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A South African couple built a sustainable home from tonnes of waste materials

What if a luxury home could be built from material that would otherwise have gone to landfill? In Riebeek-Kasteel, a small town in South Africa's Western Cape, Louis Jansen van Vuuren and Hardy Olivier have turned that idea into their home, EcoSpace. According to Zerocrete, the 305-square-metre, double-storey residence is…

The Times of India · 12h ago

In 1934, a luxury cruise ship caught fire off New Jersey hours after its captain died; 137 people were killed

On September 8, 1934, tragedy struck the SS Morro Castle when a fire erupted shortly after the captain was discovered lifeless. The flames originated in the First Class Writing Room, rapidly fanned by strong winds and the ship's wooden structure. Crew members found themselves ill-equipped to handle the crisis, resulting…

The Economic Times · 19h ago

How social media remade the luxury watch market

A new generation of younger collectors are discovering vintage Cartiers, Pateks, and Vacherons online.

Fortune · 22h ago

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Vietnam North to South: Indian Traveller's Route, e-Visa Guide and Two-Week Budget Breakdown

The Route: Hanoi Down to Ho Chi Minh CityThe north-to-south direction works better than the reverse for one simple reason: Hanoi is quieter, cooler, and easier to land in without sensory overload. You get your bearings in the Old Quarter, then the route gradually opens up as you move south.A…

Times Life · Sep 26

Bentley launches first fully electric Torcal at £173,000 with 375-mile range and fast charging

Bentley has launched the Torcal, its first fully electric vehicle in 107 years, starting at £173,000. The luxury SUV offers up to 375 miles of range and can charge from 10% to 80% in under 20 minutes using a 400kW system. The 876bhp S variant accelerates to 60mph in 2.8…

The Times of India · Sep 25

Aussie Woman’s Warning To Travellers After Insane $10,600 Bar Bill In Bali

An Australian traveler discovered a shocking $10,650 Bali bar charge after mistakenly believing her New Year’s Eve daybed cost $1,650, turning a luxury night into an expensive lesson.

Bored Panda · Sep 25

Canada's South Pacific: Why True Wilderness Is the New Definition of Luxury

For decades, luxury real estate followed a simple formula: more square footage, a more prestigious postal code, a longer driveway between you and everyone else.

International Business Times · Sep 25

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A Used Lexus LS 500 Is A Luxury Bargain. Here's Why You Should Buy One

The Lexus LS 500 was expensive when new. Nearly a decade later, massive depreciation makes it a much more interesting luxury sedan.

Motor1 · Sep 25

‘It’s luxury that wants to be seen’: aristocrats and eccentrics inspire Demna’s vision for Gucci in Milan

Collection by the designer, brought in to return the ailing fashion house to profit, is on the money

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

8 Purchases Wealthy People Pay Cash For—And the Interest Math That Explains Why

People with substantial wealth do not automatically avoid loans. They often use credit strategically, especially when borrowing costs stay low or the money can remain invested. But some purchases make a very different kind of sense when the buyer can simply write the check, transfer the money, or pay the…

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 25

Can’t solve NYT Connections today? Here's the full hints, answers and smart strategies for September 25, 2026, with categories explained

The NYT Connections puzzle for September 25, 2026, presents players with 16 words to categorize. Four distinct groups require players to use provided hints for categorization. Categories range from luxury terms to mechanical clock parts and famous individuals. Players may find the purple category particularly challenging as it involves taxonomic…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

How John Cena's $525,000 Florida home became a $4 million estate over 20 years

John Cena purchased a Florida home in January 2005 for $525,000, which is now valued at nearly $4 million. Through various renovations, the house evolved from a modest colonial structure into a personalized entertainment retreat. It features an indoor pool, a game room, and a cigar room among other luxury…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Booking.com under fire after tourists sent to Wetherspoons pub instead of ‘luxury apartments’

Many of the reviews from customers said they told Booking.com that it was a scam but had been ignored

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Booking.com sends tourists to ‘apartment’ in House of Commons for £81 per night

A Which? investigation exposed several sham listings including one for ’Apartments near Big Ben’ which uses the address of Portcullis House

The Independent UK · Sep 24

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Newcastle Herald · Sep 24

Take a peek inside the Pokolbin luxury home of Leogate Estate's founders

The opulent 113-acre vineyard estate is eyeing record price.

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Firms fined £1.3million after man killed by falling window at luxury London tower block

Mick Ferris, 53, died after being crushed by the 130kg window pane, which fell 300ft from the 26th floor of The Corniche development in Vauxhall

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

Firms fined £1.3m after man killed by window that fell from luxury property in London

Mick Ferris was crushed to death when the 130kg pane fell 26 storeys from the Corniche housing development

Euronews · Sep 24

Bentley launches its first EV, and it could be its cheapest model

Bentley’s first fully electric car tests wealthy buyers’ appetite for luxury EVs, and it comes with a €408 million investment in its Crewe factory. The launch supports existing jobs at a time when several high-end rivals have delayed or dropped plans for electric models.

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MyLifeXP · Sep 24

Buying Thar OG AXT? Here’s What Rs 10.32 Lakh Gets

The Mahindra Thar has always attracted buyers who want a rugged SUV without spending on every available luxury feature. With the new Thar OG, Mahindra has refreshed the package with styling updates and new variant names. The entry-level AXT variant is priced at Rs 10.32 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom) and comes…

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

Alan Jones welcomed prominent athlete to luxury home with ‘hug and slap on the bottom’, former butler tells court

Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, including two charges involving the athlete

Latin Times · Sep 23

Latin American Travelers Are Prioritizing Mental Health, AI and Stress-Free Vacations, Marriott Study Finds

Nine in 10 travelers see vacations as an investment in mental health, while growing interest in all-inclusive resorts and artificial intelligence is reshaping how people plan their trips, according to a new Marriott International study.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

In 2012, Bank of America acquired a 20,900-square-foot Houston mansion through foreclosure for $2.12 million; 13 years later, after $14 million in renovations, it sold for up to $9 million

In 2012, Bank of America picked up a 20,900-square-foot Houston mansion through foreclosure. The price was $2.12 million. That works out to roughly $100 per square foot. In high-end real estate, a number like that makes people pause. It sounds like someone practically gave the keys away. The purchase was…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Cartier watch found in a British charity-shop bag sells for £9,766 after authentication

A Cartier watch found in a bag of donated items at a British Heart Foundation shop in Hounslow was later identified as an 18-carat gold Cartier Tank Française. The luxury timepiece was sent for authentication before being listed online, where it attracted dozens of bids from potential buyers. It eventually…

Clever Dude · Sep 23

92% of Self-Made Millionaires Do Not Own a Luxury Automobile

In my five-year long Rich Habits Study I studied the habits of 233 wealthy individuals and 128 poor individuals. I asked each individual 144 questions about every aspect of their lives, which translates into 51,984 questions. Thanks to my study, I learned some interesting things about the wealthy that I…

Motor1 · Sep 23

Rear-Hinged Doors Used To Be More Common. So Why Did They Disappear?

Suicide doors were once a common sight on cars. Here's why automakers used them and why they eventually became so rare.

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