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I am a huge believer in positive thinking. Yes, the restaurants and bars are closed. Yes, the shopping malls, massage shops, hair salons, gyms, movie theaters, golf courses, and pretty much every other form of entertainment are shuttered. We are staying home, avoiding groups, and self quarantining. Bad, bad &…

In the last decade, our understanding of the neurology of habit formation has been transformed. A quiet revolution has upended our concept of the way patterns work within our lives, societies, and organizations. And much of what we have learned has come from studying the simplest of habits — such…

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc is a British manufacturer of luxury sports cars and grand tourers. It was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford and became famous with the fictional character James Bond following his use of a DB5 model in the 1964 film Goldfinger. The…

It’s no surprise that people make assumptions about you based on what you are wearing and your general appearance. What is astonishing is how quickly they do it. Psychologists call it “thin-slicing. Within moments of meeting, people decide all sorts of things about you, from status to intelligence to conscientiousness.…

Thailand has long been known for its beautiful beaches, Buddhist temples, welcoming people, outstanding natural environment and world-renowned cuisine. Not so well known is the regional image it is cultivating as a wine destination. Thai winemaking can be traced back nearly half a century when His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej…

It’s been 100 years since the Bentley brothers first began selling cars and the company has come a long way since then as the makers of one of the most desirable luxury cars in the world. And what better way to celebrate their centenary than with the launch of “the…

How you approach life says a lot about who you are. As we get older our priorities change. The focus shifts to experiences that actually bring meaning and fulfillment to life. But does that mean happiness or contentment? One of the toughest things to nail down about happiness is a…

Arriving at Spa InterContinental, I step from the tropical heat and ambient traffic noise of central Hua Hin into a serene space. Dark timber wall panels of an Oriental style cover the walls – blending aspect of Thai, Balinese and Japanese themes distinctively. Soft natural light, coming from the floor…

Originally slated to be released in November 2017, Bentley’s Continental GT proved to be well worth the wait when it made its European debut in May 2019. Bentley’s Continental line has always aimed to capture the essence of the grand touring automobile, with elegant styling, bespoke leather and wood, opulent…

As one of the most evocative brands in the automotive world today, Bugatti celebrated its hundred and tenth anniversary after being founded in 1909 by Ettore Bugatti. Its history is tumultuous and checkered with false starts, financial trouble and the intervention of two world wars but as long as the…