If you're a tech buff - especially a car buff - you will most likely be aware of Morgan Cars. Made by hand - literally - by a small but passionate crew in the Malvern Hills of England, the cars look like something that would have been driven by The Green Hornet or Dick Tracy. …
We often tend to give short shrift to ancient technologies. We can see the lineage in our modern world, but often assume that everything was more-or-less created in the past hundred years or so.
A hundred and twenty years ago, divers discovered a shipwreck off the island of Antikythera in Greece. What they found changed our…
Please welcome our new contributor, Beyond Adventures. With an incredibly diverse past, she has lots of topics to choose from. Today, it's all about technology. "My day starts with coffee or tea, a slice of toast with jam, and fruit while catching up with the world via social media. My gotos? Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and…
I am British, but have lived in a number of places over the years. I've visited even more, just like you, I reckon. In the 1960's and 1970's, Britain was on the top of many things. Tech was one, and a highlight of Britain's prowess were the hover crafts that powered the…
We here at matouring realise how lucky we are in our chosen work. Day after day, we're bestowed with an incredible group of partners. They bring an almost overwhelming selection of activities, destinations, things to see and do, and the ways to get there, and as the world gets bigger and rounder, these…
With the world in an uproar and this moment in time, it's often a bit of a salve that we could benefit from. Once again, we bring to light our European travel and holiday partners Belvilla. We love them because they're not the everyday. They're also not everywhere, which makes them…
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…
Ahoy, friends of Japan and rail! We have something rather funny: not your normal post. But, given that our author today, Tanner, is always off to something new. He's young, funny and always ready for an adventure, just like us. You would expect that a thrusting young adventurer like him…
Creating any company is a herculean effort for anyone, but imagine trying to bring a railroad to life from virtually nothing, or from the tattered remains of previous attempts. Or, the lack of funding, or nascent competition. Some might have the intestinal fortitude for that kind of endeavour, but it's not for everyone.
Here's…
Most of us take commercial airlines when we fly. What choice do we have? Even standard tickets are through the roof now, and everyday flights are usually crammed to the point of exhaustion. After climbing down the stairs to the jetty, you may be looking at yourself saying "why this" and "why me?"
It is…
If there was ever an organization that deserved eternal kudos from the rest of us humble earthlings, it has to be the National Geographic. National Geographic occupies a unique space in the global consciousness because it successfully transitioned from a specialized scientific club into a worldwide symbol of human curiosity. In 2026, it remains…
We're British, through and through. We always thank our lucky stars, too. Being British, history is something that courses through our veins. The lineage of British kings, queens and assorted monarchs are one rather big contribution. But, let's park that history element for a bit. Britain’s influence on the modern…
His toe as been found! What goes around, comes around, but chances are good that we're only on this rock called Earth for so long, and then it's ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Unless, of course you're Tollund Man, who as history and technology merge into a perfect union with which for…
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.…
Nowadays, most of us take such technology breakthroughs for granted. We learn, we admire and we continue with our day. It's always a good idea, though, to look back and see just how we've come. One such miracle is Europe's Eurostar. When it opened (Eurostar services officially began running on 14 November…
Big is the thing in this day and age. Loud. Brash. In your face. Influencers. If you're old and in the way like your editor is, that can get a bit tiring. You might feel the same way. So, out of the blue (this pun will come later) we have…
This is not your gran'pappy's Alabama. If you're from the USA, some of this may ring true to you. Or it may not. No matter the case, Alabama is one of those hidden gems. It's a state where deep historical roots, world-class innovation all meld together. The state served as…
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”
The world has never been more accessible than as it is now. Go!
Victor Hugo’s description of the Revolution as “the greatest step forward by mankind since the coming of Christ.