blogged find better blogs
HomeTechnologyEntertainmentSportsPoliticsBusinessHumorWorld NewsLifestyleDirectoryMore Topics
Blog Detail
Matador Trips

Trip ideas for travelers.
Matador Trips Blog  
Related Blogs
previous blog next blog

28 Users are Following

9.2
excellent
based on editor's review


recent postsrss feed

Indian Summer: 11 Reasons to Visit India in the Summertime

Aug 11, 2009
Photo: jpeirera_net While the majority of travelers visit India in the winter, there are some who like it hot. India is a popular summer destination for European vacationers, monsoon lovers, and travelers who prefer to go against the grain. There a...

Techiest Cities in the World?

Aug 5, 2009
Photo: Guwashi999 What’s the “techiest” city you’ve ever logged into on your travels? As ambiguous as we may feel over the term “flashpacker,” it’s hard to deny the truth that technology is becoming an ever...

Would You Hike Uluru?

Jul 14, 2009
A proposal by Australia’s National Parks may lead to a ban on climbing Uluru within the next 10 years. If you’re the kind of traveler that likes to defy danger and the wishes of the local indigenous people, then you’d better get...

In Jordan, Forget Lonely Planet. Bring a Bible.

Jul 10, 2009
Photo: accent on eclectic If you’re interested in traveling to the Middle East but aren’t sure where to begin, be like the Pope: kick-start your trip through the holy land in Jordan. With its welcoming people, small size and manageable...

Fun in the Desert Sun: Pan de Azucar, Chile

Jul 7, 2009
Photo: aaronbflickr It’s impossible to pigeonhole Pan de Azucar…you’ll just have to see its diversity for yourself. Most visitors to northern Chile make a beeline to the small inland town of San Pedro de Atacama and never look bac...

From the Eds: 1,000 Words

Nov 26, 2009
Photo: muha… Lots of photography buzz at Matador these days. Here’s a quick rundown. Your Matador Trips editors believe a thoughtful photograph can rival a well-crafted travel tale. This was reconfirmed for me recently when I found The Boston Globe’s...

Introducing Lamu Island, Kenya: The Real Swahili Coast

Nov 26, 2009
Photo: Giustino Dhows and seaports, mosques and minarets, and long white sandy beaches overhung with coconut palms. The Swahili Coast is an ancient place where cultures have met and blended during ten centuries of trade. Lamu Town, on Lamu Island off...

Matador's Favorite Spots in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Nov 25, 2009
A los capos les gusta Matador. / Photo: ‘J’ Several members of the Matador team either are living or have lived in BsAs. These are their stories. Tom Gates, Matador Nights Arguably the best Japanese food in Buenos Aires is at Comedor Nikkai, which...

Vote: Are Shopping Malls Tourist Destinations?

Nov 24, 2009
Photo: partie traumatic While far from the first attraction I’d visit in any city, they do have their place. I’ll just say it. I hate shopping malls. They’re bland and sterile and full of scary looking teenagers. But I grudgingly accept that not...

Guide to the Redwood Groves: Where to Find the Tallest Trees on Earth

Nov 23, 2009
Taller than a football field. Older than Jesus. There are only a handful of places on Earth where living things fit these descriptions. Photo: mason bryant When people talk about the tallest trees on the planet, Sequoia sempervirens is what they’re...


Comments & Reviews:
Be the First to Review this Blog!