may be a new name to you, but they have been making their presence known all across Europe. Transavia is a low-cost airline that for the past 50 years has taken great pleasure in flying passengers to over 110 destinations in Europe and North Africa. Part of Air France and KLM, the airline…
Look! It's a Saab! Let's face it, exercise is a must-have if you want to slide your way into a healthy old age. Walking is a natural first choice, and it requires no major equipment outlay. But, riding a bicycle takes your exercise - and fun - to another level entirely. Bikes these days are…
We think this is a good thing: recycling is the way forward. And here's an unusual and creative take on it. A massive new theme park is being built in the Middle East - on an oil rig. The project, called The Rig, will be spread over a whopping 1.6 million sqft in Saudi Arabia…
As we travel the world, not only do we become familiar with the unfamiliar, but we also, over time, see past the obvious and start to focus on the unremarkable or the unusual. Sometimes it's a reflex action, other times it just drifts into our conciousness. One of those times is when you start to…
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…
Small towns and cities everywhere are always looking for ways to bring in tourists and the cash that they often have. You'll find lots of odd attractions, created just for you, and your wallet.
But here's an odd one for you... an old, stale sandwich locked away in a Washington state museum is drawing fresh attention…
It's just around the corner, but soon we will see the Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi. A spectacular - and complex design - makes this one of the most stunning designs in the world.
Located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It runs under an agreement between the UAE and France, signed in…
Good news for world travelers! British Airways’ customers will be able to fly to more destinations across Africa, thanks to a new codeshare agreement with Kenya Airways. Customers flying to Nairobi with British Airways will be able to seamlessly connect onto 20 destinations across East and Central Africa, including Douala, Zanzibar, Lusaka, Mombasa, Addis Ababa and Entebbe,…
We love aircraft here at Matouring. All kinds of aircraft, especially those that have been lovingly maintained or restored. And we're not alone. You can too. Visit the Royal International Air Show at Fairford, UK in the south Cotswolds (July 15-17, 2022), which next year will be celebrating the United States Air Force’s 75th anniversary…
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…
Oooh . . I totally need this blender. And I can't leave without my stuffed muskrat collection. Responsible and ready for anything: it can be done, with our pick of the best products that help make traveling lighter on the planet - and your backpack. Take the essential items that will make your trip safer,…
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…
Conspiracy theorists, look away now.
Think about it for a minute: if you’re willing to hold a camera to your eye, why not have a camera attached to it that can snap away, by voice instruction, instead of finger on the shutter?
That’s the premise of Facebook’s new $299 camera glasses that also play music and podcasts.…
New York is, of course, a marvel. Like so many other super-cities around the world, you never really run out of things to do, even if you live there. And, as always, there is constant change. But, what is equally as interesting is the "hidden" places that can fascinate. One such "hidden" place is actually…
China is set to enter the space tourism business. This should come as no surprise to anyone who is awake in this day and age. We wonder why we haven't seen this kind of offering sooner than this: the Chinese know how to get things moving. ANU astrophysicist and cosmologist Dr Brad Tucker says it…
Even today, scientists don’t know why we dream. But now psychologists have found a way to communicate with lucid dreamers – people who can take control of their dreams – in the hope that they might help us explore what goes on with our brains at night. Read more here courtesy of BBC's ScienceFocus.com
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