Matador Blog

Bali: A paradise island with lush tropical lands, surrounded by clear water beaches, and etched with mesmerizing cultures. Bali has so much natural beauty and wonders it's no surprise it's such a sought after vacation destination. While Bali may be any traveler’s dreamland, it may also seem like an expensive trip. Even though it is the most expensive island in Indonesia, I'm...

Looking for an adventurous getaway where you can explore fascinating cultures, hike through lush lands to volcano tops, and relax and catch waves in warm coastal towns? Then check out Guatemala. This beautiful country is filled with diverse regions - from mountainous jungles to desert lands, and it is spotted with 37 volcanoes with astonishing views. With so many sights...

Matador Brand Ambassador Gretka Milkovic and her partner spent the last several months exploring South America. Here is a look at their favorite places.  We spent 5 months traveling around South America visiting all together 8 countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. And let me tell you, South America has it all. From turquoise waters of the Caribbean sea,...

Fascinated by the Middle East, but concerned about unrest in Egypt or Jordan? Morocco (located in North Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain) is a great alternative, with a friendly and welcoming culture and endless possibilities for adventure and authentic cultural experience. From Casablanca to Marrakech, and Tangier to Taghazout, Morocco’s cities are home to a vibrant, cosmopolitan...

Parenthood isn’t the end of adventure, it’s the opportunity to introduce your mini-me to new food, architecture, customs, and languages. While some things simply don’t mix, like small children and large prey animals, the world is full of safe, age-appropriate destinations. Three to try: cultural immersion in Peru; Borneo, a nature lover’s paradise that’s also affordable for families; and Costa...

Iceland is an incredibly beautiful and unique location.  You should expect terrible weather for the majority of your trip…but that’s actually a great thing!  Unlike anywhere else, Iceland’s rugged natural landscape becomes more beautiful and exhilarating as the weather worsens.  Below is a list of 10 items that you’ll definitely want to pick up before your trip to Iceland.  These...

Paris is a city that inspires near-spiritual devotion in even the most jaded international traveler. Your Paris stay can be a string of magical moments: discovering a tiny neighborhood park, people-watching from a sidewalk table with a café and croissant, or being mistaken for a local at a secret cocktail bar.    But you are just as likely to find...

Are you sick and tired of paying way too much for international airfare? Would you rather spend your hard earned cash on adventure gear? If that’s how you really feel, the Dollar Flight Club team is here to help... We’ll go into a few tips & tricks about how we found deals like these over the last few years: San...