Matador Blog

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...

Everyone has dreams of quitting their job, throwing caution to the wind, and escaping the mundane to seek unknown international adventure…but few people actually do it.  We’re here with Michael Coen and Tabitha Yeasley who recently did just that.  We’re picking their brains to see if this dream is as scary and unattainable as it seems. Tell us a little...

In our get inspired journal series, we are getting personal with some seriously inspiring people. Get advice and insider stories from some of the most amazing people we know. Ready to get inspired to live your best life?  We thought so.   x   Liz Sasseman @elizabethsasseman http://elizabethashleysasseman.blogspot.com/ Boulder, Colorado x You’re an ultra-runner (among other things!).  Can you tell...

So you’re headed to San Francisco on vacation?  The city and the surrounding area has so much to offer that it can be completely overwhelming.  You could spend a month hitting the world-famous tourist attractions alone.  This list is designed to be your filter.  Having both vacationed to, and lived in SF for years, this list is built from experience. ...