Venice – the city that created opera
In the early 18th century, Venice, a city of some 160,000 inhabitants, boasted seven full-time opera houses. John Julius Norwich looks at the Italian city’s great cultural history
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The Energy Globe World Award goes to Nicaragua
16 sustainable projects from 15 countries in 5 categories made it to the finals of the 2014 Energy Globe Award. With 160 countries participating and more than 1.000 submissions annually the Energy Globe Award is today the world’s most important environmental prize This year, Martha Veronica Rocha from Nicaragua received the 13 kg bronze statue … Read more
Freshwater Pearl Jewellery: How is it Made?
Beautiful jewellery has its own unique story of creation. Whether it’s gold, silver, or diamonds, there’s a chronology and a mythology that follows it everywhere it goes. Pearl jewellery has its own story that gives it value beyond limitations and a majesty that has made it through the decades. Pearls are created with such careful … Read more
DB Convertible petrol engined junior classic car
The ‘DB Convertible Junior’ from Nicholas Mee & Co. DB Convertible petrol engined junior classic car by Aston Martin appointed heritage specialist Nicholas Mee & Co is designed for the next generation of wannabe secret agents, but it’s not a toy. Based on the iconic Aston Martin Convertibles of the 1960s, these fully functioning Aston … Read more
Real estate experts expect a further increase in sales of London properties in 2014
London seen as a reserve currency for those who wish to protect their wealth. London didn’t make it onto the list of the world’s top 10 most desirable cities to live, however experts at Colordarcy.com believe there are 5 reasons why property investors from all over the world see it as one of the best … Read more
boot 2014 – a much-hoped-for boost to the industry
A good deal of optimism at the world’s biggest indoor yacht and water sports trade. Booming market for boat equipment. Charter market improving. Diving center attracted over 25 percent. Themed worlds extremely popular. boot Düsseldorf 2014 injected a good deal of optimism into the boat and water sports industry at a time of economic difficulties. … Read more