France is a many-splendoured thing; the food, the wine, the scenery, the joie de vivre. No matter how many times you visit the country, you always find something new or unexpected.
And, anyone who loves winter sports knows that France has some of the best ski runs in the world. But, alas, things are changing
At the…
Who can resist the allure of Brasil? So diverse, and rich in adventure. A legacy of history that goes back hundreds of years. And a people who love life and aren't afraid to show it.
When most people think of Brasil, they think of Rio, and rightly so. But, if you're not most people, you might…
In case you've not yet been (and you should!) Sintra is a town and municipality in the Greater Lisbon region of Portugal, located on the Portuguese Riviera. Known for its spectacularly coloured buildings, it also has a long history with the legendary Knights Templar.
One of the most fascinating features of Sintra is it's so-called Inverted…
Oiran (花魁) is a word used to refer to the high-class prostitutes that worked in the Yoshiwara red-light district (Yoshiwara-Yukaku) during the Edo period. The Ichiyo Sakura Matsuri started in 2003 to preserve this piece of Edo history.
It takes place along a 500m or so stretch of road with members in full Edo period dress…
In our busy lives, we often have little time to explore the unusual, the arcane. It comes as no secret that he world is full of fascinating facts, stories and fables. Even more, there are "facts" .... and then there are facts. It's important to know the difference as you travel the earth.
Well, London's MapMen…
As the world gets bigger, yet smaller, we all have an opportunity to grow, learn, experience and fall in love with places new. At Matouring, we promote this ethos and hope that you do, too. It can sometimes take you by surprise, or, simply surprise you. But, with eyes wide open, behind the veil, a…
History (and fun) can be found anywhere. Sometimes you need to look, other times it lands in your lap when you least expect it.
Here is an example of the latter. On a relatively normal stretch of everyday road in Gueux, France, you will find yourself ready to rev your engines and don your helmet. You're…
If you fly frequently, the thought about what would happen if one jet engine stopped working must have crossed your mind at one time or another. And if it's actually happened to you, it must have been a rather frightening event. But, what actually happens if your aircraft experiences this? Well, SimpleFlying.com have got some answers…
This is not your father's caravan: it's the 21st century.
Contemporary caravans and travel trailers evoke scaled-down loft living on wheels – perfect for modern nomads seeking a much-needed change of scene.
Modern campers are spacious, well-appointed and - best of all - economical, especially in the European models. The days of the gas-guzzler are slipping into…
Despite covid and all of the fistfights we hear about nowadays, air travel is still a marvelous thing. Spectacular locations matched to state-of--the art-aircraft are still the thing of dreams.
Wouldn't it be nice if we could go forward and and backward at the same time?
If you're one of those romantic types, read on here... courtesy…
It always seems like "what goes around, comes around." The new new. The latest and greatest are not really the latest. They've been around the block before. Been there, done that.
But, sometimes that's not a bad thing, especially if the old new is new old, if you know what we mean.
In this case, our subject…
A marvelous thing about our world and our planet (with all of its residents) is how much change happens every minute of every day. Not all of it is necessarily good, but there is so much good in humanity that, sometimes, it's nice to simply celebrate the good.
For example, Bangkok is a sprawling, diverse and…
лед лед Ana. (ice ice Ana.)
In 1993 the 2,500-year-old mummified remains of a woman were discovered in the frozen Ukok Plateau in Siberia. Known as the 'Ukok Princess' or the 'Ice Maiden' in the media, she is thought to be one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th Century.
Watch the video, below, courtesy…
We often have - often romantic - visions of the Sahara desert as a "destination" for our travels. And rightly so, as its wonders are legend and plentiful. But it takes a certain kind of traveler to do that.
But, this singular place on earth was not always the stark vision that we have in our…
Having worked in the travel industry, we know the complexity of buying airline tickets. Supercomputers crunch numbers from (sometimes) thousands of travel suppliers, with literally millions of possible flight combinations.
How do you even hope to get an edge? Well, there are a plethora of "experts" out there who will be happy to provide advice .…
São Paulo es la leche! = São Paulo is the milk!
Welcome to one of the world’s most populated cities. Check out the best spots to visit in Brazil’s exciting hub of business, culture, creativity and hospitality.
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, with a city population of about 12 million and almost 22 million in its…
Travel is wonderful / a nightmare. For every delightful aspect, you'll find an equally annoying one. And, surely one of the most frustrating is dragging your luggage around.
Well, we're quite pleased to introduce you to a new affilliate friend, Radical Storage. They provide travellers with luggage storage solutions so that you can enjoy your holiday…
If you visit our site often, you'll know how much we love trains and the railways. In these days of a worrisome climatic future, and the growth of the global population and diminishing resources, we need to be efficient. Rail is just that . . and more. Recently, probably the longest train trip has been…
This may sound trite, but art is art, isn't it? Artists follow their muse to amaze / amuse / surprise us with what the human mind can conjure up. We may not always "get it" but there never seems to be a shortage of those who create something compelling. Interestingly, there are also those who…
It's safe to say that we all want good lives. Food, shelter, family and the ability to be who we are. But it's clear that it doesn't always happen that way. Take the LGBTQIA community - they're like everybody else in that respect. And respect is a big word in this community. So big that…