Nordic Bigsmoke 2013 – a 48-hour marathon for cigar aficionados

Cigar aficionados from around the world are invited to Nordic Bigsmoke – the biggest ever cigar event in the Scandinavian region during the amazing White Nights. Nordic Bigsmoke spreads over three full days from June 21st to 23rd, which are the most important midsummer days of the Nordic region. The event takes place in the … Read more

Most costly cities in the world

Most expensive cities in the world; Australian cities remain among the most expensive in the world for expatriates despite smaller price increases this year Tokyo, Osaka and Sidney are the most expensive cities for cost of living, according to the latest Cost of Living survey from ECA International. Over the past three years, Asian locations … Read more

14th Bocuse d’Or competition: France wins the 2013 culinary Olympics

France team won gold at Bocuse d’Or, a culinary competition that has become a symbol of culinary excellence, an event where the latest trends in modern cuisine are expressed. It is the seventh time France has taken Bocuse d’Or‘s gold trophy since the competition was first held in 1987. The French team was lead to … Read more

Burgundy bible’s top 10 hottest restaurants in the world

The 10 Hottest Restaurants in the World: Where to Eat Right Now   Zagat gastronomic guide, known as the “burgundy bible”, a trusted source for consumer-generated survey information, rounded up 10 can’t-miss spots from Spain to Singapore that are perfect for any gastro-savvy holiday traveler (or just the straight-up restaurant-obsessed). The Peruvian eatery from Arjan … Read more

Swarovski Star at the top of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Swarovski star to crown the 2012 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Rockefeller Center officially began the Tree Lighting Ceremony in 1933, when a Christmas tree was erected in front of the then-RCA Building and covered with 700 lights. Christmas trees in Rockefeller Center have ranged from 50-foot Pines to 100-foot Norway Spruces and are viewed by … Read more

Top 10 countries with the highest density of ultra high net worth individuals

Top 10 Wealth Density Countries Monaco Tops First Ultra High Net Worth Wealth Density List While 60% of the top 10 Wealth Density Countries are in Europe, a surprising 30% are located in Asia. Traditional wealth centres dominated as Monaco took top spot with 55 UHNWIs to be found per 10,000 citizens. The dominance continued … Read more