I can't believe my eyes! Anyone who knows Europe will know how most Europeans treasure their cars. So many top, desirable cars were designed and built in Europe. Europe is still a major force when it comes to cars. Major car manufacturing continues across Europe, with the EU producing over 11.4…
OK, here's a way to get not only your pulse racing, but to feel like you're racing too. Even better, all of this is private and waiting for you, motors running as we speak. Have you been to Antibes? Get ready for glamour, glitz, cuisine and, perhaps, just what you were looking for…
We world travelers sure like our fun. It's even better when you're in a place that you adore - and that the destination pretty much has everything you could ask for from a country. What's more, you don't have to drag yourself and your family from one location to another. You want…
. . . of genius! Here we go again, featuring and shouting about another place in Europe, one that you might not know. Welcome to Brest. Brest is an unusual choice for a European trip because it lacks the fairytale, cobblestone charm typical of other French or European cities. Located at the "end of…
Ahh, La Belle France, especially places like Cannes are not to be missed. Can you ever get enough of it. Visiting Cannes with a car opens up the legendary coastal roads and hilltop villages of the French Riviera that are often difficult to reach by public transit. Having a vehicle allows you to escape…
Arrr ye ready to take on the seas, mateys? Is adventure your bailiwick? Or do you just fancy a relaxing water adventure? Well, we have it for you, either way. Get ready for your Atlas Ocean Voyages Experience. With year-round expeditions for every season, we offer an…
No, that is not a typo. Rather, perhaps we should bone up on our history lessons and get your motor running at the same time. We'll get to the subject shortly, but this post is all about driving. Where we are, driving is something you do, not necessarily something you want to…
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…
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…
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…
If we're being honest with ourselves, we nearly all of us would love to have that house high on the hill. Or that one snuggled into a dense forest that is all your own. Or it could be a state of-the-art property that is almost space-age. Alas, though, this kind of treat…
“Whether I’m in Lisbon and order an espresso for under $1, or an Americano for just over $1, many European café prices seem far less to me than grabbing the equivalent at an American coffee shop”.
The Marquesas Islands are fascinating for their wild, dramatic volcanic landscapes, remote isolation, and rich, preserved Polynesian culture.
“I want Dubai to be a place where everybody from all over the world meets each other.” “We in the UAE have no such word as ‘impossible. ‘” “The desert tells a different story every time one ventures onto it.” – Robert Edison Fulton Jr.Jan 16, 2023
Woo woo! Ready for year-round fun? Of course you are. So sit down, pour yourself a small snifter and whet your whistle when you see this combination. Artouste, or Artouste-Fabrèges, is a winter sports resort in the French Pyrenees. It is located in the commune of Laruns in the department of…
“We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star.
Take only memories, leave only footprints,” “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving,” for embracing the journey, all pointing to deeper engagement with the world.
“Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.” – (Commonly attributed to a theme in historical analysis.
“A car is not just metal; it’s a dream on wheels.” – Unknown.
Ah, Paris. Beau, beautiful, vieux, old, cher, expensive, merveilleux, marvelous, amusant, fun, superbe, wonderful, à la mode, fashionable, bondé, crowded. The words escape us. Yes, Paris is all of that. That's why we always want to return, even though we've been there dozens of times. Most of us tend to…