Finding a good airfare deal in the first half of 2022 was no simple task. Airfares for the first quarter of 2022 were up 17 percent year over year, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
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They started cooling off in June and July and, thankfully, airline ticket price predictions for the fall indicate…
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Despite the recent mayhem in travel, things will return to normal. But what will normal look like and how can you prepare to take advantages of the "new normal?"
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We live in North America, but have lived in other parts of the world, too. It still boggles our minds how so many the residents of this part of Mother Earth still cling to the idea that a fossil-fuel burning vehicle is the way to go when it comes to getting around. Admittedly, some have…
Even though the world - more or less - appears to be out of the woods when it come to Covid and how it keeps popping up its ugly little head, many of us are still reluctant to commit to a holiday, even though we really need one in the worst way. So what can…
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…
Vancouver, Canada, is not a particularly old city. You might see some buildings from the late 1800's, but mostly it's 1970's family homes and high-rise apartments. We were driving down the street the other day in Vancouver, and passed this hotel / motel that we hadn't seen before, the 2400 Motel. We…
By Patricia Filipovic, Senior writer
So, you're going on an international vacation! You've figured out your budget and picked a place that should fall within said budget. Planned the itinerary and set a date. What else needs doing? What can you do beforehand to prepare?
My travel mantra: Prepare for the unexpected. But mitigate wherever…
Real Europe
Europe is a big and diverse place. We've lived and worked there for decades and know the continent inside and out. We know how to find those hidden places that will take your trip far beyond the norm. We've been there and will share it with you. Contact us to create your…
Our affiliate friends, G Adventures, are always on the cutting edge of sensing what the world needs next in adventure travel. They've been doing it for decades and, so, know their stuff.
Well, given where we are in this point in time, travel has had to change and shape-shift. But, that has given us time to…
Without sounding like we're preaching, or stating the obvious, but the fact that you, our wonderful readers, are looking at this article says a lot about you, and certainly something about us, Matouring.
Visiting Venice or Rio are undoubtedly some of the most thrilling things we can do in our lives. But, sometimes (more often than…
This article is fairly short, as the content itself is pretty easy to understand. We won't start waxing on about how much we'd love to visit these places and how, when we get there, how we love to bask in the Swallowtail or Variegated String of Pearls-infused hot tub, while listening to Mongolian throat singing,…
What lovely animals, the dolphins. Gentle, smart, quick, adaptive and friendly. They seem to have a genuine love of humans. You just want to kiss them. Well, here's the next best thing.
Get up close to dolphins on this fantastic 9-hour snorkel trip from Hurghada, Egypt. Enjoy a boat cruise to areas in the open sea…
By default, just because you're reading this (and have visited our site,) we can assume that you're a smart, aware, thoughtful, curious and fun human being. But, we always have room for improvement, it's safe to say.
The choices we make on the road can have a big impact on the people and places we encounter…
Oooh . . I totally need this blender. And I can't leave without my stuffed muskrat collection. Responsible and ready for anything: it can be done, with our pick of the best products that help make traveling lighter on the planet - and your backpack. Take the essential items that will make your trip safer,…
China is set to enter the space tourism business. This should come as no surprise to anyone who is awake in this day and age. We wonder why we haven't seen this kind of offering sooner than this: the Chinese know how to get things moving. ANU astrophysicist and cosmologist Dr Brad Tucker says it…
Skint is a British word meaning broke: not rich, no cash, empty bankbook, credit card maxed. Of course, we here at Matouring believe that our readers are smart and are equally as smart with their money. But, there are times when things are a little tight, still you want - or perhaps even need - …
Do you have a large family? Do you find that you struggle to accommodate them as you travel from place to place? Do they complain about not having enough leg-room as you travel? Are you constantly having to stop when they cry out for the toilet? Well, we have news for you! For only $50,000…
As we've written before, the world is getting smaller as it's getting larger. For better or worse, people around the world are finding more ways to venture to new places, explore new cultures and bask in the visceral joy that travel brings.
But, there is another side to this explosion, and that is there are deep…