If you have a dainty stomach, or don't enjoy a little bit of OTT humour, you might wish to leave the room or go on to another activity. This is a silly (perhaps AI a bit) poke at the British. We can post this because we are British through and through. …
16 Guerilla travel tactics to save miles and money on flights, hotels, rentals, cars and ubers.
Travel is no day at the beach these days. Between the heaving hoards of people crunching themselves amongst each other, just try to get to the front of the queue, only to find that spot#1 has long…
Hopping on jets and cruise ships is surely one of life's best pleasures. You know where you're going and you can't wait to get there. And, with today's selections of destinations and activities, the sky's the limit. But if you've kind of hit the wall with the typical places to frolic, may…
One by one, country by country, city by city, countries are finally recognizing that rail is not the future, it's now. We don't have to bang on and on like we do here at Matouring. We know that rail is (or should be) the king of travel for every country. So it's…
In our household, football (and that means European and international with the round ball that you kick with your feet and not throw with your arm) is massive. To wit: The FIFA Men's World Cup holds the record for the highest attendance of any world championship. The tournament in North America has shattered all…
Cloud forest hotel. Ready for something truly unusual? Something that you can be reasonably sure that your chums haven't done it yet, and may not do it: "it's too much hassle" When you take a look at the logistics, you might question the endeavor too. Welcome to Mashpi, Cloud…
The past year or so has been a real roller coaster on our planet and for our planet's human beings. It's a minor miracle that most of us are in relatively good stead. So, with our pennies in hand and our confidence high, let's try to look ahead and not down. There…
Cairo is a city that fully earns its Arabic moniker, Umm al-Dunya (The Mother of the World). Visiting it at least once is essential because it offers an intense, unfiltered journey through millennia of human civilization. Very few places on Earth allow you to stand in the shadow of an ancient world wonder, walk down…
Train train, we're on the roll again. Can you ever get enough rail? Those of us who have ready access to rail know what we mean: we even take it for granted. But not everyone or every place has this staple way of traveling. And even if rail is there, it's…
With the world in an uproar and this moment in time, it's often a bit of a salve that we could benefit from. Once again, we bring to light our European travel and holiday partners Belvilla. We love them because they're not the everyday. They're also not everywhere, which makes them…
We're sure that most of Matouring's audience has spent some time in San Francisco. It's one of those places where nearly everyone wants to visit, stay, and linger longer. But what makes it special? San Francisco is a city that naturally embraces the unconventional. Its profound sense of warmth and inclusivity isn't…
A few weeks back, an affiliate partner (now) called Get Out! contacted us about a relationship. Their feature is to get access to dozens of the best attractions, activities, and local experiences with one membership you can use all year long. One membership, hundreds of places to go Explore more, spend less…
As consumers and travelers and adventurers, we really have it made these days. The variety of vendors is almost overwhelming. The activities and locations that were only dreams a few years ago are now palpable and realistic. And the logistics that once impeded us are now almost a doddle. When you…
Once you've visited places like Japan, or Korea or Vietnam. you will have found yourself in love, hook, line and sinker. Your mission going forward is to see every single place that you can. It's an admirable quest. But, after climbing those hills, and fording those streams, you will inevitably want more. …
Get your credit cards ready. Regular readers will know that we here at Matouring are rail fans, true and true. But that doesn't make us a one-trick pony. We love a supercar here or there, or even more. classic cars. But when you want to talk about auto tech, the name McLaren…
Welcome to another post where history is the focus. And this one is definitely worth a watch. Firstly, the location is remote. And that usually means its empty of noisy and inconsiderate "influencers." You can be pretty certain and you'll have the place to yourself, which is a minor miracle itself…
This post takes us back. In the early days of Matouring, finding content could turn out to be a real ordeal. There were companies (such as Expedia and Booking.com (both affiliates of ours to this day) and we thank them for their work, their style their variety and, most of all, bringing us…
WE ALL DO. UNESCO has been a topic for for us for as long as we have been running this site. It's simply one of those organisations that deserves as much support as we humans can provide. (Not familiar with the organisation?) We have been banging the drum through posts in…
We're pretty confident that this post will ring some bells or at least offer a laugh or two, and even some sound ideas. Question: what do you do when you consider yourself a world traveler, tried and true, with all of the scratches, burns and bump that it entails, but then, slowly and…
Life is full of Ambitions and can be a powerful engine for growth, but without boundaries, it easily transforms into a destructive force. These quotes serve as timely warnings to keep your goals grounded, ethical, and aligned with your actual well-being. Marcus Aurelius warns against linking your well-being to external validation. And happiness…