Be careful when you cross the street

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San Miguel de Allende

Mexico is a well-travelled and much-love destination for world-aware travelers. Above and beyond its gob-smacking food and its inexpensive cost of entry, it also shines because of its lovely inhabitants and all of the rich history that bathes the country. Like most places, it has its own issues to deal with, but that should…

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Bali up!

Where three volcanoes smolder, the world’s most expensive coffee is made, and yoga has been practiced for more than 1,900 years… Of Indonesia's 17,000 tropical islands, Bali is one of the most famous. Its four million residents come accompanied with more than six million tourists per year as well as a large population of…

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Who you gonna call?

This post is only for those who are sturdy, brave and unflappable. (No, not really - this is for everyone.) Once again, as is part of Matouring's mission, we present content to you, our lovely readers, that we hope informs and entertains you. We suggest places to go and things to do that,…

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Hot, hot, hot

Are you one of those types who simply can't sit around when you're on holiday? (We're that way, for sure.) Now, given your stated mode of holiday, are you looking for the next big thing? Maybe something that you've always wanted to do, but were unsure where to start? How about getting…

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Cash landing

If you want to make money in this world, you have to think big. Or, as PT Barnum once said “No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.” This is a tale of brave business, a shrewd sense of making big statements and a sense of showing off. But,…

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No need to go incognito

Surely one of the least delightful experiences of travel is when you need to make changes to your itinerary. It feels like, sometimes, the airlines will do everything in their power to make it difficult. As if travel itself isn't stressful enough. (Tip: we have found Air Canada and, using Expedia's online teams,…

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Dirty business

Literally. If you don't like it when your shoes get wet, this may not be the holiday option for you. Climb inside one of the world's smallest volcanos and enjoy a relaxing soak in the warm mud. Experience the healing properties of the mineral-infused mud while having fun at the Totumo Volcano. …

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Where is Kavourotrypes Beach?

Greece is a fabulous place. Even if you're not a history buff (you might want to rethink that, as history is everywhere in Greece,) you will never run out of things to see or do. (See some suggestions at the bottom of this page.) But, the Greek government are gently asking visitors to,…

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Self-service travel shop: it’s all here

Have a look at some of the travel options we have for you. See below. Activities We have dozens and dozens of things for you when you travel. Click here to discover more! Accommodations Fantastic places - and deals - await. Click here to discover your next place to stay.…

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Boten–Vientiane: everything works if you let it

Another day, another sad situation for some unfortunate people in an underserved country. As of this writing, there are nearly 1000 billionaires in the world, with a collective worth of $4.45 trillion. And, at the same time, there are 8 billion people living in that same world. Do the maths and you…

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Want to be a Rocky Mountaineer?

No, this doesn't involve growing a beard and chopping down trees (although you might have time for that, anyway.) But that doesn't mean that you won't feel part of the Canadian experience. And, even better, you get travel from east to west in one of the world's most revered rail adventures. When you…

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Want to be a Rocky Mountaineer?

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Not bad! Be a Nomad in Brasil

After living in lockdown for the best part of two years, the idea of packing a bag and moving to the other side of the world is very tempting - especially as the cost of living crisis bites. So, are you aching for something new and exciting? Surely you'll know that Brazil is an…

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Have your (shooting brake) and eat it too

One would imagine that almost everyone - at least in their dreams - aspire to "The Good Life." This phrase can take on many meanings - as many meanings as there are people on this earth. But, it's safe to say that we all want something more, even if it's just a…

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Pace yourself

Here's another article about our favourite place, Europe. But this one is probably the weightiest subject matter we've ever covered: you'll need to duck just to avoid the puns. You are what you eat. And this place - La Maisonnette Narbonnaise - Narbonne, France is worth driving to, as you will likely have trouble walking out.…

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Ngutuni and Salt Lick safari

Safaris used be rather dangerous and - in the case of the animals - deadly propositions. Men with names like George or Nigel would take a steam liner to Africa from one of the colonies, with their pipes, rifles and maps in hand. Sleeping rough in tents, they would spend the night regaling…

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The Slick Road

No, that's not a typo. It really is slick. Some countries do not have the "visibility" of others, for one reason or another. One reason might be that their offerings are not as well know or reported. Another reason might be that people have preconceptions - usually outdated - about what the country…

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Take a hike!

There are so many options when it comes to travel: planes, trains, automobiles, ships, tours . . . the list goes on and on. But here's a travel option that you might not have thought of, or not have thought of as "travel" anyway - hiking. When you think about it, it…

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The ruins of Copan

We all know of places like Machu Pichu, Stonehenge, The great wall of China, the Moai statues of Easter Island, Chile, for example. But here is one you may not know of - and its quite spectacular. Copán is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization in the Copán Department of western Honduras, not…

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