The most expensive homes in China priced at US$47 million Villas at ThaiHot Mansion and Courtyards by the Canal, a property located in the suburbs of eastern Beijing developed by Beijing Taihe Real Estate Development Co., are the most expensive homes in China. “Prepared for the most successful people in all of China”, … Read more
World UHNW Population Loses US$480 Billion: Wealth-X Released World Ultra Wealth Report 2012-2013 The world’s ultra wealthy population grew by 0.6% to reach 187,380 and their combined wealth shrank by 1.8% to reach US$25.8 trillion, according to the latest edition of “World Ultra Wealth Report” released by Wealth-X, the ultra high net worth (UHNW) business … Read more
Over the centuries man’s talent transformed the wines’ characteristic effervescence into the purest expression of a very special dedicacy. The ever-increasing speed of transport, particularly the spread of railways, allowed Champagne to be at festivities everywhere, but it was in Paris that it became indispensable. It was served in the cafés on the Grands Boulevards … Read more
Every year in September, Old Forester Bourbon Whisky releases an expression of its highly-acclaimed bourbon to commemorate founder George Garvin Brown‘s birthday and this year marks the 11th limited-edition release. This year’s vintage release of Old Forester is crafted from an 82 barrel batch, selected from a single day of production. That day’s mash bill … Read more
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder: Diane von Furstenberg x Google Glass Innovative fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg tried on Glass, Google‘s latest technology that captures moments from a new perspective, at a conference that she attended with Google’s co-founder Sergey Brin. Von Furstenberg immediately loved Glass and they agreed to bring Glass … Read more
2012 set to be the best tourist season in Croatia’s history For the first eight months of 2012, Croatia had registered record tourism figures. “Based on the results achieved so far and announcements (for the rest of the year) this is the best tourist season in Croatia’s history,” said Tourism Minister Veljko Ostojic, adding that Croatia … Read more