An American working in Thailand, Wesley Barnes, was arrested at his job and jailed over a defamation lawsuit filed by the owner of the Sea View Resort & Spa, Kah Change in response to a negative TripAdvisor review. The man posted a one star review in July and two months later he was picked up…
The Wuppertaler Schwebebahn (Wuppertal Suspension Railway) is a suspension railway in Wuppertal, Germany. Its original name is Einschienige Hängebahn System Eugen Langen. It is the oldest electric elevated railway with hanging cars in the world and is a unique system in Germany. Designed by Eugen Langen and offered first to the cities of Berlin, Breslau and Munich who all turned it down,[2] the installation with elevated stations was built…
With almost 20 million visitors per year, Amsterdam is a city people never get tired of, and rightly so. Despite being a compact metropolis, it has a lot of personality, with something new around every corner. We’re here to make sure you pack in all the good bits in a short amount of time, so…
Known as the "El Marco" bridge, it links the Spanish municipality of La Codosera with the Portuguese Arronches.
With beautiful, natural scenery, you might want to further explore La Codosera and its surroundings.
Funded by the European Union, the tiny wooden piece of infrastructure was built in the first decade of the 21st century by labourers from…
Do you need an escape at the moment? View, book and relax with at least a 15% discount on selected properties for stays until January 4 with an excellent offer. At the time of this writing, Canada has one of the lowest rates of Covid, so you can visit knowing that not only are the…
Matouring.com is especially pleased to announce the addition of a new partner, ebookers.com We have a long history with ebookers. A part of the Expedia Group, ebookers has offices throughout Europe, with intimate knowledge of their locales. "At ebookers we’re passionate about travel. We believe in more surprising, more extraordinary, more rewarding travel experiences.…
Munich may be without Oktoberfest — but it's still a lot of fun Munich's Oktoberfest was canceled this year due to the coronavirus. But the city has come up with alternative events that could also benefit tourists from abroad in the future. Christin spent the summer under palm trees, enjoying the feeling of sand between…
We're excited to welcome OMIO to our list of partners! Omio is Europe’s leading travel booking platform, offering a simple but effective tool that allows users to search and book trains, buses, and flights throughout Europe, the United States and Canada via web or app. OMIO simplify the travel planning process so that you can…
Are you already baked by just sitting inside? Well, now is the time to start planning! Every week, we update our Deals pages. From flights, to experiences, to fine dining, you can find rather attractive specials that may compel you to get off of the couch again.
We're super-happy to have partnered with posh and vibrant hotel group citizenM. With up-to-date hotels all across the globe, you'll be mightily impressed with their stylish offering. citizenM hotels are built for today’s modern savvy travellers, who don’t want to pay for what they don’t need. Instead, they want to stay in easily accessible locations…
You think you're busy? Spaniard Michael Ferreri gained the record for the most consecutive overhead juggling catches with seven objects. He managed 71 juggling catches after spending four months perfecting the speed.
With that dizzying task in mind, here are the 2021 Guinness Book of World Records winners.
Read more courtesy of inews.co.uk
We often feature Spain here at Matouring, because it has so many things to offer. One of which is that it is an ideal place to retire: sun, sea, mountains, excellent healthcare, incredible food and really good €3.00 bottles of red wine - we are not joking. This article out lines how to gain your…
Game of Thrones took the world by storm. If you’re a fan of the show and planning a trip to Europe, you’ll already know that the many of the Seven Kingdoms are actually influenced by real destinations over there. Here’s how to get to some of the most famous Game of Thrones filming locations in…
....but a process of inference. I have a confession. As a physicist and psychiatrist, I find it difficult to engage with conversations about consciousness. My biggest gripe is that the philosophers and cognitive scientists who tend to pose the questions often assume that the mind is a thing, whose existence can be identified by the…
Traveling by car and staying in hotels and bed & breakfasts is a great way to go, but when you really want to get to know a place, renting a motorhome in Europe is tough to beat. These days, lots of travelers are foregoing staying in hotels for vacationing by motorhome, and there are plenty…
Few fitness and wellness trends have taken over my feeds as comprehensively as breathwork has in the last few months—it's all guys calmly sitting cross-legged or plunging into ice baths while talking about the Wim Hof Method as far as the eye can see. Now, if you don't know Wim Hof from Wim Wenders, I’ll refrain from…
Living in abroad is a dream for many of us but the options are limited when it comes to residency permits. Luckily Spain has a great option for people who do not intend to work here but rather retire or even experience a year or two living in these sunny lands.
A non-lucrative…
Lifting weights has a long list of benefits, but one of the biggest risks of either doing it in improper form or going too heavy is that you can wind up with back pain. According to a chiropractor, there’s another factor in strength training workouts that can also put your back at risk: the number…
A new cruise ship set to launch in February 2021 will feature the world's first ever roller coaster at sea. The Mardi Gras ship from Carnival Cruise Line comes equipped with an area called the Ultimate Playground - which features the unique roller coaster BOLT. What makes the roller coaster even more unusual, other…
Paradise is only a paddle away! You could spend the weekend surrounded by peaceful nature at this gorgeous A-frame Airbnb in Ontario, but getting there will be a bit of a workout. So if you live for adventure and love to canoe, this one will surely float your boat.
Located in Thessalon, Ont.,…