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Is Tatooine a real place?

For us old folks, who have been around forever, the Star Wars franchise is not only part of our DNA, but also - for most - a treasured part of growing up. Even better, our children and our children's children are also fully immersed in that most wonderful of adventures. So, what could be…

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Adventure Do Something Different Europe Fun Nature & the Environment Unusual

Get trolled

Luckily, today we're not talking about the online variety of that word. We're shiny, happy people here at Matouring. We don't get into that kind of thing. No, today we want you to unearth your inner child again and discover Trollstigen, the Land of the Trolls, in Norway with a full-day guided coach…

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Adventure Do Something Different Fun History Nature & the Environment Outdoors The Thinking Traveller Unusual

NowhereVille, Canada

Canada is a big place: its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometres, making it the world's second-largest country by total area. At 243,000 km along the shores of 52,455 islands, Canada boasts of the longest…

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Adventure Africa Design and Art History Middle East

The 4,300-Foot-Long walk

If being on the beach is too much to bear, but you love the sun, then we have a travel idea for you! Taposiris Magna in Egypt. Taposiris Magna is a city established by Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus between 280 and 270 BC. The name means "great tomb of Osiris", which Plutarch identifies with an Egyptian temple in the city. After Alexander the…

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Adventure Europe Food and Drink For Women Only Fun History Nature & the Environment

Wine ice cream

Once again, another fun post about Europe, but this time we focus on the Rhine, and what it has in store for gourmands and fast food lovers alike, from Bingen to Koblenz! DW's drone-mounted camera takes you to castles and palaces, as well as the Lorelei – the rock steeped in myth and legend. …

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Central & South America Deals Fun Nature & the Environment North America Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely The Thinking Traveller

The search for Southwest Airlines

One of the travel sites that we visit regularly is ViewFromTheWing.com, run by the erudite, clever and funny Gary Leff. If you want to squeeze the best travel deals - especially when it comes to maximizing your credit card spend, you should really subscribe to his blog. But here, if you're a fan of…

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Adventure Automobiles and More Deals Europe Fun Special Offers / Deals The Thinking Traveller

Valencia – €300 per month

The electric interwebs are a wonderful place to be when you're looking for a holiday. That's why you're on our site, we hope! But, there is so much choice and in so many disparate places on the net, that it's sometimes hard to land a good deal. But, here's one that you will…

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Activity Adventure Do Something Different Europe Fun Health Outdoors

Wheel good fun

As anyone who reads visits our site often, you'll know that we are big fans of bicycles. Health benefits aside, they're just plain fun to ride, and you're also helping the environment as you help yourself. They're not expensive (and you can rent them almost anywhere) and come in so many styles, even…

Adventure Caribbean Oceania Partytime

Vanatu: finally here for you

After a cyclone scuppered everyone's joy on the new P&O Vanatu ship, things are finally shipshape, again and ready to be booked. Vanuatu is home to vibrant ecosystems that host some of the oldest living cultures on the planet. Explore beach getaways and see some of the best scenery in the world. It’s a diver’s…

Deals Life of Luxury Special Interest Spend Wisely The Thinking Traveller

How to get what you pay for

Being travel writers, and even more avid travelers, we read a lot about the travel business: there's a lot to read! But some sources are too good not to miss. One is ViewFromTheWing.com, written by Gary Leff. One of his main missions is to find the best deals on airline points…

Adventure Do Something Different Relaxation Special Offers / Deals

Not too late to escape

In many parts of the world, the days are getting shorter and a little colder. That's life. But, it doesn't mean that you need to hide under your bed covers. Travel is 365 x 24/7 - just the way we like it. And, travel companies, after a horrible couple of years…

Adventure Design and Art Food and Drink History Inspiration Life of Luxury North America

Manhattan’s secret railway station

New York needs no introduction. Whether you love it or hate it, and whether you’ve been there or not, we all have our own idea of the place, the city that Cornelius Vanderbilt made his playground. Films, TV series and the media have all helped create an image of its neighbourhoods, its population, its buildings…

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Adventure Design and Art Do Something Different Europe Food and Drink Fun History

Valencia intelligentsia

Spain is one of the most visited countries on the planet.. For example, during the 12 months of 2021, a total of 31.1 million foreign visitors arrived in Spain, 64.4 percent more that in 2021, but 62.7 percent less than the 83.7 million tourists who spent their holidays in the country in 2019. That's quite…

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Say aloha to Doha

You will most certainly know about Qatar: we've written several posts about this fascinating, liberal and diverse country. But, here we discuss its capitol city, Doha. And, like most wealthy countries in that part of the globe, they pride themselves their progressive approach to many things, including the look and feel of…

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Activity Adventure Deals Do Something Different Europe Technology The Thinking Traveller

Flix does the tricks

We're big fans of public transport, and efficient, modern ways of getting around the world. Why fire up your car, when you can go from A to B in modern, relaxed comfort? Jets are great, but so are trains and buses. Once you get used to them (and that doesn't take long)…

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Adventure Design and Art History Inspiration Life of Luxury

Giant flying boats!

Many years ago, when humanity had escaped the horrors of war and were looking to the skies again, many of the captains of industry were looking for something new and exciting to thrill the potential throng of travelers that were raring to go. One of the options at the time was to promote seaplanes.…

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Adventure Do Something Different History Technology Unusual

See the CIA

...museum, that is. Say what you will about their remit, there is a certain allure to finding out more about this most mysterious of government organisations. But did you know that they actually have a museum? It's Housed in the George Bush Center for Intelligence in Langley, Virginia—one of the most secure…

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Activity For Women Only Health Inspiration Lifestyle

How to be a soberista

It can't be surprise that, when we fall out of bed every morning, we know that getting older is not optional. But, hey, we've known that all along. That doesn't stop many of us, as it's easier now to stay in shape, eat well and live your best life. But it's not…

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Do Something Different Health Nature & the Environment Outdoors Relaxation The Thinking Traveller Wilderness

Hiking to your liking

How to Choose the Right Hiking Gear The proper hiking boots, socks, and poles can help you avoid injury and discomfort, so you can focus on the joys of tackling the trails. Experienced hiker Spencer Yeomans shares his tips. In the pursuit of our goals, it’s our gear that supports us along the way,…

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