Sanur is often called the "Snore" of Bali by younger backpackers, but for the discerning traveler, it is actually the island’s best-kept secret. It offers a refined, "slow-travel" adventure that balances Balinese tradition with modern coastal comfort. While Kuta is for partying and Ubud is for the jungle, Sanur is for the "Golden Hour"…
Da da da. Which way do you turn? While Alaska may be the biggest U.S. state, its population is one of the smallest in the country. Four-fifths of the state's territory can be reached only by air, and a lot of small towns would have been completely isolated were it not for small…
Are ye ready to take on the elements, glug a pint of fine ale or two and meet some of the funniest and most warm group of people who exist on our planet? We're talking about Scotland. This wet and rugged country offers a rare combination of raw natural beauty, ancient historical weight,…
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So, why Cursão? If you’re looking for that perfect "get away…
Question: Do you fashion yourself as a leader of the pack, so to speak? Do you want to go where others may stray? Then we have a place for you. Have you heard of Nusa Lembongan? Likely not. Let's clue you in. Nusa Lembongan is a small, tranquil island…
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The world of transport is filled with systems that defy conventional engineering logic, often born out of geographical necessity or historical quirk. For a "Maturing" traveler looking for experiences that…
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One of our fave pairs of avid travelers are YouTube's Chris and Carol from Jumping Places. They're tireless in scouring the ends of the earth to find travel deals. They seem to have gone nearly everywhere: lucky them! In…
But, it is amazing. And it's calling you. Greece continues to hold its position as a top global destination—ranking #2 in the world for 2026—because it offers a rare, multi-layered experience where ancient history, a world-class culinary scene, and a unique cultural philosophy of hospitality intersect. At the heart of the Greek…
As Europeans, we love the options that Europe offers. Each and every town, village, city and activity awaits us, promising something new every time you turn around, or every time you return. In fact, here are thousands of interesting cities, towns, and villages in Europe, offering countless options ranging from major capitals to…
Vancouver is not a super big city to get around, but there's a lot to see. One of the best options is taking a relaxing Double Decker BigBus Vancouver ride. What'll you get? Vancouver bus tours offer convenient ways to explore the city, with popular options including hop-on, hop-off double-decker buses, city…
We live in Vancouver, and it happens to be a pretty popular place. It typically welcomes between 8 and 11 million visitors annually. Not bad for a city that had been somewhat in the shadows until recently when tourism exploded. One of the features that we like and we use are the Harbour Air Seaplanes.…
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…
Really get away. In this day and age, we're very, very lucky to be able to travel to the places we've longed for. Pity our poor parents in Days of yore, where flying was not only a thrill, but it could have been an overwhelming expense. Not everyone is (or was) loaded…
It's one of the most narcotic places that you ever may encounter. You visit, you visit again and again, but you can't stop. Yes, this is Venice that we're talking about. It may change, but ever so slightly. The crowds are still there, heaving, pushing and shoving, but you always find…
Like us, we're sure you're always looking for the next new travel horizon. Visiting Mindelo is known as an "interesting adventure" because it is a place that feels simultaneously stuck in time and vibrantly alive. Known as the cultural capital of Cape Verde, it offers a blend of soulful music, colorful colonial history, and…
This post might ostensibly appear to be a discussion on religion, but it's not. There is an element of that, but we will leave it to you to decide. We recently returned from Chile (which was absolutely amazing.) The country is as modern as it is old, and as vast. We…
Hong Kong grapples with keeping its colonial past.
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The phrase "History is written by the winners" (often attributed to Winston Churchill, though its origins are likely older) suggests that the version of the past we accept as "fact" is essentially the narrative that serves the interests of those who came out on…
Despite endless warnings and worldwide condemnation, we humans still persist in taking the easy way out when it comes to travel, and of course, the easy way out is the lazy way out. Flying can be one of the biggest culprits, despite heroic efforts by jet manufacturers like Airbus. Going flight-free is…
Few activities excite most of us as much as gliding down a swirling river. If the current is behaving, passengers benefit from the best results. Taking a tour down a river—whether it’s a serene float through a historic European city or a rugged expedition through a rainforest—has a universal appeal that hits on deep…
. . .give Matouring a call. One would think that running a travel website is fun (yes it is,) full of free trips and all sorts of goodies. (perhaps, but don't sell your house just yet. But what it does do is give you access to places, activities, and chances to shake hands…