So, you may ask, what and where is Ubatuba and what makes it your new fave travel destination? Ubatuba is a singular place to visit due to its breathtaking Atlantic coastline with over 100 beaches, a reputation as the "surf capital of Brazil," and a variety of natural attractions like hiking trails, islands, and opportunities for…
“Japan, an archipelago of beauty suspended between the sea and the sky.” “In Japan, every island is a stepping stone to a new discovery.”
As many parts of the world still rely on automobiles, creating a mess of our atmosphere (we won't mention any names, but we're sure you can guess, other countries do the exact opposite and look for every opportunity to choose rail. Rail is an excellent solution for the environment, especially when compared to road…
. . . and it has a lot for you to see and do. Those in the historical know will have some background or history with Chile. A genuinely fascinating and unforgettable place, and one that sometimes hides shyly in the travel shadows. Given how travel is nowadays, with the hoards of "influencers"…
Boy, there's a stigma that needs to go away, pronto. Delhi, India is as big, bustling and modern as any world-class city. The old stereotype of crumbled architecture, barefoot residents and non-existent infrastructure is old hat. Delhi has established itself as a top world city by shedding its old stereotypes and embracing modernization, driven…
In case you think this post will end up being a sales pitch, we promise that it will be (of sorts) but will also thrill you to pieces when you see what its all about. We were squealingly surprised when it landed in our in-box. As you'll obviously see by the title of…
Sit down, calm down and watch this super explainer that, after a few review of the video, will help you be in a much better place, instead of the place where you though you were expecting to be when it comes to Japanese rail. Luckily, we have an expert who will make the magic…
George Harrison's home in the London area was Friar Park, a neo-Gothic mansion in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, which he purchased in 1970 and lived in until his death. While not in central London, Henley is in the wider London area. He also lived in his childhood home at 12 Arnold Grove in Liverpool and later owned Bhaktivedanta Manor in Hertfordshire, which…
“The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas.” In winding my way through the process of writing content for our site, it usually appears either in an almost dreamy, fully-formed shape, or it's something that I find myself scratching my head for hours just to try…
We're back on our never-ending sojourn about why leaving the car behind is such a good idea. There are numerous statistics from government and research bodies that show why trains and buses are often a much better choice than driving a car, particularly in terms of safety, environmental impact, and cost. Here are a…
We can't help it. If it's rail, we're there. Those of you who have stuck with us over the years know what we're talking about: rail travel. Do a search and you'll find dozens of posts here about this most intelligent mode of travel. A few years back, we featured…
You may think you have it all, and maybe you do. But can you top this?
As the world heaves and pushes and pulls and demands ever more, what do you do to ensure that you're at the top of the luxury pile? Simple. Build your own Electric Rail system. The…
Today we offer a post on Asia, again (this case Japan) where nearly everything is possible and they make sure to make it so. We recently posted a hotel in Japan that is 7.0$ per night. We thought it was a joke, but it certainly wasn't (read more here ) We suppose every country…
For some of us, there was a period in time where - at least in the United States - cowboy shows and movies were all the rage. People from around the world couldn't get enough of them. It was no coincidence that many of them were located in the US, because wide open,…
Regular readers will know that rail is big on our agenda. And more and more countries are getting the message. Europe has always chosen rail first before other modes, and it's served the country well. But other countries - especially Asia - have been on the ball for years, as well. …
If life leaves you with lemons, make lemonade. We humans really have the chance to make things better. A better world, a better future, better relations and better lives. All it takes is some positivity, some elbow grease and a lot of help. Oh yes, in this case, a good example…
No, not at all. Just to put things into perspective, just one province - Saskatchewan - is a large province in Western Canada. Here are some key facts about its size: Total Area: Saskatchewan has a total area of 651,036 square kilometers (or 251,366 square miles). Land vs. Water: Of this total, approximately…
If you're visiting Paris by rail for the first time, negotiating the steps, the corners, the language and finding your track and seat all at once might feel like a Herculean feat. But, fear not. We have an easy and useful way to do it, courtesy of The Man In Seat 61.
Take this video…
It's not nice to fool mother nature. As humans, we've been tempting fate when it comes to where we live, what we do and our place on the planet for too long. Some of us revere the planet and do everything we can to save it. Others bludgeon onward without a care in…
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…