If you're visiting Paris by rail for the first time, negotiating the steps, the corners, the language and finding your track and seat all at once might feel like a Herculean feat. But, fear not. We have an easy and useful way to do it, courtesy of The Man In Seat 61. Take this video…
Well, he's at it again, almost the world's ombudsman as he leaps from place to place and situation to situation. That's Walk With Me Tim. He's blown wads of cash, badly, in Vegas. Blown even more in some of the most expensive hotels on the planet, as he always looks for the…
We're quite sure that you, our erudite readers like to get around. You're not content to sit on the sofa and watch soap operas. As the toil and trouble from those TV characters goes in one ear and out the other, you're already miles ahead and plotting your next, real adventure. It's fun…
It's not nice to fool mother nature. As humans, we've been tempting fate when it comes to where we live, what we do and our place on the planet for too long. Some of us revere the planet and do everything we can to save it. Others bludgeon onward without a care in…
Beaches or Sandals let you have it your way. No matter what, you win! When it comes to vacationing, why do travelers frequently opt for packaged holiday companies like Sandals and Beaches? That is, what specific aspects of these all-inclusive resorts draw people in and encourage them as a preferred choice over independent travel?…
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…
Regular readers will know that we are zealots when it comes to using trains rather than cars. Why is that? No Driving Stress: You don't have to worry about navigating, traffic jams, road rage, finding parking, or dealing with unexpected road closures. Someone else is doing the driving! Time for Yourself: Instead of focusing…
As Sir Winston Churchill once coined, some things are "just a mystery combined with an enigma wrapped in a puzzle" Perhaps we're never meant to know sometimes. Maybe "they" want it that that way. Or maybe this is just my imagination running away with me. One confusing thing that is for sure…
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…
Another day, another chance to be zealots and convey the miracle that is rail. We have enough rail content on our site to keep you busy until the cows come home. We often feature the USA's Amtrak, because it often needs a little love. The US government doesn't really give it…
Here's another one of our posts that, via the miracle of YouTube, transports you elsewhere than where you are. In this case, it's a beauty, especially if you have a thing for Donkeys. This adventure is a winding self-drive through Spain to the city of Mijas Pueblo. Why here? Mijas Pueblo…
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When most of us think of Australia, it's places like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. They all seem to get the best PR and, hence, the visitors. In fact, in the year ending September 2023, Australia saw over 6.11 million international visitors. This is still below the pre-pandemic peak of 8.66 million in…
Cruise news! If you're on the ball when travel is the aim, you won't be surprised that there are lots of options out there. Every kind of style, location, destination and brand. We have a number of cruise affiliates who do a fabulous job in catering just what you need. We thank…
Don't get left out! Sometimes we just want a break from it all. Arrrrgh. It could be work. It could be family. It could just be the daily grind. Maybe it's creaking bones. No matter what, you just want to make a beeline in the opposite direction. Well, here's your chance. Click…
Quito? Neato! This time by train.
We're very fortunate that many of the big content creators have, over the past year or so, been releasing stories, videos and how to visit places that you might want to visit. The films are created, released and then made available on YouTube. When you have creators…
... we might get these toys over on our side of the pond. Are you listening, Renault? Even though we don't drive all that much anymore here on the west coast of North America, that doesn't mean that we still can't drool over the cars from The Motherland. It's been many years since…
We tend to have a bit of fun with the titles of our posts. Why not? Life is short. Enjoy it. But this post excuses itself by the sheer interest of what it is and where it is. We're pretty sure that it's a question mark to many, but it's definitely…
...want to go to it. Welcome to La-la-land. Los Angeles, USA. It still has the punch and the awe and the draw that it's ever had. Just the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Some innocent, some asking for it. But, much like a modern Rome, LA has had…