59+ min ago   (389+ words) The best shopping places on Bliss Street. Bliss Street, nestled in the heart of Ras Beirut, is a landmark closely intertwined with the American University of Beirut and its vibrant academic and cultural atmosphere. Although home to various shops, bookstores,…...

35+ min ago   (620+ words) Mithun Chakraborty has spent decades being one of Bollywood’s most recognisable stars but his massive Mumbai home offers a glimpse into a much more personal side of the actor. Spread across nearly 1.5 acres, or around 65,000 sq ft, Mithun Chakraborty’s Madh…...

2+ hour, 38+ min ago   (94+ words) Time has come for smaller watches with more gems AFR Enamel dials, gem-set watches and smaller models that are easier to wear are among the trends predicted to shape the watch industry, according to a panel at this weekend’s About…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (911+ words) David Powell joins Ambassador Cruise Line’s four night escape visiting Amsterdam and Bruges. Words by David Powell My wife Jackie and I recently joined Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience at Tilbury, for the Weekend Escape to Holland and Belgium, a four-night…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago   (695+ words) Your cabin might have a scary past you don't know about. Cruise cabins undergo thorough cleaning and sprucing up between sailings. But with ships having a typical lifespan of 30 years, there’s a good chance many other passengers have sailed in…...

8+ hour, 47+ min ago   (342+ words) Notebookcheck Amazon is selling the Citizen Promaster Aqualand Depth Meter BN2029-01E for $629. That amounts to a $211 discount off what Citizen itself charges, and Citizen is already running a promotion. Its own store has the watch at $840, reduced from a $1,050 list price....

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (208+ words) He ended up taking some time away from watchmaking, only to be brought back to the workbench after receiving the Best Watchmaker award at the 2011 GPHG. Today, Vianney is one of the most respected watchmakers in the world, having mastered…...

3+ hour, 52+ min ago   (284+ words) The watch comes with a golden obsidian, volcanic glass whose smoky brown surface catches bronze and gold. It resembles something an unusually cultivated Bond villain might wear to breakfast Some watches announce their expense with diamonds. The Gérald Genta Geneva…...

3+ hour, 14+ min ago   (1071+ words) Fueled by an unshakable love for horology and a general curiosity for intricate things, Ariel Adams founded aBlogtoWatch in 2007 as a means of sharing his passion. Since then, ABTW has become the highest trafficked blog on luxury timepieces, and Ariel…...

6+ hour, 44+ min ago   (749+ words) Kate Moss visits TheLifeCo in Bodrum, Turkey, every year for a juice detox. I prefer my teeth to be gainfully employed at mealtimes so TheLifeCo’s first Caribbean spa sounds more the place for me. Its focus is as much on…...