. . . . in Canada. For most people, that's an easy one. Vancouver is right up there, as Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa. But how about Edmonton? Likely, there are many who think they know Canada, but actually only scratch the surfaces with The Big Five. But what…
. . . , all night long. Do you want relaxation? Do you want exquisite savoury dinners delivered right in front of your eyes? Do you want to gently drift off to sleep in cozy and lush surroundings and end up at your destination automagically? Do you not have to do…
For almost as many years that we've been operating Matouring, we've relied on our affiliate partners, OMIO. With their depth and breadth of travel solutions, it's no wonder that so many other travel companies have partnered with them, or rely on their services, as well. If you know about OMIO, they mostly make…
As ever, better safe than sorry. Travel insurance for us seniors is always a good idea.
Watch more of this particular conundrum courtesy of the ever-interesting Jago Hazzard, above.
In the world of transit architecture, "over-designed" is a term often used by critics to describe spaces where the aesthetic ambition feels disproportionate to the simple act of catching a train. For the London Underground (the "Tube"), this phenomenon is usually a…
The cost of living keeps going up, although death is surprisingly affordable. Stephen Colbert
“All great changes are preceded by chaos”. – Deepak Chopra
Enjoy yourself at “Nature’s Daily Tsunami”
“Brazil, the country of the future… and always will be.” – Stefan Zweig (1941).
No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to dine.
You never know when you’ll need a dildo.
Nothing to do with The Bayou. Nope: no shrimps on the barbie or gators swimming around your ankles. This post is about as removed from that as you could imagine. Welcome to Bobcaygeon, Ontario, holds a special place in the Canadian consciousness—partly because of its natural beauty as the "Hub of the…
Old style Nagasaki is your tonic from the everyday.
No matter where you go, there you are. Take care!
often highlight its stunning geography (Andes, coast, forests), rich literary tradition (Neruda, Allende), resilient spirit, and unique culture, portraying it as a land of poets, natural beauty, and historical depth, from its dramatic landscapes to its people’s determination.
“When I’m in Canada, I feel this is what the world should be like” – Jane Fonda.
We live in Canada, but have lived and traveled all around the globe for decades. The country is still somewhat of a haven if you want to bask in common sense, politeness, and general good vibes. There are many cities in The Great White North, but most of the accolades go to the…
We're pretty sure that the stable genius isn't going to any thing about it, other than bark "drill baby drill." So it only makes sense that mother Europe will pick up the toys that you know who threw out of the pram. Just in case you haven't been paying attention, Solar energy is…
Here's a timely post, one focused on one of the more popular countries at the moment, and that would be Canada. It's always been there, for sure, but it's only been in the past few years where it's really had its place in the sun (even if there's snow.) People usually think of…
“It’s Niagara Falls. It’s one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. Who wouldn’t want to walk across it?” Nik Wallenda, a man famed for daredevil stunts, said this about Niagara Falls when asked why he wanted to walk across on a tightrope.