Ibiza in Spain is famous for its nightclubs, but what you probably did not know is that it is home to the largest nightclub in the world. This is Privilege , which with a main hall the size of an aircraft hangar, a 25-meter high ceiling and a swimming pool, has a capacity of 10,000…
If you're a fan of ancient history, like we are, you'll certainly be familiar with how the Romans changed the world in so many ways. Certainly, as you travel through Europe, the evidence is plain. But as you head east, you will also be surprised and amazed at how far they conquered and what they…
Here is a place that might be new for you - Lamu, Kenya. Almost forgotten in time, Lamu Island is a port, city, and island just off the shore of Kenya in the Indian Ocean approximately 150 miles from Mombasa. It is a part of the East African country of Kenya. Lamu was founded in…
In case you've been hiding in a cave for several decades, here is a reminder about the always-hilarious and never predictable annual Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland. The founding principle at the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is to be an open access festival that accommodates anyone with a desire to perform and a…
A visit to one of Ireland’s many stunning castle hotels is at the top of many travelers’ lists. A stay at a castle hotel is an ornate trip back to the glory and decadence of times gone by. Within a stony castle hotel in Ireland, you’ll find a warm Irish welcome, surrounded by idyllic Irish…
The United States of America is a place of many contrasts. But, do you think it as of an ancient civilization that - 1000 years ago - had that parties that went on for days? Likely not. Thats Mexico, isn't it? Cohokia, was home to the largest pre-columbian city north of Mexico. The city was…
One of the biggest pleasures of traveling Europe is the food. Every country has traditional and unique dishes to try, giving us the inspiration to spice up our own home cooking. While we can't get out to Europe's food markets to pick up culinary ideas and souvenirs, let us help you to taste your destination…
If you're a traveler, you've likely taken at least one cruise in your life. And, chances are good that you may have boarded a Viking Cruise ship: they are some of the best and most forward-thinking cruise lines in the world. But, Viking goes beyond by also informing and entertaining us with their ongoing Viking.tv…
Sometimes, traveling on aircraft for long periods of time makes you give up hope. Aircraft can be so uncomfortable, and the seats unforgiving.
Those in business or first-class often never encounter the same aches and pains of us hoi poloi, but the struggle is real.
Now, Airbus comes to the rescue with their new Airspace interior designs,…
We here at Matouring love the depth and breadth of options that we have for flying in Europe. There are so many convenient airports, no shortage of airlines and, due to the way it works in Europe, generally very low prices. With that in mind, we're pleased to see that EasyJet, one of our favourite…
The modern-day relationship between Canada and the United States has always been a good one. Nearly always peaceful, the two countries share many similarities: language, laws, trade and more.
Cross-border travel is another. The width of Canada and the USA are immense, 7069 kilometres from the west to the east, to be exact. Getting around can…
Well, that Elon Musk is always doing something. Whether it's the reading the entire Encyclopaedia Britannica at nine years old, selling his first company for $307 million, founding PayPal and creating Tesla automobiles and starting SpaceX to send humanity to infinity and beyond. One of his passions is transportation, and his Hyperloop system is well…
Europe is often looked upon as a model of efficiency. With nearly 750 million people living in a relatively tight space, they need to be. But, Europe has also been the mother of invention there. Spain created the spacesuit. Iceland created the power transformer. Ireland created the submarine . . . and more. One modern…
You can dance if you want to . . . In December Alaska Airlines introduced The Safety Dance, taking the Men Without Hats’ classic and applying it to air travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. To celebrate joining the global OneWorld alliance , Alaska Airlines has released a new version of their Safety Dance featuring cameos…
Like so many worthy things, the game of chess continuously phases in and out of our collective consciousness. It certainly has its allure, and once you're couched in the skills that you need, it is always there for you. And, in many ways, it's an international language. But did you know that there is a…
Some 2,700 years ago in the ancient city of Sam’al, in what is now modern Turkey, an elderly servant of the king sits in a corner of his house and contemplates the nature of his soul. His name is Katumuwa. He stares at a basalt stele made for him, featuring his own graven portrait together…
Nostalgia is a strong sentiment. Even if we weren't alive at that point, many of us still yearn for years gone by. Whether it's clothing, food, pastimes or even our childhood, we wish that we could go back. Well, thank goodness for the electric interwebs. We can find almost anything now - valuable or not.…
With extreme temperatures and landscapes, extreme living, and some extremely wrong perceptions from outsiders, Mongolia is one of the most complex places—and Mongols one of the most misunderstood people—in the world. Conversations about the weather, the great expanse of the country, and the traditional nomadic lifestyle dominate talk of Mongolia, and it’s understandable. Temperature…
There's something about being in the western United States that brings out the crazy in people. Between Area 51, Las Vegas, Nevada you will never fail to be amazed at what some business models look like. And yet, they prevail. And now, may we introduce The Clown Motel. It all started in 1985 when Leona and…
If you're a regular reader of our site, you'll notice that we feature content about Richard Branson and his Virgin empire. He never sits still - his latest venture is a Mach 3 airliner. And he always tries to instill a feeling of fun in all that he does. With that in mind, did you…