Electric tuk-tuks or “E-trikes” to cut burgeoning city pollution in Asia

Tuk-tuks or auto rickshaws, a cross between a motorbike and a tricycle, are a common means of public transportation in Asia and a serious source of pollution as the vehicles have small, petrol-powered engines. Tokyo’s startup Terra Motors, the No.1 electric motorcycle company in Japan, wants to help electric vehicle transport go green from the … Read more

Greece auctioning off marinas. Alimos, Hydra, Poros and Nea Epidaurus – first on the list

In order to boost Greek yacht tourism, Greece state agency in charge of privatisation (TAIPED) announced the auctioning off rights to operate marinas. At a joint press conference of the agency and the Greek Tourism Ministry, the officials unveiled plans to launch six international tenders for Greek marinas by June. The first tender will include … Read more

Paris’ most unmissable luxury hotel closed for renovation

The famous Parisian Hôtel de Crillon, one of the world’s oldest luxury hotels, is about to turn a page of its fabulous history. During this weekend, the Hôtel de Crillon closed its doors for two years right after a very last spécial dinner at Les Ambassadeurs Restaurant. Chef Christopher Hache and patissier Jerome Chaucesse offered … Read more

David and Victoria Beckham to wait for the right buyer for Beckingham Palace

David and Victoria Beckham to sell their Hertfordshire home David Beckham and Victoria Beckham will be moving to London from their Georgian style house in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, called Rowneybury House. The £10 million mansion, nicknamed Beckingham Palace, has a recording studio, helipad, snooker room, gym, floodlit tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, but will have … Read more

Monaco to expand into the Mediterranean sea

The face of the Monaco is about to change, as the Principality is ready for a 3 percent expansion of its city-state’s territory. Monaco decided to expand into sea by building a six hectare peninsula into the Mediterranean. The project is to be located near the Grimaldi Forum congress centre. “I have decided to launch … Read more

Most and least vacation deprived countries

What countries have the most amount of allotted vacation time? Recent findings released by Hotels.com, one of the leading online accommodation booking brand, revealed a huge disparity in paid and public holiday entitlements across the globe. Of the 30 nations surveyed, Hotels.com determined the global average of annual leave and public entitlement to be 28 … Read more