Regular readers will know that rail is big on our agenda. And more and more countries are getting the message. Europe has always chosen rail first before other modes, and it's served the country well. But other countries - especially Asia - have been on the ball for years, as well. …
The Thinking Traveller
Time for some wisdom and common sense. Are you ready? "Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward." - Leonardo da Vinci (attributed) How about "The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to fall." And one more. "Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The…
And, no, that's not the price. We don't know if this is hedonism, or just plane bad manners. According to Yahoo, These Are the Shortest Flights in the U.S.—and Some Are Under 10 Miles. I suppose if you have money pouring out of your ears, this is simply the next mountain -…
Y'know. All it takes is one spoiled despot to ruin everyone's week. Europe as always been a halcyon of peace, love and understanding. That's why In 2023, Europe welcomed over 700 million international tourist arrivals. It's an example of how we all should behave, no matter our political, lingual or religious…
Hello there. Hope your day has gone well. Let's get into the subject, then. We at Matouring are always banging on and on about using rail. In a way, it's kind of gilding the lily. Most countries on the planet use rail every single day of every single year: it's just…
If that title sounds like some kind of futuristic army of robots, you can relax. Once you know the intent, you'll get the message right away, and you'll want to know more. In essence, its message is Where can you travel by train in Europe? Its interactive map shows you how far…
Not up to speed with your deities? Let us help. Kashi Vishwanath is one of the most revered and important Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
It is one of the Twelve Jyotirlingas: It is one…
Man, if there is anything that will get us more excited than trains and planes, it has to be trams. Sad, I know. They're not everywhere, and that's the thing that makes them so beguiling. Thus, being able to find one and ride one is an absolute thrill for transport geeks like us.…
A retrospective post about sea food, seafood and gluttony. Or would that be gluten-y Where Я your manners?
Cruises are a dream come true to most people. All you can eat, or you can drink, all you can stomach, and all you can't. And as the old old saying goes, nothing succeeds like…
Once upon a time, we humans got around solely on foot, or perhaps with a beast of burden to shuttle us to and fro. Slow, back-breaking and inefficient. This can't be the way forward. Sure, waterways were excellent in many locations, but were expensive to build and maintain. There must have…
Tick tock, Tick tock, sounds the clock. The planet is not cooling down. Quite the opposite. The current world population is 8,232,458,392 as of Monday, June 30, 2025 according to the most recent United Nations estimates. Most of us know about this existential threat. But most just go on their way, with nary…
It's not often when experiences like this one appears. especially when the experience leaps across so many activities. This is an exciting one for sure, and something that will surely and truly be unforgettable.
Seek out serenity on remote island paradises, engage your senses in vibrant cultural capitals, and uncover the magic of…
Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.
“Hver hefur sinn djöful að draga” Everyone has their devil to drag.
“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley
It’s no trouble, ATOL.
You can feel faster even if you’re just tootling along.
Going places - especially - to new and "foreign" places is one of the most exhilarating and (possibly) scary activities that you can undertake. The buildup may make you want to rethink it, turn around and go home to hide under your bed. It's understandable. Even the most weathered travelers still have…
“Can we just skip to the part of my life where I travel the world?” – Unknown
My wife says if I don’t stop making puns about Russia, she’s going to hit me. If that’s the way it’s going to be, then Soviet.