#Wines: Boutique revolution puts Israeli wines on world map
In the rolling pine-covered hills west of Jerusalem, winemaker Eran Pick checks on the vines he cultivates, plying an ancient trade which has been common to the area since biblical times. “For 3,000...
View Article#Wines: Burgundy vintage unveiled in top market
The big names in Burgundy wines unveiled their first 2013 vintage this week in Britain, their main export market, with tasters gathered at the majestic Institution of Civil Engineers in London...
View ArticleSolar plane set for landmark round the world flight
A plane with the top speed of a homing pigeon is set to embark on a landmark round-the-world flight using nothing but the sun’s energy to power it, organisers said Tuesday. Solar Impulse 2, the first...
View Article3 Sub-Saharan destinations featured in New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2015
A total of 3 Sub-Saharan holiday hotspots were featured in New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2015, namely Durban (South Africa), Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Durban: A third city finds its place in the...
View Article#Wines: Zac Posen to design wine label
(Relaxnews) – After dressing some of the world’s most fashionable and beautiful women, designer Zac Posen has been tapped to dress a bottle of Italian wine. Posen is collaborating with Trento-based...
View ArticleMaldives and Peru win big in TripAdvisor’s top hotels of 2015 awards
(Relaxnews) – A paradisiacal resort in the Maldives composed of stilted, overwater villas has been named the best hotel in the world by TripAdvisor users. If you’re shopping for a luxurious, tropical...
View ArticleItaly dominates survey of most romantic Valentine’s Day destinations
(Relaxnews) – Venice has edged past Paris to top a survey of the most romantic places in the world, according to some of the world’s wealthiest travelers in advance of Valentine’s Day. In a survey...
View ArticleDIY: 7 uses for your old pantyhose in the garden
Who would have thought that pantyhose would play such a useful role outside the house as well as keeping our legs looking trim and feeling warm? Here are 7 uses for your pantyhose in the garden: Cover...
View ArticleMaking Fresh flowers last longer
If you’re like us, then you treasure the weekly trip to your local florist for a fresh bouquet – there’s really nothing like a fresh bunch of flowers to lighten up a room. But if you want to get those...
View ArticleIntroducing the alarm clock that brews your coffee
Every morning I waddle to the kitchen, hands still rubbing the sleep out of my eyes, to brew a cup of Arabica coffee. My preference usually is Ethiopian Sidamo, but I will gladly settle on medium...
View ArticleMilan leads top list of trending destinations 2015
(Relaxnews) – The 2015 World Expo has helped boost online searches for Milan, which has emerged the top trending destination for travelers in the US and Canada. In the inaugural edition of Kayak’s...
View Article#Travel: Record 3.3 billion air passengers flew last year
A record 3.3 billion passengers boarded planes last year, marking a jump of some 170 million passengers from 2013, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Thursday. “Demand for the...
View Article#Travel: Hotel price radar names NYC world’s most expensive city
(Relaxnews) – As in the previous year, global hotel prices continued to rise in 2014, led by a particularly significant increase in North America. As a result, New York City became the destination...
View Article#Travel: Top 10 most popular selfie spots in the World
Thanks to its increasing popularity, the selfie stick, which is a monopod used to assist in taking photographs with a smartphone or camera, has established itself as an unstoppable global tech trend....
View ArticleLimited edition diamond-studded iPhone 6 for Sh320 million
(Relaxnews) – Goldgenie, which specializes in high-end customizations of high-tech products, is launching the 24K Gold iPhone 6 Diamond Ecstasy limited edition in time for the celebration of romance....
View ArticleRolls-Royce to launch its first SUV
German-owned luxury car maker Rolls-Royce on Wednesday unveiled plans to launch its own sports utility vehicle, mirroring recent moves by fellow upmarket rivals Bentley and Jaguar. The British brand,...
View ArticleBeyonce rents new home for Sh13 million a month (Pictures)
Beyonce and Jay Z are renting a Los Angeles home for a bargain $150,000 (Sh13 million)a month. The couple – who have three-year-old daughter Blue Ivy together – have been unable to find a property to...
View ArticleInterContinental Hotel celebrates new menus with special offer
InterContinental Hotel Nairobi has launched a new two-for-one promotion on signature cocktails at the Safari Bar to celebrate its new, revamped drink and bar snack menus. The refreshed menus are part...
View ArticleAdding flowers to your home has major health benefits
Flowers are life! They have even been called Vitamin F, simply because they have super powers that can do wonders for your body and soul. Ever wondered why people bring flowers to see a patient at the...
View ArticleWrist action: phone firms bet on ‘year of smartwatch’
Defying scepticism and geek-stigma, mobile phone firms are determined this year to sell you a wristwatch wirelessly connected to your mobile phone. Numerous models have hit the market over the past...
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