Our pals at OMIO sure know Europe. Planes, trains or automobiles, they can do it. But, like the rest of us, they're stuck at home, too. So they have - just in time - published their latest version of The Window Seat, their travelogue. Travel (or romance for that matter) might be tricky at the…
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Egypt Is building a 394-foot (120 meters) Ferris Wheel on the Nile, and some people are not too happy about that. The Cairo Eye, Africa's tallest observation wheel will open in Egypt in 2022. The location of Cairo Eye is to overlook the Nile River in the heart of Cairo approximately to the key Egyptian…
We here at Matouring have a true penchant for French cars. From the DS and 2CV, to the Renault 4, 16 and Dauphine....and now to their modern cars, they are the embodiment of Europe. Well, now our affiliate friends AutoEurope have a great deal with their new Renault Eurodrive program. US residents looking to book a…
If ever there was a need to use tender, loving care, it's when you work in place with some of the most precious and irreplaceable paintings, sculptures and artifacts. Of course, in this case, we're talking about The Louvre in Paris. The Musée du Louvre had a record 10.2 million visitors in 2018—an increase of…
Two new global subscriptions for digital nomads, remote workers and companies with distributed workforce are available now. Remote workers and digital nomads can work and have fun in a way that perfectly fits their lifestyle – thanks to two new subscription services by our affiliate friends, citizenM. Known for its adaptability to the changing demands…
If you can’t come to the arts, let the arts come to you with our selection of free virtual museum collections. With the promising news of a COVID vaccine, we need to take care of our mental health more than ever, especially if we want to prepare for our collective comeback to post-pandemic life. Experts…
Can't go out anymore? Itching to travel? Check in on life outside your front door with these livestreams from across the globe. Our social lives may have come to a screeching halt, but the world keeps on turning. Tune into one of these live video feeds: from African wildlife to one of America's great national…
Increasingly, finding wifi in far away places is getting easier and easier. You can travel almost without worrying about it. And, there is the promise of new satellite-based services that can give you a signal even if you're in the bottom of a well.
But, even if you're completely set when it comes to wifi in…
One of the most important things you can do after you buy an airline ticket is “gardening” your reservations, especially when you book travel far in advance. I take the term gardening from Nicholas Kralev, tending to the bookings — checking up on them, and doing minor maintenance. Some common things that happen to reservations between the…
There are lots of reasons to visit Cleveland, Ohio - many of which are listed below. But, when you venture out into the suburbs and beyond, you will encounter more than you might expect from this quiet part of the USA. And one completely unexpected experience is the ASM geodesic dome. It sits on the…
Do you know that you can use Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies to book flights, hotel rooms, and even pay for tours? The travel industry has notably been at the forefront when it comes to embracing cryptocurrency as a method of payment.
Many travel agencies, online flight, and car rentals booking platforms have opened their doors to…
The national railway companies of Austria, Germany, France and Switzerland have announced new overnight train routes linking some of Europe’s largest cities. The new routes are intended to offer a more sustainable option for travelers to enjoy the continent’s beautiful and historic metropolises. Some stations are spectacular, in more ways that one. In a press…
A European Visa calculator For visa-free visitors, duration of stay in the Schengen countries is up to 90 days over 180 days in retrospect. If you frequently visit these countries, in order to avoid a nightmare you have to check whether you have violated the EU requirement for a maximum of 90 days, considering the…
The Woolworth Building is an early American skyscraper designed by architect Cass Gilbert and located at 233 Broadway in Manhattan, New York City. It was the tallest building in the world from 1913 to 1930, with a height of 792 feet (241 m). More than a century after its construction, it remains one of the 100 tallest buildings in the United States.
The Woolworth Building is located in…
Some people thought it would never happen but: the BER is finally complete. With a delay of almost 10 years, Berlin’s new airport has officially opened its gates to passengers. The BER was originally designed in 1998 by renowned architects GMP. But is their former vision of a modern airport still up to date? We’ll…
Matouring is very happy to welcome our new partner, Sixt Car Rental in Europe (Netherlands and Belgium.) If you have travelled, you will likely know the Sixt name. Sixt SE is a German multinational car rental company with about 2,100 locations in over 105 countries. Sixt SE acts as a parent and holding company of…
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…
In South Korea, the solar panels in the middle of the highway have a bicycle path underneath..cyclists are protected from the sun, isolated from traffic, and the country can produce clean energy. It is being trialed along a specific section of highway between Sejong and Daejeon/Gongju, but could act as the template for the future…
Architecture studio Powerhouse Company has created a reception building topped with a circular walking trail as part of a development in Chengdu, China. The structures beneath the walking trail will act as a sales pavilion and reception block for the new Unis Chip City development in Chengdu's Tianfu New District, which is under construction in…
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…