Octavia Drughi
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What Are The Most Luxurious Fruits In The World?
Abundant in the southern hemisphere, exotic fruits were once a rarity throughout the rest of the world, and were much more expensive than you could ever imagine. For example pineapples were brought by
Home Sweet Home: The Most Expensive 2013 Purchases
With a more than a spectacular debut, 2013 kicked off with the splashing news of the $117.5 million purchase of a nine-acre estate in Woodside California. Sold to billionaire Masayoshi Son, chief of S
Fine China: The Most Expensive Porcelain In The World
A very long time ago, the Chinese royalty and aristocracy savored their precious tea in tiny jade cups. However, these were very expensive to make, which is why master potters developed a material th
Old World Charm: Most Expensive Antiques Ever Sold
We all have something old in our house, something we cherish and which takes us back in time whenever we look at it. Whether it is indeed valuable or not, it remains to be seen. You might be the lucky
The Most Expensive Home Listings Of 2013
In 2013, the real estate market in America has made a spectacular comeback. Prices skyrocketed and properties worth dozens of millions of dollars finally shook hands with their new owners, and no less
High Tea: Most Expensive Teapots Ever Sold
I'm a little teapot, short and stout. Here is my handle, here is my spout. Well, some teapots aren't as little, or as stout, and some are quite expensive. Tea is the most consumed beverage in the worl
Tea Time: The World's Most Expensive Teas
Tea, a warm, refreshing, and flavorsome beverage, is savored by millions thanks to its rejuvenating properties and delicious taste. An estimated three billion cups of tea are drank each day, making it
High Adrenalin Rush: Most Expensive Must Try Extreme Sports
You thought screaming loud when hitting the tennis ball was extreme? Try leaping off an airplane for a wingsuit flight in the afternoon, and attempt to land without using your parachute. Or maybe base
Take The Plunge: Most Expensive Diving Spots On The Planet
The underwater world is a unique universe that is no longer inaccessible. When the waters are clear, warm, and abound in colorful marine life, there's nothing more relaxing and peaceful than scuba div
Travel in Style: The Most Expensive Luggage Sets
Before World War 1, luggage sets were usually comprised of a bunch of wooden trunks and chests that could easily fit anything from garments to large objects. They were so heavy that they had to be han
Rock On! The Most Expensive Concert Stages Ever
Music, the wine that fills the cup of peace and letting go, stands for all that cannot be expressed through words, and all that cannot be kept silent. This stenography of emotions influences billions
Need a Light? The Most Luxurious Lighters In The World
Sure, you can find lighters for as cheap as a dollar. However, nothing combines elegance and functionality better than a platinum, gold, or silver lighter encrusted with diamonds. They are collector's
A Colorful Bite Of Heaven: The Most Luxurious Gardens In The World
Azaleas blooming in spring, roses spreading their enchanting fragrance, colorful tulips, funny-looking cacti, pools filled with exotic fish, gently-flowing waterfalls, and winding pathways along huge
Going Up! Most Luxurious Elevators In The World
We have become so familiar with modern day facilities that we often tend to overlook the mastery behind some seemingly common amenities. Elevators, man made cages whose history does not stretch too lo
The 10 Most Expensive Winter Activities
Winter usually means shorter days and long hours spent in the comfort of your house. However, when it's snowing outside, everything is magically transformed into a winter wonderland. While some associ
The Most Expensive Statues The World Has Ever Seen
There are many reasons why people travel the world. In most cases, it is for relaxation, getting away from it all, the hustle and bustle of the city and the stress at work. However, others simply wish
Being Royal: The Most Expensive Castles Ever Sold
Every person's home is their own castle. But for some, their homes are literally their castles. Nowadays, castles are no longer reserved for royalties. They can be bought just like any other luxury ho
Living The Fairytale: Castles Still Used As Everyday Homes
Modern architecture, skyscrapers, and other perfectly symmetrical buildings spring up like mushrooms after the rain. Howerver, it is not everyday that we get the chance to see grandiose medieval build
The 10 Most Expensive Concept Cruise Ships
Back in 1912, when the Titanic left Southampton and set sail toward New York, it was the biggest cruise ship of its time, a regular monster of the seas. One century after, it had already been surpasse
Things Rich People Want for Their Homes
In his all-time classic The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald couldn't have captured the very essence of luxurious living any better. He pinpointed how the rich have a whole different way of thinking