There were some funny conversations recently in the smart and enjoyable Facebook group "I'm Architecture Shaming." A rather spectacular golf course clubhouse was being applauded, but also likened to a Hutt Lord's palace on Tatooine. But it was designed on Earth by a well-known architect - Frank Lloyd Wright.
They're discussing the King Kamehameha Golf…
Especially after Covid, probably the first thing on everyone's mind is getting OUT of the house and into the fresh air. There are so many possible choices about what we can do and where we can go, but do you really want to get into the fresh air of nature?
There are some creatures that…
You can't fool Mother Nature. And when she speaks, you listen. She knows when you've been cheeky. And she will turn a blind eye when you're a bit naughty, as long as no-one gets hurt. And speaking of that, here's a place where you really could get hurt, but the humans have…
This is information that everyone - no matter your age - can benefit from. We all know that we need to take care of ourselves, especially as we get older. Less meat, more vegetables, lay off the liquor. Exercise often. We've had decades of studies to show that all of this…
We think it's safe to say that most, if not all, of our erudite readers are always happy to eat Mexican food. As much as we love Taco Bell, there is nothing like the real thing, made by real Mexican cooks (and, ideally by someone's madre.) And, the sheer number of dishes that grace the…
As you're sitting at the airport, waiting for your flight, after you've walked up and down and up and down all of the concourses. And, after you've looked at the t-shirts and the magazines, and after your third coffee, what can you do next?
You can poke your nose into your phone, of course, but that…
If there ever was a man that we should all listen to, it would certainly be Sir David Attenborough. This jewel of a human being has been slowly, methodically and gently letting us errant knuckledraggers know that the planet is on borrowed time, and that we had better pay attention. And, as part of this…
See what we did there? We are such pranksters. We promise that the rest of this article is pun-free. For background, or as a refresher - Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is in Southern Asia. It is an island country in the Indian Ocean, south of India. Sri Lanka has more than 2,550 years…
To us, anyway, there are few things that have the potential to go bad on a holiday than hiring a car. Paperwork as long as your arm, terms and conditions that are an enigma wrapped in a paradox and shrouded in a conundrum. And, even worse, you don't get the type of vehicle that you…
...especially if you're from the UK. Due to Brexit, those travelers from England, Scotland and Wales will now need to pay a fee and fill in additional paperwork starting this year in order to enter Europe legally.
Why? The rules around freedom of movement have changed following the UK's departure from the EU. Those from the…
There are so many fabulous places in the world in which to travel. Many of us are lucky enough to be able to do so. And, many of us have already been able to make the rounds and see all of the "star" locations, such as Paris, New York, Beijing etc.
It will come as no…
Let's go to Toronto now!
We think that almost everyone has a warm and fuzzy feeling about Canada. The country is almost like the North American Sweden: healthcare for all, low violence, a population from every corner of the world and, honestly, nice people. You can land here and relax.
Probably the best place to start…
And twice as corny . . . This must be a tough claim to back up: being the oldest place on earth. And there must be a reason for wanting to make that claim, especially when your claim resides in one of the least populated locations on the planet. But in recent years, science has…
Want to really impress your sweetheart? Yes, a ring is nice. So is a holiday in Tahiti. You can never go wrong with a new convertible.
But, once you'll achieved these milestones, what do you do next?
Well, even if your chances of being launched into space via Blue Origin, or SpaceX or Virgin are slim to…
Here we go again - Matouring waxing on with dreamy eyes about the world's state-of-the-art rail systems. Today it's - no surprise! - Japan. Like most of Asia (and Europe as well) they realise the complete 360º view of what train travel brings to exploring the earth - or even just getting to work and…
When you think of old-style mobsters, you usually think of New York City, where almost all crime happens in American cinema. But, Chicago Illinois had its run of criminals, especially in the 1930's. People like "Al" Capone, John Dillinger, "Baby Face" Nelson.... the list goes on and on.
There is still an element of romance with…
We travel a lot, and we love Venice. We've been there many times. You never know what you'll find, as not only does the city change (festivals, art, new places to eat) but it also stays the same and you can follow its ever-changing pulse if you so desire. But this post is about a…
Nearly everyone wants the best. The biggest. The fastest. The most expensive. How about flying even faster than the fastest plane? The Airbus A350-1000 can fly at Mach 0.89 (513 kn; 950 km/h.) That is very fast. But sometimes you want more. You want the best. So how can you fly even faster than…
The United States is a vast chunk of land, with all types of terrain, climates and adventures. Many of you may have already visited - or may even reside there. (We did, a long time ago.) Calling it diverse would be an understatement. Most travelers tend to focus on New York, or Los Angeles, San…
If you’re a regular visitor here to our site, you’ll know how much we love trains and rail travel. So, we’re happy to offer this mash-up for you train buffs: a USA New England rail tour courtesy of the UK’s Great Rail Journeys. Discover the stunning warm hues of New England's golden season, exploring America's…