Americans love their grim descriptions of things and places. It's in films, magazines and movies. And just take a sample of some of Netflix's titles. Need we say more? It's a national obsession.
And it's not new. In 1936, on the occasion of a speech by the nationalist Gen. Millan…
We love cars, especially classic, luxury and exotic. We've had a bunch of them over the years, but we also realise that they have an impact on our planet, so we take the trains as much - if not more - than we do cars. But that doesn't reduce our love of beautiful…
We love football. And by that we mean the international game where you use your foot and your head to make the goals. We were glued to the television watching the recent World Cup 2022 matches, sometimes getting up at inhuman times of the day to catch the action. We won't divulge…
Unfortunately, it's not a cabaret show, but it may leave you dancing in your seats. (Vegetarians, look away now.)
Asia is home to some of the widest selection of foods and cuisines in in the world. They take their food seriously, and they treasure every bite. So, when you first set foot…
Yawn. Maybe you've already been around the world and have seen it before and done it before. Or perhaps your partner loves to hang-glide through enemy airspace on your holidays. Or, you might just want a bit of relaxation and "you time." Perhaps you just need a little time away (I…
When most people think of South America, it's usually Peru or Chile or Colombia. They're all fabulous places and if you haven't already been, we seriously suggest that you look into this most varied and truly wonderful part of the world. For those not in the know, nestled between the Caribbean, the South…
At last - the Cuba embargo is lifting!
Delta Airlines intends to restart Miami International Airport (MIA) and José Martí International Airport, Havana (HAV), two times per day, starting on April 10th, 2023.
Atlanta-based Delta tried to start operations in Cuba in 2016 after 55 years when the US Federal Government dropped restrictions on commercial passenger…
Once upon a time, a clever person, L. L. Zamenhof, pondered how many languages there are (more than 7,100 languages are spoken in the world today) and wondered if there was a better way to communicate? Zamenhof then devised Esperanto, which is the world's most widely spoken constructed international auxiliary language. It was intended…
We expect that most of our hip and erudite readers have been to New York City: of course you have. And, probably many times, as there is no end to the entertainment in that most flamboyant of cities. It's hard to get tired of the city, as you pound the pavement.
But…
For those not in the know, the The Schengen Area is an area comprising 27 European countries that have officially abolished all passport and all other types of border control at their mutual borders. Being an element within the wider area of freedom, security and justice policy of the EU, it mostly functions as a single jurisdiction under a common visa policy for international travel purposes.…
As of this writing, at least where we live, it's cold and snowy, and it looks like it will stay that way for some time. Grey, wet and miserable. The sun goes down at 5:00pm and stays that way until April. Yuk. Boy, would we sure would like to be somewhere warm…
You know that, at times, you want to spoil yourself. You've worked hard, saved and have laid plans to relax and see the world. Part of that plan is to splurge when you can, make every minute count and create truly, truly unforgettable moments. Well, we have that for you, courtesy of our…
When you mention the word Iran, it usually strikes a certain response from many people. And, alas, much of that is true. It is a country that has had more than its share of troubles. But, like anywhere, it is also filled with beautiful people, beautiful scenery and beautiful stories. We…
Who says that web pages are a thing of the past? Yes, everyone is on their mobiles nowadays, even your grandmother. But, sometimes you just need something bigger, more panoramic, to really get the real flavour of a place, especially if you are longing to visit there.
Well, if your trip is still…
If you're a history lover like we are, you search for "must see" locations, or even those that could be considered off-the-beaten trail. And, there are so many choices, that you will likely run out of breath or out of money before you even consider yourself "informed."
This post highlights a beautiful, but haunted…
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Immerse yourself in this in 360 ˚ Video exploring the caves of Vietnam’s verdant Ninh Binh Province, often referred to as the inland Halong Bay. Float down a calm river past rice paddies and through limestone caves. Click and drag to look around on your PC or mobile. Or don your…
If you have no interest in automobiles, skip to our next post. We're being a bit selfish.
Spend some time on our site, and you'll periodically see posts about SAAB cars. We love them, and have owned almost a dozen of them - including a classic 900 cabriolet to this day. And…
We here at Matouring often long fondly for The Canary Islands. Just off the coast of Spain, the eight main islands are (from largest to smallest in area) Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa. Certainly, they are a destination for almost anyone who loves the sea, rugged coastlines, quaint…
Another activity for you based in London. It's quite interesting, with lots of history and even Aldus Huxley features here. But, one of the nicest pluses of this activity is that it is free. We're talking about Senate House.
Here are the basics: Senate House is the administrative centre of the…
Travel often include flight. You either love it or you hate it - sometimes both at the same time. We generally love it, despite the occasional hiccup. The number of flights performed globally by the airline industry increased steadily since the early 2000s and reached 38.9 million in 2019. However, due to…