Portugal remains somewhat overshadowed by Spain’s media popularity, yet it is here that I have found some of the most fascinating estates in Europe. Spectacular villas by the ocean, historic residences, modern homes hidden among pines and cork oaks, sprawling rural estates. And even areas dedicated to oyster farming and aquaculture development. The premium real estate market in Portugal is …Read more

A transparent bottle with a flat bottom, a gold label. This is Cristal champagne, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II, who feared assassination attempts even in a bottle of champagne. Today, that same clarity, wrapped in cellophane to protect against UV rays, is synonymous with absolute luxury.

In 2026, there will be a double anniversary: 250 years of …Read more

The global luxury snow boots market was valued at around 2 billion dollars in 2025, with a projected annual growth of 5-7%.

The 2026/2027 season brought something that had been missing before: snow boots that truly combined après-ski with city chic. Chunky soles (with a tread of at least 4 mm), Gore-Tex-type membranes, high uppers, and natural (wool, shearling) or …Read more

The Romanian capital surprises with its scale of luxury, and at a reasonable price. 5* hotels offer ratings of 8.9-9.7/10, and accommodation costs from ~120-350+ EUR/night, which is noticeably less than in Vienna or Prague. Interestingly, luxury hotels in Bucharest are concentrated in the city center (Sector 1, around Calea Victoriei, the Old Town Lipscani, the Athenaeum, the Palace of …Read more

A surprising fact: “Fake” products imitating Parmigiano Reggiano generate losses estimated at over €2 billion annually outside the European Union. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In European stores, you can find “parmesan” at almost every turn, in various packages, at different prices, and most importantly, of varying quality. Sometimes it’s genuine Parmigiano Reggiano from Italy. Sometimes …Read more