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We love automobiles here at Matouring. Especially European cars. And even more especially French vehicles. Por quoi? They have always seemed to go beyond the pale, seeking smart functionality with undeniable style. Our favourite French marque is Citroën. From the 2CV to the latest Cactus models, they have never been shy about pushing the envelope.…
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Do you ever feel like you're suffocating, or are trapped in a place where you really don't want to be? The longing for quiet places is not just a modern "escape" from city life; it is a deep-seated biological and evolutionary drive. In 2026, as we grapple with the highest levels of "information noise" in…
As much as we would like to turn this post into something like "how to relax with a luxe Mai Tai", those kinds of thrills are easy to find and easy to report on. That's not how we work here at Matouring, though. We know that our treasured readers don't go for that.…
Poor Las Vegas. Sometimes it just doesn't get its due. Saucy dance shows and back street strip clubs don't really help in this uptight and instant world of gratification from YouTubers and influencers. But, Las Vegas is more than just casinos, evolving into a world-class destination for high-end entertainment, dining, and outdoor…
Get on the Ball. Do you ever wake up in the morning, roll over and ask yourself "why am I here?" No, it's not the existential question that we're posing here. Rather it's a literal calling, or a desire, or an urge that makes you snap to to To "get on the…
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Petrol-heads unite! If you live for the roar of a screaming supercar flying past you, taking your and its breath away, then have we got the adventure for you! Get ready for a MONACO RACE WEEKEND, REIMAGINED. From 3 to 8 June 2026, EXPLORA I will assume an exclusive position in Monaco’s legendary Port…
His toe as been found! What goes around, comes around, but chances are good that we're only on this rock called Earth for so long, and then it's ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Unless, of course you're Tollund Man, who as history and technology merge into a perfect union with which for…
Hey kids, Believe it or not, there was once a time, not too long ago, where you couldn't do whatever you darn well pleased like you can now. This post acts as a stark reminder that the Victorian era took a while to subside, and there was often a kerfuffle that ensued in the melee,…
Are you one of those savvy travelers who can manage your travel expenses without almost thinking about it? It's natural to lucky you. The rest of us may not have those kinds of brain waves. While travelers usually focus on exchange rates and museum fees, Minimum Wages across Europe are actually a…
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We're history buffs, here at Matouring. But when we see history - poorly chosen and implemented history - unfolding right in front our eyes over and over again, it gets tiring and aggravating. George Santayana’s quote "Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it." The other day, we were out with my…
Here we are again. Decades in, no power, food shortages, and the big omnipotent "stable genius of the USA calling the shots in a place that does not belong to them. Regular readers will have seen the posts that we've created over the years, extoling the wonders of this frankly wonderful country. Words can't express…
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At this place in time in our world 2026, it's not a very nice place to be. With wars burbling or already underway, the poor succumbing to even more pain and suffering, it almost makes you want to give up. Streets are filled with the homeless, with some countries (guess who) don't seem to…