Luxury items operate as crypto assets for the analogue world in times of war

Gold, luxury watches and jewelry serve as a store of value and a hedge against inflation. As global market reacted to Russian Invasion of Ukraine, the luxury brands were the last to announce the exit. Russian buyers invested in hard luxury, such as watches and jewellery. As al-jazeera wrote, at the beginning of the invasion … Read more

Next to the Kremlin: The iconic Raffles is arriving in Russia

    A new luxury hotel to be located in the very heart of Moscow. The hotel’s unique location and legendary Raffles service will make it one of the most exciting openings of 2022. Kievskaya Ploshchad Group of Companies and Accor announced the Raffles Moscow hotel. The flagship hotel, located next to the Kremlin, will … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2018: Louis Vuitton is rolling out The Official Match Ball Collection Trunk

Louis Vuitton releases exclusive FIFA World Cup collection. Since 2010, Louis Vuitton was commissioned by FIFA to provide a bespoke case to ensure the FIFA World Cup Trophy travelled in safety and in style. This tradition will continue for Russia 2018. Handmade in Asnieres, France, the case will be revealed on the pitch in Moscow … Read more

Welcome to Limassolgrad: the city getting rich on Russian money

The skyline in Cyprus is changing rapidly with rich Russians moving in to claim a little slice of the EU

The explorer’s dreamland: six wild retreats to get closer to Mother Nature

Some of the world’s most beautiful places to visit in the heart of nature across the globe. Based on thousands of endorsements from previous Booking.com travelers for the best places in the world for wildlife, these six destinations are perfect to marvel the beauty of nature and relax. Drake Bay, Costa Rica With its tropical … Read more

The most expensive library in the world? Book Capella opens for Russian elite

Charging around £100 per visit to its pricey collection, it’s not clear if this is an actual library or just a novel spot for wealthy Russians to hold meetings