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,…
We would guess that there are only a few of our clever readers that would not want to go to Chile. It is one of those South American countries that just seems to call our name. It's far away from most places on the planet, so many casual tourists might give it a…
Here's another in our periodic posts about "not your normal" holiday choice. No, this is not hang gliding through enemy airspace, or similar rough-knuckle adventures. This is about taking a leap and making a commitment to stepping outside of your normal comfort zone, and then opening your eyes, ears and stomach to a…
When most people think of South America, it's usually Peru or Chile or Colombia. They're all fabulous places and if you haven't already been, we seriously suggest that you look into this most varied and truly wonderful part of the world. For those not in the know, nestled between the Caribbean, the South…
For those not in the know, Mauritius is a small, multi-cultural island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, northeast of Reunion and southeast of the Seychelles. Mauritius also controls Rodrigues Island and the remote, sparsely populated Agalega and Cargados Garayos (Saint Brandon) islands.
As luscious and serene as most of Mauritius is, there is a wilder side for those of you…
When you mention the word Iran, it usually strikes a certain response from many people. And, alas, much of that is true. It is a country that has had more than its share of troubles. But, like anywhere, it is also filled with beautiful people, beautiful scenery and beautiful stories. We…
Another activity for you based in London. It's quite interesting, with lots of history and even Aldus Huxley features here. But, one of the nicest pluses of this activity is that it is free. We're talking about Senate House.
Here are the basics: Senate House is the administrative centre of the…
Mexico is nothing if not diverse, exciting, colourful, passionate, full of history and an endless supply of enjoyment. In southern Mexico City, a gritty working-class neighborhood gives way to the famous canals of Xochimilco, the last remnants of a vast water transport system built by the Aztecs. Colorful gondola-like boats take visitors on cruises…
Where three volcanoes smolder, the world’s most expensive coffee is made, and yoga has been practiced for more than 1,900 years…
Of Indonesia's 17,000 tropical islands, Bali is one of the most famous. Its four million residents come accompanied with more than six million tourists per year as well as a large population of…
Are you one of those types who simply can't sit around when you're on holiday? (We're that way, for sure.) Now, given your stated mode of holiday, are you looking for the next big thing? Maybe something that you've always wanted to do, but were unsure where to start?
How about getting…
Greece is a fabulous place. Even if you're not a history buff (you might want to rethink that, as history is everywhere in Greece,) you will never run out of things to see or do. (See some suggestions at the bottom of this page.)
But, the Greek government are gently asking visitors to,…
No, this doesn't involve growing a beard and chopping down trees (although you might have time for that, anyway.) But that doesn't mean that you won't feel part of the Canadian experience. And, even better, you get travel from east to west in one of the world's most revered rail adventures.
When you…
No, this doesn't involve growing a beard and chopping down trees (although you might have time for that, anyway.) But that doesn't mean that you won't feel part of the Canadian experience. And, even better, you get travel from east to west in one of the world's most revered rail adventures.
This is…
We all know of places like Machu Pichu, Stonehenge, The great wall of China, the Moai statues of Easter Island, Chile, for example. But here is one you may not know of - and its quite spectacular.
Copán is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization in the Copán Department of western Honduras, not…
Canada is a big place: its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometres, making it the world's second-largest country by total area.
At 243,000 km along the shores of 52,455 islands, Canada boasts of the longest…
After a cyclone scuppered everyone's joy on the new P&O Vanatu ship, things are finally shipshape, again and ready to be booked.
Vanuatu is home to vibrant ecosystems that host some of the oldest living cultures on the planet. Explore beach getaways and see some of the best scenery in the world. It’s a diver’s…
Whether it's the chilled-out bass of a dub reggae track or the languid ease of Usain Bolt proving himself again the fastest man on earth, the small island of Jamaica likes to portray itself as a country thoroughly relaxed in its own skin. And who can blame them?
[] Jamaica is a green jewel…
Most of us are willing - and sometimes champing at the bit - to be able to do things that we're not usually supposed to do. Hang-gliding through enemy airspace is one, and that's just silly.
But here's one that's not.
Be a captain for a day and tick off this amazing bucket-list experience. Renting…
For such a relatively small place, Ireland casts a big shadow on the world's conciousness, and it always has. Part of Europe, both legally and emotionally, it is also a big part of Britain, as well. If we - for just a moment - put aside all of the political and religious battles that have…
Even if you're not a history nut, Greece is always a delight. From the non-stop frenzy of Athens, to the perfect silence of island like Paros, Greece always has a pleasant surprise for you.
One of the world's most popular tourist destinations, ranking in the world's top 20 countries, Greece will capture you, calling you to slow…