3 Days in Hong Kong

3 Days in Hong Kong

By Bailey McHugh A lot of people have asked me, “Why Hong Kong? What’s in Hong Kong?” To which I replied, “Why not Hong Kong?” I traveled for the adventure, to experience something so far...
Matador: Spotlight on Sustainability

Matador: Spotlight on Sustainability

Here at Matador, we are committed to bringing you quality, sustainable products that don’t weigh you or your conscience down. We believe your adventure gear should be not only light on you, but light on...
Top Beaches in Southeast Asia

Top Beaches in Southeast Asia

Our Brand Ambassador Gretka Milkovic has spent a lot of time living like a local in Southeast Asia. Here's her advice for finding the best beaches around, and a look at the top beaches she explored last...
The Best Camera Lens for Travel: The Nifty 50

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...
Top 10 Things to Do in Boulder

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...
Colorado to Colombia

Colorado to Colombia

by Tabitha Yeasley ...and all the changes in between. October 19, 2017 I first fell in love with Oregon because it gave me my first taste of autumn. Changing colors and rainy weather meant a...
Why You Need To Visit The Philippines

Why You Need To Visit The Philippines

By: Sam De Nike Follow Sam on Instagram @sneadlerstravels Earlier this year I visited the Philippines for a month. It is arguably my favorite country I have ever gotten the opportunity to travel to and somewhere...
Matador | The story behind the name

Matador | The story behind the name

Just like every good name, Matador comes with a bit of background. Throw back to 2014, the development of the pocket blanket was underway.  There was nothing like it out there, a technical ground cover...
Woman in hat, standing in golden field with mountains in the background

Exploring Switzerland and Italy - An Inside Look at Traveling for 21 Days

Ah, Switzerland! Please take me back right now! What an amazing country! So beautiful! So amazing! Sorry, I know I’m overdoing the exclamation marks, but Switzerland is just that awesome!!! Okay, on a real note....