This is a story of legend.... Forty nine years ago Vesna Vulović fell out of the sky from 30,000 feet – and lived. Vesna Vulović was a flight attendant on JAT Yugoslav Airlines Flight 367 on January 26, 1972. The flight was scheduled to operate from Stockholm to Copenhagen to Zagreb and then on to…
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An island in Italy is offering to pay for half of your plane ticket, as well as a night at a hotel and your attraction entry fees in a bid to encourage tourists to return. Sicily, located off the south of Italy, is attempting to lure foreign visitors back to the island after the lockdown…
A decade ago, ITA Software sold to Google and then evolved into Google Flights. ITA’s Matrix took detailed ticketing data from airlines and travel agencies. Its homepage advertised that there were more than three million ways to get from Boston to LA, meaning that while most engines look solely at cheapest, fastest routes. But for those who…
If you travel a fair amount, you have probably had an even mix of good and bad experiences. Sometimes the bad experiences will make you want to pull your hair out and never travel again - or at the very least never use that airline again. But sometimes the airlines pull out all stops to…
Who among us has suffered an airline delay or cancellation, or even been bumped from a flight? Plenty. Who’s been compensated for the inconvenience? Probably not very many. One Berlin-based firm, AirHelp, is trying to rectify that, educating flyers around the world of their rights to compensation — and, for a fee, helping them secure…
For years, there has been a flight search engine that has powered the travel industry called ITA Matrix. Google purchased them in 2010. The software - which Google still uses - is available for consumers. The benefits of using the took are that there are far more search options than on the more simple Google…
Nothing spells excess as much as Las Vegas. And why is that? Las Vegas endures because it is the world’s most ruthlessly adaptive city. Unlike destinations anchored to ancient ruins, royal dynasties, or static natural wonders, Vegas was conjured entirely out of the Mojave Desert. Having no sacred architectural past to protect, it possesses…
Oh, Wendy, where have you been? When it comes to travel, it's either the best of times, or the worst of times. Fads come and go. So do travel sellers. There are enough of them to keep you busy for decades to come. But the main focus should be on…
One thing is sure in this world: most of the world loves rail. Whether its hopping on a local train, or breathing in the wonders of a new kind of historical example in a completely different spot in the world with new kinds of joys, rail is The Thing. Not a fan? you…
Alaska is one of those places that draws the attention of almost everyone. Whether it's the forests, or the or the non-stop waterfalls, or the promise of glimpsing a moose just in front of you, it's a never-ending source of adventure. Sometimes, though, there is a dichotomy. For example, where do you…
Your editor and his better half love life, and we love (most) people. It's what makes the world go round. And do you know what else makes the world go round? It's transport. Planes, cars, ships, balloons and more. Our preferred way to get around is by train. Hop…
Hello again, back with some more enticing and unique enjoyment for you. As is our wont, this edition is all about European night trains. They're fast, they're modern and they make sense in so many ways. European night trains are experiencing a massive renaissance across the continent, driven by operators like Austria's ÖBB…
As all of on-the-ball and erudite mature people know, there are Shysters around every corner. They smile in your face, all the time they want to take your place. You need to be on sharp and looking left, right, and centre to win. Here's an example. A few years back, you…
We love it when we see new ideas, offers and adventures from our affiliates. Because of them, we here at matouring are rich with news, articles, and, most of all, travel offers for you, our readers. So, sit down in your favourite place and behold some of the offers that are coming this…
All over our planet, there are staunch, hardy and never-say-die humans - regular people like you or me - who actually know what is going on with Mother Earth. They push to the front of the queue when on television and news. They're loud and proud when they march in protest about how…
Sunset boulevard is dying. Sometimes, you kind of want to not travel anymore. Flights are often a nightmare. Passengers are unruly. Prices are sky-high. And when you finally do hit the ground and head for your final destination, it ends up being a disappointment. Travelers are obnoxious, rude and ruin one event after another.…
Those of you who have been with us on our travel journeys will know that we are staunch rail fans: we truly believe that rail will save us all: cars, planes, boats and other forms of transport that rely on fossil fuels are not helping at all. So when we landed on this…
Once it's gone, it's gone. Or is it? Never say die, as the Brits say. (I should know: I am one.) But, enough is enough. No pussyfooting around this time. The Palace of Westminster is in dire straits. Surely everyone who has ever passed over Westminster Bridge in London knows…
We know that Matouring's audience are curious, adventuresome and always on the lookout for something new. We're that way too. Every morning, we discuss what we should feature on the site: there is no shortage, that's for sure. But this post, courtesy of Germany's always smart and informative excellent DW, we…