We read the other day of a former Russian submarine commander accused by Ukraine of deadly strikes on its territory has been shot dead while jogging in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar. It's possible that, after reading about that, people might shy away from Krasnodar. Political maneuvers will never cease, even as the "masters" of…
The Thinking Traveller
A few years back, an online website, Skiplagged, appeared, promising to "find flights the airlines don’t want you to see," as their motto says. Their website explains: Our unique algorithm shows the cheapest regular flights and hidden-city flights faster than any other site. Hidden-city flights refer to itineraries with multiple legs where the traveler…
Here's a bit of news that should excite anyone who flies. German's Condor airline has been around for a while and has been somewhat shy in exploring places away from the mother country. But, not anymore. Starting in May 2024, Condor’s new flagship flying our favourite jets, Airbus A330-900neos offering three flights…
It’s a long walk to your gate. Be prepared.
There is a place in Germany where Nazi ideals still exist.
You really should use airplane mode when you fly, for a load of good reasons.
We here at Matouring are all about the adventure, the experience, the memories - and, most of all, the unusual. "Why be normal?" is our motto, and we stand by that. As we say again and again, adventure is found almost anywhere - sometimes when you least expect it. And, going one step…
It’s leafy, down south.
As a traveler, you have lots of options when it comes to flying. Too many options, some might say. And there is always the sneaking suspicion that the online travel agencies have some kind of hocus pocus to steer you down the wrong path. It is true that online travel agencies…
Maybe being an adult and choosing your own seat makes sense.
Surely one of the most annoying aspects of travel is keeping your boarding pass with you before you fly. Sometimes the hang-up is when you print it at home: you find that you don't have ink in your printer. Once you to the store to buy the printer ink, at home, the…
Either you love San Francisco or you are wrong.
Moulay-Idriss-Zerhoun is Moroccan me happy
Not your typical Wild Men of Borneo.
Reading the news recently, post-Covid it feels like everything is falling apart. Flights are delayed or - even worse - canceled with little or no warning. Some seasoned airlines don't seem to be able or willing to solve on-the-ground problems with their flight schedule issues. Calling it frustrating doesn't even begin to…
Come see “the breaded ones”
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Sorry if we seem a bit repetitious and over-excited when it comes to rail travel. We have loads of articles (see here) about why rail is the way to go and why all travelers should use it when they can. The earth is on fire and now is the time to act to…
We rail on and on again (get it?) about rail. It is the past, present and future of travel. Especially the future. As automobiles continue to clog up the roads, polluting all the while, carrying - maybe - five persons in the vehicle, it becomes more and more apparent that this is…
Losing your luggage is horrible. But check out this post’s steps to get you back on your way.