We here at Matouring love to travel. Trains, planes and automobiles get us where we want to go. And we have been lucky enough to travel to places new and old. (We prefer the latter.) And, if you are fortunate enough to travel, you will probably be able to watch the progression…
This post is only for those who are sturdy, brave and unflappable. (No, not really - this is for everyone.)
Once again, as is part of Matouring's mission, we present content to you, our lovely readers, that we hope informs and entertains you. We suggest places to go and things to do that,…
Another day, another sad situation for some unfortunate people in an underserved country. As of this writing, there are nearly 1000 billionaires in the world, with a collective worth of $4.45 trillion. And, at the same time, there are 8 billion people living in that same world. Do the maths and you…
No, this doesn't involve growing a beard and chopping down trees (although you might have time for that, anyway.) But that doesn't mean that you won't feel part of the Canadian experience. And, even better, you get travel from east to west in one of the world's most revered rail adventures.
When you…
No, this doesn't involve growing a beard and chopping down trees (although you might have time for that, anyway.) But that doesn't mean that you won't feel part of the Canadian experience. And, even better, you get travel from east to west in one of the world's most revered rail adventures.
This is…
Here's another article about our favourite place, Europe. But this one is probably the weightiest subject matter we've ever covered: you'll need to duck just to avoid the puns. You are what you eat.
And this place - La Maisonnette Narbonnaise - Narbonne, France is worth driving to, as you will likely have trouble walking out.…
There are so many options when it comes to travel: planes, trains, automobiles, ships, tours . . . the list goes on and on. But here's a travel option that you might not have thought of, or not have thought of as "travel" anyway - hiking. When you think about it, it…
New York needs no introduction. Whether you love it or hate it, and whether you’ve been there or not, we all have our own idea of the place, the city that Cornelius Vanderbilt made his playground. Films, TV series and the media have all helped create an image of its neighbourhoods, its population, its buildings…
We're big fans of public transport, and efficient, modern ways of getting around the world. Why fire up your car, when you can go from A to B in modern, relaxed comfort? Jets are great, but so are trains and buses. Once you get used to them (and that doesn't take long)…
Google is adding more tools to make it easier for consumers to understand and choose eco-friendly options when they book travel. Tuesday the company launched train bookings in Google Search, currently only for Germany, Spain, Italy and Japan but with more markets – and bus bookings – coming soon. And Google has added new filters…
Now it’s time to get going! Humans are ready to continue traveling where they left off before the Covid pandemic. It’s almost a pandemic of its own, as people rush to book their place in the sun. So now is the time to get your products lined up. Have a look at our products to…
Want to immerse yourself in a new destination? Next stop: Slovenia and Croatia. With cities surrounded by nature, hundreds of lakes, and 2,000 kilometers of Adriatic coastline, you can quite literally dive into these 2 countries! Discover them by train with our summer itinerary.
Want to immerse yourself in a new destination? Next stop: Slovenia…
Have you suppered on a sandbar, dined with sharks or had a hot meal next to a hot spring? If not, visit these 12 hotels where the food is as fancy as the thread count, and find your perfect somewhere.
The Peninsula Paris Located just steps away from the Arc de Triomphe, The Peninsula Paris…
If you're a regular reader of our site, you know how much we love rail travel. In these times of climate change, companies and nations are failing to meet their objectives to reduce emissions and embrace renewable energy. Humans - in many places - are addicted to their automobiles.
As we always say, rail…
You probably already know that when people flock to Europe, Spain is the most chosen destination. And that's no surprise, of course, as it simply seems to have what people want. An overabundance of sunshine, history, diverse countryside, criminally hip cities and a natural cuisine (not to mention wine) that all goes into a melting…
A butterbrot is a lecker and versatile sandwich in Germany. The Germans have devised dozens of ways of preparing this staple. Rye bread, perhaps served with cheese, sweet toppings or a slice of sausage. Sometimes, for breakfast it tends to be sweet and can be marmalade, jam, honey, chocolate spread, hazelnut spread, or the less common peanut butter. In any instance,…
In 2017, I travelled to the Amazon jungle to take part in an ayahuasca retreat. I hadn’t done psychedelics for 20 years, and that last time I’d had a bad trip which had left me traumatised. Why would I ever want to try psychedelics again? Although I’d healed a lot from that youthful bad experience,…
In rural Russia, the days of Communism are fading from memory like fairytales. Set in the frigid, snow-swept landscape of northern Russia, Fairytale of the Three Bears features three rural men reflecting on the seismic shifts in Russian culture and economics following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Amid their musings on the days before…
From mad dashes across Europe to exploring ancient castles in Japan, I've spent the majority of the last six years living and working all over the world. As a digital nomad I bring everything I need with me on trips ranging from a few weeks to a few months. I try to pack as lightly as possible, since…
Who here knows of Langkawi? It's in Malaysia and it's a treat to all of the senses.
Known as the Jewel of Kedah, Langkawi is a treasure trove of natural wonders. Escape the city life and cruise along the waters of the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, or discover the diverse wildlife in the park…