Duty now for the future!
It's sometimes a stigma if we signal that we want to be alone for a while. There is nothing wrong with that. Usually we're our best company - at least we can be honest with ourselves - maybe. Being alone provides the opportunity to connect with your thoughts, feelings, and interests…
We don't think we're wrong when we say that the Nordic people of Europe are some of the most forthright, sensible and honest people on the planet. The Nordic countries, also known as the Nordics or Scandinavia, generally refer to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Each country has its unique characteristics, but there…
Regular travelers know how fortunate they are, even if it's for work: not all of us are that blessed. Sure, we grumble at having to deal with airports, queues, baggage and airport security: hey ho - that's the way it goes. Consider yourself lucky. But do you really give the airports,…
Public transit is the way to go! The more we use it, the better it (and the planet) gets. We are constantly banging on and on about why we should leave the car behind, when we can. As if we even need to say this in this day and age, here are…
Those of us who visit sites like ours (and so many others) sometimes take our travel trips for granted. Many of us are fortunate to be able to explore locations that may not be "standard issue" destinations. There are many poor countries around the globe, with kind, wonderful people and, when we can,…
Ah, governments. You gotta love 'em. Always looking after their people. Peace and love, peace and love. And when the great bird of freedom flies over us, we know that we can relax, because we're in good hands. Here's an interesting example, The Runit Dome. What is it? The…
Even as we approach our "sunset years," it's clear that most of what we used to be is still with us. Our playfulness. Our sense of humour. Our love of life. Our desire to travel. Seeing live music and enjoying it just as much as we did when we were…
I suppose that we're preaching to the converted here when we talk about how getting out of the house and into nature is such an important component of a healthy life. Your mother probably nagged you endlessly when you were a yoof and now you likely do the same with your offspring. But…
We have written a few posts about how travel can be a nightmare at times, especially when the travel companies don't seem to solve the issues (sometimes no matter how hard they try.) It could be a cascade of problems that they have no control over, or it could external influences - Covid anyone?…
Women are busy. They do a lot. So many rely on them. It's not an easy job. So is it any surprise that they want to go out, have a blast, let off some steam and paint the town red? No, of course not. And, so, some adroit travel…
As your mother probably said, "you are what you eat." And she probably conveyed dozens more wisdom chestnuts along those philosophical lines. That's what moms are for, and they're inevitably correct. And, being mothers, they're always looking out for you, scouring the earth for news, tips, suggestions and hidden treasures to make you…
As we often point out here, there are so many places in the world that are perennially bubbling under. You've heard the name, but you don't quite know the "brand", as it were. We here at Matouring love to bring these hidden gem to the surface, so that you, our plugged-in readers never…
Ye, verily. As is our wont here at Matouring, we find great pleasure in presenting new (hopefully) and interesting (almost always) discoveries for our readers. There are 195 countries in the world, and 7.837 billion people in that world. That provides a bevy of opportunities for those of us who travel. And,…
As anyone who reads visits our site often, you'll know that we are big fans of bicycles. Health benefits aside, they're just plain fun to ride, and you're also helping the environment as you help yourself. They're not expensive (and you can rent them almost anywhere) and come in so many styles, even…
It can't be surprise that, when we fall out of bed every morning, we know that getting older is not optional. But, hey, we've known that all along. That doesn't stop many of us, as it's easier now to stay in shape, eat well and live your best life. But it's not…
You probably already know that when people flock to Europe, Spain is the most chosen destination. And that's no surprise, of course, as it simply seems to have what people want. An overabundance of sunshine, history, diverse countryside, criminally hip cities and a natural cuisine (not to mention wine) that all goes into a melting…
By Patricia Filipovic, Senior writer So, you're going on an international vacation! You've figured out your budget and picked a place that should fall within said budget. Planned the itinerary and set a date. What else needs doing? What can you do beforehand to prepare?My travel mantra: Prepare for the unexpected. But mitigate wherever…