"The English mist is always at work like a subtle painter, and London is a vast canvas prepared for the mist to work on." Your editor lived in the UK for decades. I was born to British parents. Brothers and sisters, the same. It's not perfect, but that doesn't stop the tourists.…
We're just regular folks here at matouring. We don't ask for much and that's how it should be: share and share alike when you can. But when something so unexpected, so lush, so decadent comes our way, how can we not even stick our nose in the door, or our toes in the…
Why can't they be both? Well, they can! Click here Highlands, islands, wild tides and good times in the Maritimes Experience the charms of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island on a 12-day exploration of Canada’s
Maritime provinces. Discover the rocky shores of Peggy’s. Walk the stunning…
One by one, country by country, city by city, countries are finally recognizing that rail is not the future, it's now. We don't have to bang on and on like we do here at Matouring. We know that rail is (or should be) the king of travel for every country. So it's…
Cairo is a city that fully earns its Arabic moniker, Umm al-Dunya (The Mother of the World). Visiting it at least once is essential because it offers an intense, unfiltered journey through millennia of human civilization. Very few places on Earth allow you to stand in the shadow of an ancient world wonder, walk down…
Train train, we're on the roll again. Can you ever get enough rail? Those of us who have ready access to rail know what we mean: we even take it for granted. But not everyone or every place has this staple way of traveling. And even if rail is there, it's…
Get your credit cards ready. Regular readers will know that we here at Matouring are rail fans, true and true. But that doesn't make us a one-trick pony. We love a supercar here or there, or even more. classic cars. But when you want to talk about auto tech, the name McLaren…
This post takes us back. In the early days of Matouring, finding content could turn out to be a real ordeal. There were companies (such as Expedia and Booking.com (both affiliates of ours to this day) and we thank them for their work, their style their variety and, most of all, bringing us…
We're pretty confident that this post will ring some bells or at least offer a laugh or two, and even some sound ideas. Question: what do you do when you consider yourself a world traveler, tried and true, with all of the scratches, burns and bump that it entails, but then, slowly and…
So you think you know Spain, eh? We've been many, many times and it feels like we're only scratching the surface. So when Valldemossa popped up on our radar, we had to make a beeline to get there. Valldemossa is a breathtaking medieval village nestled high in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain…
Without gloves, were would you be now? Our affiliate partners, Canadian Train Vacations is not just a train ride. It’s enough that YouTube creators feature it over and over, even from places like Japan. So, this might be your opportunity, too. Better run to pack your bags and take the train for real. As…
Another rail post, I'm afraid, so if trains and other kinds of choo-choos turn you off, then kindly step away from the platform behind the yellow line. This post is kind of a layer cake as it were, as it features a bit of history, a bit of travel and a lot of fun.…
The minute you put your feet on the ground of the rather amazing VidantaWorld Amusement park in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, your heart will be racing and so will your family. Who will get to the incredible activities faster? You, or them? It's a happy race to the finish. Let's get started.…
Hello again. Hope you're well. Today, we feature one of the signature experiences in Europe: Switzerland, and taking the Bernina Express. The Bernina Express is not just a train ride; it is a masterclass in slow travel and a dramatic journey of pure geographic contrast. Operating on a narrow-gauge track between Chur (Switzerland's oldest city)…
Once again, Matouring leaps forward into the past to bring you stuff that we think you history buffs love. This is all about French trains. Of course we love the TGV and the local trains, but how much attention do the latter receive? If you live nearby or are a short…
Nothing like making a splash when you show up. Bring the fam. Bring the chums and the pals. It's a big world, there's plenty of space for you. As ever, you can always trust G Adventures, in this case, Northern
Thailand: Hilltribes & Villages. Now's the time to explore northern…
Anyone who frequents our site will know of our love of Europe. Depending on how borders are defined, there are between 44 and 50 countries in Europe. The United Nations recognizes 44 sovereign states entirely within the continent, while broader geographical and political definitions include transcontinental countries and disputed territories, bringing the total to…
. . . we're with you! Rail travelers who are in or pass through North America will certainly know the name Amtrak. It is North America's "everyday" rail service. Over the years, the company has been the brunt of a fair amount of derision. Trains were old, late, poorly maintained and…
Taking rail through Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of Europe's best-kept travel secrets. The route connecting Sarajevo and Mostar is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful and dramatic train journeys on the continent, cutting through rugged mountain canyons, emerald rivers, and extensive tunnel networks. The rail network within Bosnia is limited, but…
Every day we praise the pharaohs for giving us the internet and YouTube. We think that YouTube should be carefully placed in museums and other historical edifices, and remain guarded 24x7. Some time in the future, what's left of our intelligent and forward-thinking citizens will be able to dig into the rubble that…