Lifestyle

Opened in February 2023, The Peninsula Istanbul has raised the bar in Galataport, and this is just the beginning. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is the only hotel in Turkey with 3 Michelin Keys (2025-2026), so you can see the level we’re talking about. The city has combined something other capitals cannot: Ottoman palaces, modern waterfront developments, and that …Read more

Champagne is one of the most strictly regulated wine regions in the world. In 2024, around 266.1 million bottles were shipped from here, generating revenues of approximately 5.7 billion euros. And despite this scale, something that was still a niche just a decade ago is appearing more and more often on labels: the designations Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de …Read more

White Carrara marble is actually not just white. This type of rock, quarried in the Apuan Alps in Tuscany (around Carrara and Massa-Carrara), ranges in shade from milky white to blue-gray. You may also come across the names Carrara marble, Kararyjski, or simply Karar — all refer to the same material.

The prestige of Carrara stone dates back to ancient …Read more

Who among you loves Greece? Did you know that in 2020 there were around 739 hotels operating in Santorini, of which only 53 were five-star properties. Sounds like a lot? Exactly, choosing a truly luxurious stay overlooking the caldera requires a guide. Especially since many places take advantage of the magic of the word “boutique,” but don’t necessarily offer …Read more

For years, luxury was primarily a matter of ownership. A good handbag, watch, or car served a practical purpose, but what they communicated to others was just as important. Now, a lot is changing. Have luxury cosmetics replaced handbags? Or perhaps the trend of caring for the body stems from increased awareness and the need for self-care? Which beauty trends …Read more