Matador Blog
Travel tips, stories, advice, and more.
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March 08 2022
Supplement your Travels
Vitamin B If you’re like us, you probably land at your destination with a packed schedule and don’t have much time to be tired. Vitamin B is great for boosting energy and getting over jetlag. One of the (many) active ingredients in 5 Hour Energy, you can skip the jitters that come with the energy drink alternatives and chew on...
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March 23 2021
What does IPX6 rated waterproofing mean?
The term waterproof is thrown around an awful lot. That’s why we’re taking our waterproofing to a whole new, third party certified, level. IPX6 is one of a few variations of IP code, or Ingress Protection Code. IP Codes classify protection from both water and dust. In the case of the new Base Layer Line, the protection IPX6 is referring...
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October 01 2020
Supplements to Travel With
Vitamin B If you’re like us, you probably land at your destination with a packed schedule and don’t have much time to be tired. Vitamin B is great for boosting energy and getting over jetlag. One of the (many) active ingredients in 5 Hour Energy, you can skip the jitters that come with the energy drink alternatives and chew on...
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July 20 2018
10 Tips for Taking Your Dog on a Flight (in cabin)
There are lots of reasons to take your dog on a flight. Long trips and moving being the most common. We have compiled a list of tips for travelling with small pets in cabin based on our experience of flying with pets. (We will cover bigger dogs in another post, don't worry!). 1. Make sure your dog meets the travel requirements. Check the...
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July 16 2018
Road Trip Costa Rica, a one week itinerary
Looking for warm weather, stunning beaches, and incredible waterfalls? We have just the place- Costa Rica. Read ahead for our one week road trip itinerary for the very best of Costa Rica. If the beaches aren't enough to reason to pay Costa Rica a visit, here is a list of reasons why you should forgo more crowded equator hugging destinations...
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March 09 2018
The Best Camera Lens for Travel: The Nifty 50
Anybody here take pictures while they travel? We get asked all the time, what kind of lens should I bring when I travel? Around here, we all agree there is a clear winner. Pack a 50mm f1.8 lens for your adventures, lovingly referred to as a nifty fifty. Read on for why we think the nifty fifty comes out on...
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January 24 2018
Top 10 Things to Do in Boulder
You’ve probably heard that Boulder, Colorado is a great place to visit and even to live, but what is there to do here, exactly? We’ve taken some of our favorite reasons we love Boulder and laid them out for you, plain and simple. EAT Brunch – No city is complete without some great brunch options, and whether you hit Lucile’s...
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February 02 2017
Quit Your Job and Travel Europe
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...
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September 20 2016
Escape to the Faroe Islands
An amazing three and half-minute video of Lars Schneider exploring the Faroe Islands.
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June 10 2016
ANGKOR WAT, 5 INSIDER TIPS FOR MORE ADVENTURE
Angkor Wat is an extensive temple complex in Cambodia and is a must for any adventure bucket list. Of the many wonders of the ancient world, this one really lives up to the hype. We have some insider tips and tricks for you to make the most of your trip. 1. Fly into Siem Reap, Cambodia. We flew into Phnom Penh and...
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