Hello there. Hope your day has gone well. Let's get into the subject, then. We at Matouring are always banging on and on about using rail. In a way, it's kind of gilding the lily. Most countries on the planet use rail every single day of every single year: it's just…
If that title sounds like some kind of futuristic army of robots, you can relax. Once you know the intent, you'll get the message right away, and you'll want to know more. In essence, its message is Where can you travel by train in Europe? Its interactive map shows you how far…
Another day, another chance to be zealots and convey the miracle that is rail. We have enough rail content on our site to keep you busy until the cows come home. We often feature the USA's Amtrak, because it often needs a little love. The US government doesn't really give it…
Quito? Neato! This time by train.
We're very fortunate that many of the big content creators have, over the past year or so, been releasing stories, videos and how to visit places that you might want to visit. The films are created, released and then made available on YouTube. When you have creators…
We tend to have a bit of fun with the titles of our posts. Why not? Life is short. Enjoy it. But this post excuses itself by the sheer interest of what it is and where it is. We're pretty sure that it's a question mark to many, but it's definitely…
This is the self-preservation society. Want to join, mate? Will you pass the Stelvio Pass? If you have no idea what we're talking about, let us bring you up to date, mate. The Stelvio Pass, or Passo dello Stelvio, in the Italian Alps is renowned for several compelling reasons, making it a…
Not just a pretty picture. In this east coast county, known as the Garden of Ireland, we'll find splendid landscapes, a coastline ideal for strolling, whisky distilleries, local producers working with care, historic gems everywhere, and even golden beaches. Wicklow, often called the "Garden of Ireland," is a truly captivating place to visit due to…
Your editor has been digging out images from slides and pictures from many decades shot and scanned from my snap-happy father. I had rediscovered them after my better half purchased a scanner for all of them to be saved forever. I will always thank her for that. Parsing through them over several…
When the world is spinning around, let's make the best of what's still around. And Lagos is certainly that. Lagos, Nigeria, is a vibrant, buzzing mega-city that pulsates with energy. While it has its well-known attractions, there are plenty of unusual and fun experiences that delve deeper into its unique culture and offer something…
Is it a rail station? Or is it a portal? Why don't they get in the queue like the rest of us? Oh yes, we forgot: freedom. The presence of a U.S. Navy entrance at a Tokyo station, specifically referring to Yokosuka, is a result of the post-World War II security alliance between the…
We were looking through some family photos the other day, mostly of my mother and father. They came from a place in Europe where money was scarce in the post-war 1950's. But they still endured. Eventually they ended up in the USA. But they never wasted a moment in living their lives…
Lesotho? Lesooto? Pity the poor gate agents or travel agents when they realise that they are not up to speed on this rather nice country. Luh·soo·too is the correct way to say it. But, no matter how you say it, it's nice and it's genuinely a find that will get your friends jumping…
As of this posting, the world is still grappling with the herkie jerky activities of the United States president. We won't waste any time on that, but will aim our focus on other ways to while away the hours until he goes away. There are plenty of other places to go if you…
Well, try as hard as we can, the dumbness of Royal His Dumbness still lingers over on this side of the country. He just doesn't seem to get the message does he? Maybe he can't read. So, we are based in Vancouver Canada. Today we wandered downtown to see the city because the…
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Take it easy. Read a book. Dream. Take the train.
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Kandy, Sri Lanka, is often described with quotes highlighting its beauty, cultural significance, and spiritual importance, particularly for Buddhists
The city’s name itself, meaning “city within rivers,” reflects its geography and history.