This is information that everyone - no matter your age - can benefit from. We all know that we need to take care of ourselves, especially as we get older. Less meat, more vegetables, lay off the liquor. Exercise often. We've had decades of studies to show that all of this…
We think it's safe to say that most, if not all, of our erudite readers are always happy to eat Mexican food. As much as we love Taco Bell, there is nothing like the real thing, made by real Mexican cooks (and, ideally by someone's madre.) And, the sheer number of dishes that grace the…
Sometimes, we like to feature our affiliate friends, especially when there is good news. (We consider ourselves lucky that they've chosen to work with us (and vice versa) and it's always a thrill when new and exciting adventures come along. Recently, Hong Kong-based Klook has made some big and exciting changes to its broad range…
... with the sound of savings! Chances are, when you think of visiting Europe, you might find yourself defaulting to the "classic" locations: Italy, Spain, France etc. And as much as we love those places, too, there are so many other countries that are "bubbling under" that deserve a little love from you. One of…
We don't know about you, but every so often - measured in decades - we get the urge to "pick up sticks" as they say, and simply move to another place. It can be for a a few weeks or months - or in our case - years. There is something hard to describe in…
If you're easily bored, fashion yourself to be unbreakable and are always ready to show your friends how extreme you are, then we have some travel ideas for you. Hiking, in this case. In this article, we're focusing on the USA - specifically the West Coast (Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, California, Alaska, New Mexico, Montana,…
Europe is a very organised place. It has to be, with 27 different countries, almost as many languages and 447.7 million inhabitants, it's pretty big, too. Of course, that's also what makes it such a fun place to visit. Peaceful, prosperous, progressive and ever-changing, it's a travel destination that never gets boring.
But, even with those…
The more you fly, the more questions you'll have. For example, why does the food vary so much from airline to airline? Why do you suddenly get switched to an entirely different airline at the last minute? Why are points almost worthless? Why don't we exit the plane from the back as well as the…
Whether you're from Nevada or Milton Keynes, we're willing to bet that you have a little bit of cowboy / cowgirl in you. Who can resist going back in time to watch those timeless Hollywood films such as Stagecoach, High Noon and A Fistful of Dollars.
Well, chances are you've done OK in your life up…
In this place in time, as we write, there are still any number of sad and appalling events happening to our fellow humans, all around the globe.
Those who can, fight back. But others are in no position to do anything but simply survive. And the need for domination starts at the top of the food…
It's probably safe to say that nearly everyone who visits our site is a Harry Potter fan. How can you not be, especially if you have kids of your own? You can watch the series again and again, and it never gets tired.
But have you thought about visiting some of the locations where the films…
It will likely come as no surprise to you that Scandinavian countries are regularly ranked at the top of the healthiest and happiest countries in the world. Why?
The Scandinavian diet is focuses on reducing starchy carbohydrates and substituting those calories with generous servings of healthy proteins, such as locally-sourced, cold-water fish, and organic vegetables.
Scandinavians also…
Well, here's a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma: Point Roberts, US of A. Dangling off the end of British Columbia, Canada sits Point Roberts, a part of the USA. Isolated from the rest of the US, it truly is a place of wonder and bemusement. Lovely beaches and forests, relaxing paths on…
France is a many-splendoured thing; the food, the wine, the scenery, the joie de vivre. No matter how many times you visit the country, you always find something new or unexpected.
And, anyone who loves winter sports knows that France has some of the best ski runs in the world. But, alas, things are changing
At the…
Have you seen the world? Have you been there, done that? Do you want more? Well, as always, Matouring comes to the rescue with something more. Fit for a king or queen—or your whole royal family—these castles located in delightful destinations around Europe invite you and your kin or friends for an unforgettable stay in…
There are so many wonderful family-run hotels and inns around the world. You'll do well to stay there, rather than anonymous hotels. We're featuring The Barachois Inn here for a number of reasons, but one particularly caught our eye: you know that a place means what it says about its values when it endeavours to…
Have you been to Iceland? Well, here's a fab idea, even if you have. I've never been camping before. There was no assembling tents at Girl Scouts or hopping into an oversized RV, not even a pop up in the backyard. So, when I told friends and family that my partner and I were renting…
Many of us have learned, over the years, that Christopher Columbus (real name Cristoforo Colombo) discovered North America in 1492 - way before McDonald's was founded.
But, we now know that half a millennium before Columbus crossed the Atlantic, the Vikings reached the “New World”, as the remains of timber buildings at L’Anse aux Meadows on…
In this time of uncertainty and - sometimes - guilt about traveling, you can never go wrong if your destination is Europe's Nordic countries - in this case, Denmark and our new affiliate friends, Dancenter. The people of the north have a long history of taking care of their health, and - in this day…
As the seasons pass, so does control of them. In this case, we're talking about The Four Seasons hotel chain. Bill Gates (you, um, know him from Windows and stuff) will take control of the Four Seasons hotel chain after his investment firm agreed to acquire a stake from Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s Kingdom…