If you've read certain articles here on Matouring, we love to feature places that are well known, but actually are different from some percieved (and often incorrect) impressions by a certain few who have, perhaps, not done their homework before bypassing or dismissing a new place to explore and enjoy. We feel that…
The Thinking Traveller
We love history here, at Matouring. History is who we are and why we are the way we are. And, even more than that solumn sentence, history is actually really fun, especially when you realise all that they did - and did for the world (even today) in a relatively short amount of…
As if going on safari isn't enough, our affiliate friends go2Africa are bringing the event into the 21st century. Electric safari vehicles are rapidly getting into pole position for zero-emission, carbon-neutral holidays in Africa. From Kenya to Botswana, a handful of lodges have embraced a low-impact approach to sustainable eco-tourism. Discover the benefits of…
If you know us, you’ll know that we have a sweet spot for some companies. One of which is Europe’s EasyJet. Having lived in Europe and travelled around the continent for work and play, we appreciate EasyJet’s focus on things that matter, such as treating customers well, modern and efficient aircraft, a vast network of destinations, a genuine focus on sustainability and pleasing prices. They also have teriffic holiday packages, as well. Here, we share some useful information about they do and will continue to to make air travel a sensible choice. Next time you’re traveling…
If you know Florida, USA, you'll likely know Miami Beach, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg etc. Chances are you've been to one or more of these sunny cities.
But what about the destinations that are bubbling under? There are just as many worthy spots that aren't in the top ten.
One of which is Sanibel…
Certainly one of the most memorable and identifable places in the world, Peru's Machu Picchu doesn't need much introduction. But for those who are unaware or need a refresher, Machu Picchu is the site of an ancient Inca city, high in the Andes of Peru. Located at 2,430m (8,000 ft), this UNESCO World Heritage site is often referred to…
Like so many things in our mostly comfortable lives, we tend to take things for granted - especially those that we usually don't think about much. Salt is one of those things. It is ever-present, plentiful and within reach. But, like many such "givens," do you ever wonder about salt? About…
Just like we say "where would we be without GPS?", we also wonder where would we be without our smart phones. I think I need a smartphone just to find my smartphone, somewhere in the house. But, some of us start to resent our phones: we can't live with them, we can't live…
There were some funny conversations recently in the smart and enjoyable Facebook group "I'm Architecture Shaming." A rather spectacular golf course clubhouse was being applauded, but also likened to a Hutt Lord's palace on Tatooine. But it was designed on Earth by a well-known architect - Frank Lloyd Wright.
They're discussing the King Kamehameha Golf…
Especially after Covid, probably the first thing on everyone's mind is getting OUT of the house and into the fresh air. There are so many possible choices about what we can do and where we can go, but do you really want to get into the fresh air of nature?
There are some creatures that…
You can't fool Mother Nature. And when she speaks, you listen. She knows when you've been cheeky. And she will turn a blind eye when you're a bit naughty, as long as no-one gets hurt. And speaking of that, here's a place where you really could get hurt, but the humans have…
This is information that everyone - no matter your age - can benefit from. We all know that we need to take care of ourselves, especially as we get older. Less meat, more vegetables, lay off the liquor. Exercise often. We've had decades of studies to show that all of this…
We think it's safe to say that most, if not all, of our erudite readers are always happy to eat Mexican food. As much as we love Taco Bell, there is nothing like the real thing, made by real Mexican cooks (and, ideally by someone's madre.) And, the sheer number of dishes that grace the…
As you're sitting at the airport, waiting for your flight, after you've walked up and down and up and down all of the concourses. And, after you've looked at the t-shirts and the magazines, and after your third coffee, what can you do next?
You can poke your nose into your phone, of course, but that…
If there ever was a man that we should all listen to, it would certainly be Sir David Attenborough. This jewel of a human being has been slowly, methodically and gently letting us errant knuckledraggers know that the planet is on borrowed time, and that we had better pay attention. And, as part of this…
Every notable city has its standard "halo" locations: those places that, for better or worse, define the city it most peoples' eyes and minds. Paris has the Eiffel Tower, London has Big Ben, Peru has Machu Pichu and, here, the USA has San Francisco and it's Transamerica edifice. Like it or not, they're the eye-catchers,…
See what we did there? We are such pranksters. We promise that the rest of this article is pun-free. For background, or as a refresher - Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is in Southern Asia. It is an island country in the Indian Ocean, south of India. Sri Lanka has more than 2,550 years…
Turkey stands at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, and has so for millenia. Its importance cannot be understated, especially when you consider all that it has brought to the world.
If you've been, you'll know that one of the most unforgettable experiences there is the Bosphorus. Huge, bustling, vibrant and stunning, it has also had…
To us, anyway, there are few things that have the potential to go bad on a holiday than hiring a car. Paperwork as long as your arm, terms and conditions that are an enigma wrapped in a paradox and shrouded in a conundrum. And, even worse, you don't get the type of vehicle that you…
Whenever you visit Paris, you want to stuff as much activity as you can into each moment. And, of course, there are probably just too many things to do in Paris that you might find yourself getting distracted - I know I do. But, here's a place that will make your life a little easier: …