He founded Holiday Inns, and he made sure everyone knew that when they visited his gravesite. In 1996, Memphis businessman Kemmons Wilson published his autobiography, called Half Luck and Half Brains. But he was just being modest. It took an awful lot of brainpower to accomplish all that he did. He got his start in the…
If you have spent any time on the Matouring site, you will know that we are not shy about selling the wonders and benefits of rail travel. We have many articles, designed to tempt you into using rail whenever you can, especially if this mode of transport is new. And, as you explore the world…
Want to take a vacation next year? Prepare to roll up your sleeve. Yesterday, the top executive at Australia’s largest airline said proof of getting the Covid-19 vaccination will be “a necessity” for boarding international flights in the future. “I think that's going to be a common thing talking to my colleagues in other airlines around the…
Have you ever wondered where the cabin crew goes when they need some shut-eye?
See the secret crew rest space where pilots and flight attendants sleep during long international flights.
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‘If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.’ How many times did I hear that growing up? My parents were attempting to teach me (just in case I hadn’t absorbed it from their actions) the importance of striving for excellence.
They were encouraging what some psychologists call ‘constructive perfectionism’ or ‘healthy perfectionism’ – a personality…
The World Health Organization (WHO) says this about relief from COVID-19. "We don’t yet know exactly when a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine will be ready for distribution, but we estimate that it could be in early to mid-2021." Already at least two companies have created viable vaccines - there is hope. And where there…
Expedia.com reveals the top travel trends and tips for U.S. travelers in 2021 Whether it was by necessity or design, it's clear Americans spent 2020 exploring small towns, scenic drives, nearby lakes and beaches, or in some cases, their own backyards. Today, Expedia.com® released its 2021 Travel Trends Report, analyzing traveler data to uncover the…
We're super happy to welcome Scott's Cheap Flights to our roster of partners. For those not in the know . . in 2013, Scott Keyes found a nonstop, round-trip plane ticket from New York City to Milan for $130. He knew the deal was a massive score. What he didn’t know at the time was…
Some people thought it would never happen but: the BER is finally complete. With a delay of almost 10 years, Berlin’s new airport has officially opened its gates to passengers. The BER was originally designed in 1998 by renowned architects GMP. But is their former vision of a modern airport still up to date? We’ll…
Two people have become the first passengers on a Hyperloop, a technology considered to be the future of high-speed ground transport.
The demonstration and test took place on a 500-metre track in the Nevada desert near Las Vegas in early November. Magnets inside the Hyperloop tube enabled ‘vacuum-like’ suction, with the passengers completing the track…
To this day, no one really knows the exact number of how many ships are floating on the high seas and in on our oceans – or how many are lying just below the surface. And until someone comes across the Russian ship, Lyubov Orlova, or it beaches itself on some shore, the fate of…
Matouring is very happy to welcome our new partner, Sixt Car Rental in Europe (Netherlands and Belgium.) If you have travelled, you will likely know the Sixt name. Sixt SE is a German multinational car rental company with about 2,100 locations in over 105 countries. Sixt SE acts as a parent and holding company of…
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A normal tourist map, "but everything is negative" 'Critical Tourist Map of Oslo' offers uniquely dark perspective on Norway's capital. Your standard tourist map is irrepressibly positive about its location—but not this one. Norwegian activist/artist Markus Moestue reveals the dark and shameful sides of Oslo. He hopes his 'Critical Tourist Map' will inspire others…
Matouring is very happy to partner with G Adventures. Not only are they a well-established adventure travel company, but they also happen to be in our backyard here in Vancouver, Canada. A little about them.... "We’ve been the leaders in small group adventure travel for 30 years. How’d we get here? By redefining the way…
If ever we were challenged to name a country more diverse than India, we’d have a tough time. Few places, if any, rival the sheer amount of traditions, cuisines, landscapes, and religions found within India’s borders, from the high Himalayas in the north to the desert sands of the west to the palm tree-fringed rivers…
Winter is coming. Some of you (me too) may have missed out on hygge, the Danish phenomenon that links coziness at home to a serene and balanced life. That's a lot to unpack in such a small word. But even with the promise of living a contented life, I never felt the urge to embrace…
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Attention avid travelers and readers! Matouring is pleased to announce our partnership with Blinkist. Blinkist, is a book-summarizing subscription service based in Berlin, Germany. All about them: "Almost none of us have the time to read everything we’d like to read. Yet we lose countless hours to activities that bring us little joy such as…
Please welcome Encounters Travel to our list of versatile partners. Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. They run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out…