The Turkoman horse, or Turkmene, was an Oriental horse breed from the steppes of Central Asia, now extinct. They influenced many other horse breeds, including the Thoroughbred horse. Some horses bred in our homeland and Turkmenistan today are still referred to as Turkoman, and have similar characteristics. It had a slender body, similar to a greyhound. Although refined in appearance, the breed …

A selfie is a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a hand-held digital camera or camera phone. Selfies are often shared on social networking services such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. They are usually flattering and made to appear casual. Most selfies are taken with a camera held at arm’s length or pointed at a mirror, rather than by using a …

Ernest Hoeltzer (1835-1911) is a German telegraph operator and photographer who was born in 1835. He was as a photographer for Naser al-Din Shah Qajar about twenty years. In 1862 he was hired by the British government and he was appointed to the management of telegraph so he went and took the photos in the cities of  our old country. …

Even though we consider lions and other wild animals as dangerous, this story shows that it isn’t always the case. Meet 69-year-old Frikkie Von Solms, a lion caretaker who lives in Southern Africa and a man who probably knows more about lions and their behaviour than anyone else in the world because for the past 11 years he has raised …

Though we have been exploring new zones and methods for spending one’s exotic vacations in, the sea still remains a prime spot for the exclusive time off. Roman Abrahamovich has been known for his ostentatious lifestyle, and it doesn’t come as surprise that he owns the world’s most expensive private owned yacht, named Eclipse. Purchased at the time of recession, …

The turnip or white turnip is a root vegetable commonly grown in temperate climates worldwide for its white, bulbous taproot. Small, tender varieties are grown for human consumption, while larger varieties are grown as feed for livestock. The most common type of turnip is mostly white-skinned apart from the upper 1–6 centimeters, which protrude above the ground and are purple, …

Mushrooms grow from spores — not seeds — that are so tiny you can’t see individual spores with the naked eye. Because the spores don’t contain chlorophyll to begin germinating (as seeds do), they rely on substances such as sawdust, grain, wooden plugs, straw, wood chips, or liquid for nourishment. Below you see a man of the cloth growing these …

Fuel prices are a concern for almost all motorists so choosing a new car that can squeeze the most out of a tank of petrol or diesel is of huge importance to most of us. Going for a model with a headline-grabbing fuel economy figure can help you save money over many miles of motoring. That’s why we’ve listed the …

Luxury trains are special trains designed specifically to offer an elegant train ride, and evoke a strong sense of association as in history, heritage and decadence of a leisurely ride. Luxury trains operate in several countries and offer a luxurious and comfortable traveling option to luxury travelers. Whereas some luxury trains like the Orient Express promote tourism in major destinations …

A unique hotel off the South Coast of England with a rooftop hot tub and access by private boat The historic Spitbank Fort may not have fulfilled its original purpose as a naval defence but it turns out it was destined for far more glamorous things. Now one of the most exclusive and unique hotels in the British Isles, this …