As a reader of our site, we assume that you love to discover new - and perhaps little-known - delights that the world holds. There are so many of them that it would take more than a few lifetimes to see them all. Not an easy mission, but definitely one worth persuing.
[] One area…
What could possibly go wrong? We would imagine that most of our readers have - at least once - dreamt of a wine holiday. Most of the world's vineyards feature rolling hills, expansive vistas, good roads and - of course - wine stops. Of course, this is not a good idea in a car, but…
Europe is filled with history - sometimes you literally trip over it - but the best art is in the museums. And if you've been in any of the European museums. you'll know that much of the world's best art is contained in them. And, of course, that's because some of the world's best art…
Soweto, South Africa is a fascinating and important place, historically. If you're of a certain age, you may remember it due to its turbulent past. But things have changed and it's time to see what the new Soweto is.
[] The name Soweto was first used in 1963 to describe the groups of townships to the south…
We won't spend much time discussing the restaurants in Paris, as you, as one of our erudite and plugged-in readers, will already have a sound grounding on this most hallowed of culinary cities.
[] But, there is a place (maybe no surprise to many of you) that is a food destination that is the top…
In 2017, I travelled to the Amazon jungle to take part in an ayahuasca retreat. I hadn’t done psychedelics for 20 years, and that last time I’d had a bad trip which had left me traumatised. Why would I ever want to try psychedelics again? Although I’d healed a lot from that youthful bad experience,…
If you wanted to write a screenplay for a blockbuster film, Aristotle is the last person you might ask for advice. He lived more than 2,000 years ago, spent his days lecturing on ethics and earthworms, and never saw a movie in his life. But some of the best contemporary writers of stage and screen,…
When one thinks of the Lord of the Rings, it's usually singing the praises of those diminutive characters that fill the timeless stories and our ever-present appetites to see the films again, visit the locations where the films were created, and praying to the Pharoahs that Peter Jackson might gift us with more of his…
When we hear museums, we think of ancient relics and stunning paintings hidden away in glass cases. What if we tell you there's a Museum of the Future? You don't have to travel through time—just travel to Dubai! With so much awesome stuff about the Museum of the Future, we don't even know where to start!…
...sunscreen! And ice cream! In most parts of the world (as of now) we're saying hello to Mr. Blue Skies. And it's way overdue. Even with residual Covid masks still being recommended, we can almost feel back to normal . . almost. But, when you choose a nice sunny place to spend…
The unthinkable is happening in Europe. Yes, it's true. In Spain, Barcelona will be banning smoking on all its beaches - and the rest of Spain could follow. To be sure, this is a disaster to a large swath of the European population, as smoking can often define being a European. …
There is nothing like spending time outside, breathing in the air, feeling the glow of the sun (or rain) as you walk peacefully through what nature has provided. Does that sound good to you? Well, if you love nothing more than getting out in the great outdoors and immersing yourself in nature, birdwatching is…
If you read our site often, you'll know how much we love history, especially if it is one that you can touch and admire from close-up, rather than afar. And, unlike many travel choices, what you see is what you get. No tampering, no shifty "enhancements." No virtual reality. It's what…
When you travel, you never know what to expect, even when you scour the web, brochures and videos. It's full of surprises. But sometimes first impressions may not be accurate. So, when we recently visited Peru, we stayed in a variety of places, of all types. Some were supremely outfitted with beautiful…
Ohio is an unusual state. In pop culture, it is typically portrayed as being rural and quiet. Locals know that the opposite is often true, especially when it comes to hauntings and local lore.
One of the weirdest rumors you might hear floating around is the existence of a Gravity Hill, in Kirtland Ohio, near…
If you’ve never heard the term "fifth-freedom flights," you might be missing out on a lucrative way to snag a deal or use your frequent flyer miles. But to explain why, we have to start from the early days of airline regulation: Back in 1944, airlines and governments from around the world got together in…
In rural Russia, the days of Communism are fading from memory like fairytales. Set in the frigid, snow-swept landscape of northern Russia, Fairytale of the Three Bears features three rural men reflecting on the seismic shifts in Russian culture and economics following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Amid their musings on the days before…
From mad dashes across Europe to exploring ancient castles in Japan, I've spent the majority of the last six years living and working all over the world. As a digital nomad I bring everything I need with me on trips ranging from a few weeks to a few months. I try to pack as lightly as possible, since…
If you are reading this, then you are likely no technophobe. In fact, you may relish the opportunity to get your hands on new technology and services. We know we do here at Matouring. But, when you think about it how much is too much when it comes to taking things while you travel? Do…
By this point in 2020, I'm sure we're all ready to just blast off this planet — or at least I am. Not to mention, after recent news broke that potential life has been detected on Venus, I wouldn't mind poking around up there. I guess the main dilemma is that I wouldn’t really have anywhere…