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  From our ambassador Lloyd Belcher A raw & unpolished insight from a sports photographer's perspective into how I captured images for the 3 Day Mongolian Ultra for Action Asia Events. No soundtracks, drones or gimmicks. Just the raw authentic sounds & unfolding race action simply captured from a Go Pro mounted on a Sony A9. Thank you to Sony...

The Norwegian wilderness. Explored by six friends.On one unforgettable journey    

Tell us a little bit about yourself.  What’s your name, where are you from? My name is Amanda (or Mandi) Stewart. I’m not sure where I’m from - I’ve moved around a lot! I was born in New Jersey (#jerseygirl) and I’m the biggest Bruce Springsteen fan. I moved around a lot growing up and I currently live in Fresno,...

Around here, we all love to travel.  New places, cultures, food, and… time zones.  Jet lag literally comes with the territory.  You might wonder how much of that London fog is all in your head.  There are however, a few tricks to making your adjustment time a little more timely.  We have compiled the best tips for coping with jet...

A post shared by Heiðar Logi (@heidarlogi) on Apr 11, 2016 at 3:12pm PDT   It's no secret that the team at Matador has a big time crush on Iceland. The Land of Ice and Fire has got it all - waterfalls, volcanos, fjords, auroras - what's not to love? While we might be stuck behind our desks this week,...

The short answer is “No, don’t waste your money” and here’s why. RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology is a wireless means of transmitting information from one device to another using an RFID chip and a scanner. The myth is that a clever thief can scan your wallet and pick up your credit card number or passport information without your knowledge. Luggage...

A quick look at our Founder, Chris Clearman x What's the best piece of advice you ever heard? My dad used to tell me “Just start and figure it out as you go.”  I’ve realized over time that nobody knows how to do everything.  You have to trust that you’ll be able to figure things out along the way and,...

Native Texan Kate Murray, along with her husband Alex, are on the honeymoon of a lifetime: riding their two Kawasaki KLR 650s, “Lil Bird” and “Cactus,” from Alaska to Antarctica. Recently they’ve been joined by two additional trekkers, Falko and Sarah from Germany, bringing the crew up to four. Kate sat down with Matador to talk overland travel advice, dance...