The Earth’s orbit and the depths of the world’s oceans will become vacation destinations over the next decade, according to Skyscanner’s Future of Travel 2024 report, the work of a team of 56 editors, researchers and futures networkers, across key international cities. “Taking travel to space will be a ground-breaking milestone for mankind in general, … Read more
A major new study has found that organic foods contain higher levels of antioxidants and less harmful chemicals than conventionally farmed produce. But does that mean they are better for you? With your help, Karl Mathiesen investigates.
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First Global Census Shows Record of 2,170 Billionaires Worldwide. The global billionaire population reached a record 2,170 individuals in 2013 and total billionaire wealth in Asia surged nearly 13 percent, making it the fastest-growing region, according to the inaugural Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2013. At current growth rates, the Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire … Read more
World’s ultra wealthy population reaches all-time record. During the past year, the world’s UHNW population reached an all-time high of 199,235 individuals and a combined wealth of US$27.8 trillion, according to latest Wealth-X and UBS World Ultra Wealth Report dedicated to the most commercially significant segment today – the ultra wealthy. The total wealth … Read more
“Saint and sin” inspired pieces dominate Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 total look. The starting point of the menswear collection was “the cult of communion”, unveiled Creative Director Riccardo Tisci. His Madonna have nothing to do with the singer herself but rather the Italian ‘ Madonna’ meaning The Mother of Christ. GIVENCHY – SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS NOSE … Read more
Five-star containers: luxury boutique hotel from shipping containers 3.2 million shipping containers China imported last year were transformed by Tonghe Shanzi Landscape Design studio into a 5-star 5,000 square meters boutique hotel with 21 guestrooms called Xiang Xiang Xiang Pray House. The Chinese container hotel stands within the compound of City God Temple, one of the most … Read more