Who doesn’t love a Tuk Tuk? We certainly do, and we’ve been in them from Delhi to Peru. Cramped, noisy, smelly, chaotic and 150% fun.
World Culture
This is kind of an unusual post for us, as it focuses on the place where we live, as it happens. Every big city has its own unique characteristics. Whether it's the climate, or the views or the language or the food. Some of these characteristics might blend from city to city…
Japan is a wonderland of the beautiful, the mystical, the serene, the playful and the historical. Especially with the latter, if you count years using this imperial era system, this year (2022 on the Western calendar) would be 2681 in Japan. Not many countries can claim that. If we use the standard…
There are probably very few people who wouldn’t like to sleep in a castle. And not a pretend castle made of drywall and ill-conceived decorations situated in Atlantic City. We mean a genuine castle, with hundreds of years of almost mind-boggling history, paintings of the landed gentry from the year 1430!
The more that we continue to work on Matouring, the more we realise how much "world" is out there. That may sound rather simplistic, but even in these modern days of being "connected" 24x7, we are still bedazzled at how much we haven't yet seen, and we've been to many, many places. We've…
One of our valued affiliate friends, VRBO, sent some details to a place we'd never heard of - McAllen Texas. The email featured lots of nice places to rent, so we were curious. What is McAllen Texas like? What's there for us (and you!) to see and do? So, as you…
When most people think of South America, it's usually Peru or Chile or Colombia. They're all fabulous places and if you haven't already been, we seriously suggest that you look into this most varied and truly wonderful part of the world. For those not in the know, nestled between the Caribbean, the South…
Once upon a time, a clever person, L. L. Zamenhof, pondered how many languages there are (more than 7,100 languages are spoken in the world today) and wondered if there was a better way to communicate? Zamenhof then devised Esperanto, which is the world's most widely spoken constructed international auxiliary language. It was intended…
We love India, and the Indian people. We've worked and live alongside them for decades. We've visited their country and marveled at the variety there. Even now, half a world apart, one of India's great cities, Delhi, is not too far away. Restaurants, festivals and close friends keep the spirit of…
It's always a thrill when we hear that a new buried or hidden city or artifact has been found. With our modern technologies, these kinds of finds are occurring more and more regularly. Lucky us! Once such place is Midyat. Midyat is a town in the Mardin Province of Turkey. The…
Are you one of those types who simply can't sit around when you're on holiday? (We're that way, for sure.) Now, given your stated mode of holiday, are you looking for the next big thing? Maybe something that you've always wanted to do, but were unsure where to start? How about getting…
If you're in Germany, you'll know that watersports are a major thrill to the lovely citizens of that country. And there are so many lakes, rivers and options if you're a water baby, yourself. If so, we're happy to introduce you to our new affiliate friends, Eventfloss DE. What is it? A…
Before you pack your bags and start your journey, make sure you travel with the planet in mind and do so responsibly. Traveling is a fantastic experience, but wherever you go, you should consider ways of giving back to the people and the places you visit. Our affiliate friends World Nomads offers you the…
Africans are defined by their values. Because of this, they seek human connection and want the same relationship with brands. But they face a number of pain points that can only be solved through dialogue and co-creation. New research from Kantar reveals how to connect with Africans by understanding these values. Read more here …
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Few cultures have left such a tangible mark on the world’s biggest cities. While the first Chinatown popped up in Manila in the 1500s, dozens more appeared around the globe in the 19th and 20th centuries. From Bangkok to New York, these often hard-hit ‘hoods have endured over the years, morphing from immigrant enclaves to…
Summer 2022 is approaching, and now that we've got the hang of safety measurements and procedures, we can safely start planning our next travel adventure. This year, many Americans are traveling south to Mexico, our neighboring country. According to official Mexico City airport arrival data, Americans are the second largest group visiting the capital after…
Taipei is the cosmopolitan capital city of Taiwan, and a surprising mix of futuristic modernism and ancient tradition. Home to 2.6 million citizens, it’s a city that never sleeps with renowned night markets featuring arguably some of the most amazing street food in the world.
The Raohe Street Night Market in Taipei []
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Like many of the Asian countries, Japan has opted to carefully plan its reopening to the world. And that makes good sense for everyone. But, the country has finally announced the way forward. And we've got some great options for you to book your trip, courtesy of our affiliate friends WendyWu Tours. Be the first…