Welcome to another rail post. We can't help ourselves when it comes to doing our part for the environment. And this post also highlights how things can turn around for the better with a little bit of love and even more determination. Once again, we highlight the USA's AMTRAK rail. For those…
The Thinking Traveller
Norway, like many Nordic countries, has the reputation of cold, wet, cold and more wet. There is an element of truth to that. But, it's not the whole story. Norway can be as sunny, shiny and gloriously warm as any country. Spending time there is a delight, as are the people.…
Rhodes is the largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands, famous for its rich classical history, medieval architecture, and popular beach resorts. Key Highlights Medieval Old Town: A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the Palace of the Grand Master and the cobblestone Street of the Knights. The Colossus: Known in antiquity as the site of…
We love our job. Finding, exploring and sharing the world of travel is what we do, and we treasure the places that we've been. What's even better is knowing that there is always more, and that it is always shifting and morphing and becoming a 180° of what it once was, even a…
For those who live in or visit Britain, the title of this post should be familiar. Every country has its stalwarts. Whether if its Amtrak or a Shinkansen, rail is the way. Similarly, though, rail is not always the way: rail may not even be available. So, when that happens, out come the sturdy buses…
H.G. Wells: "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race."
We periodically update our posts on the benefits and wonders of riding a bike, no matter your age. Cycling offers a remarkably potent combination of cardiovascular conditioning, joint preservation, and cognitive stimulation, making it…
Once it's gone, it's gone. Or is it? Never say die, as the Brits say. (I should know: I am one.) But, enough is enough. No pussyfooting around this time. The Palace of Westminster is in dire straits. Surely everyone who has ever passed over Westminster Bridge in London knows…
Want to get your motor running? Want to head out on the highway? Spain is the place. Some superb areas in Spain for a quiet road trip include Extremadura (historic towns and castles), Teruel and the Aragonese interior (rugged mountains and empty roads), Almería and the Alpujarras (deserts and remote mountain villages), and Interior…
. . . and what an adventure we've had. We'll assemble everything we can to deliver as good a time as we did. Stay tuned as the posts work their way to you. And, thanks for sticking with us as we endeavour to share as much of the planet as we can.…
We will state right here, right now, that there is only one great rock band. And that band can only be The Beatles. They turned pop music upside down, and left the other bands sitting in the dust. The older you get, the more you know that I'm right. Your editor's…
As you'll know, we're all about travel here at Matouring. One of our fave activities is rail. It's the best and most sensible way of girdling the globe, no matter where you are. 15 to 20 countries with top-tier, highly reliable rail and high-speed networks. Leading nations with world-renowned systems include Japan,…
We were ready to step into a small and self-absorbed soliloquy about big bad governments fighting with each other, leaving a wake that requires its residents to clean up the mess. It's true, of course, and sometimes we are just a footstep away from joy or laughter. Pity some parts of Russia, for…
Ready for more fun and education on how to spend your holidays and how not to? Regular readers will know today's wizard, The UK's Walk with me Tim. We've featured him a number of times for several reasons. He's funny, kind of tongue in cheek, kind of cheeky, but ever so smart when…
From our perspective, those two words, the subject and the location must surely be making your heart race, just as much as the bikes themselves will do for you (as long as you're safe and thoughtful.) And, yes, as you might expect, we have just the ticket for you. You may never want…
"The English mist is always at work like a subtle painter, and London is a vast canvas prepared for the mist to work on." Your editor lived in the UK for decades. I was born to British parents. Brothers and sisters, the same. It's not perfect, but that doesn't stop the tourists.…
Get your motor running! We here at Matouring try to scour the planet for ideas, content and opportunities. It's it's our reason for getting up in the morning. We have this big beautiful blue planet, and it is almost our duty to discover and enjoy. Most of you have traveled,…
We here at matouring realise how lucky we are in our chosen work. Day after day, we're bestowed with an incredible group of partners. They bring an almost overwhelming selection of activities, destinations, things to see and do, and the ways to get there, and as the world gets bigger and rounder, these…
If you have a dainty stomach, or don't enjoy a little bit of OTT humour, you might wish to leave the room or go on to another activity. This is a silly (perhaps AI a bit) poke at the British. We can post this because we are British through and through. …
16 Guerilla travel tactics to save miles and money on flights, hotels, rentals, cars and ubers.
Travel is no day at the beach these days. Between the heaving hoards of people crunching themselves amongst each other, just try to get to the front of the queue, only to find that spot#1 has long…
One by one, country by country, city by city, countries are finally recognizing that rail is not the future, it's now. We don't have to bang on and on like we do here at Matouring. We know that rail is (or should be) the king of travel for every country. So it's…