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China’s Most Expensive Rail Line
Considering the controversy over high speed rail in the US, it is significant that China’s most expensive rail line has just become operational. The line crosses 234 miles from Yichang City, Hubei, to Chongqing’s
World’s Most Expensive Mobile App
by jeremy | Electronics | No Comments
Owners of private aircraft would pay a pretty penny for the privilege of a mobile phone system, and that’s just what Australia’s ASiQ Limited is offering via their new mobile app. Rather than installing
America’s Most Expensive Ferry Boat
The MV Chetzemoka, the new boat for the Port Townsend-Keystone run in Washington, will not only be the state’s first new ferry boat in a decade, but will also be the most expensive ferry
World’s Most Expensive Hotel Suites
The most important element of a vacation, aside from the destination, is the hotel where you spend your downtime. If you’re going to take a true luxury vacation, of course, it won’t do to
World’s Most Expensive Cab Fare
If you’re traveling overseas, whether for business or pleasure, you’re probably going to end up taking a cab at some point. Fortunately, you can plan accordingly by checking out the list of the most
World’s Most Expensive Business Jets
The Gulfstream G650 is currently the most expensive business jet in the world but, if Canadian aviation company Bombardier has its way, that jet will soon hold only third place. Gulfstream G650 – $58.5
World’s Most Expensive Beef Noodle Soup
Beef noodle soup is a Chinese dish consisting of beef, beef broth, vegetables and noodles. While it’s generally served as a side dish in the West, it can constitute a whole meal in its
World’s Most Expensive Gardens
by jeremy | Real Estate | 3 Comments
You might think gardens would escape the gold and diamond trend endemic to “most expensive” objects. You’d be wrong. While supremely expensive and completely organic gardens do exist, so too do gardens bejeweled for
World’s Most Expensive Suitcase
When you’re traveling, only one thing can say as much or more about you and your lifestyle than the clothes on your back, and that’s the luggage you carry. Luckily for the elite jet
Luxury Hotel’s ATM Dispenses Solid Gold
Here in the US, the guy on TV wants to get as much of your gold as possible. In the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, though, the patrons are the ones who get the
World’s Top 3 Most Expensive Marinas
Looking for an expensive place to moor your super yacht? Well, look no further than the Italian Peninsula, home of the most expensive marinas in the world. Three Italian marinas—Capri, Porto Cervo and Portofino—topped
World’s Most Expensive Real Estate
Luxury gadgets, clothing and food are all well and good, but let’s face it—history is written by the land barons. Real estate put the feud in feudalism, made legends of early explorers and put
Most Expensive Balloon Ride
Krug, a French winemaker known for their oaky champagne and sister company to Louis Vuitton, began offering the world’s most expensive balloon ride in 2007 when they unveiled Krug Is in the Air, a
Most Expensive Train Ride
The Trans-Siberian Railway, stretching across Russia from Moscow to Vladivostok, was originally approved by Czar Alexander II in the late 19th Century. Nowadays, it’s used for 30% of all Russian exports and a trip
Most Expensive Hotel in Europe
Russian billionaire Telman Ismailov opened a hotel this month that is being widely proclaimed as the most expensive hotel in Europe. As it’s situated along the Mediterranean Sea in transcontinental state of Turkey, there
Most Expensive Objects Ever Built
Twenty-one million dollars for a piece of art or $2.72 million for a camel may seem like a lot of money, but the wealth of individuals pales in comparison to that commanded by nations.
Most Expensive Party
Luxury resort Atlantis, The Palm was the first resort to open on one of Dubai’s infamous artificial islands, The Palm Jumeirah. Of course, no grand opening would be complete without a party and, since
Most Expensive Public Transit in the US
How much does public transit in your town cost? According to a recent survey by Citizens Taking Action, a transit watchdog group, most Americans pay a basic fare around $1.53. According to the group,
World’s Most Expensive Vacations
Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi The competition is fierce as two giants in the hotel industry vie for the right to call their package the most expensive vacation in the world. The two competitors,
Most Expensive Diamond Necklaces
An expensive diamond necklace is more than a simple accessory. It’s a statement of opulence that will set members of your family apart for generations. Check out some of the world’s most expensive diamond
Most Expensive Cruise Ship
In 2006, Royal Caribbean International embarked on an ambitious project called Project Genesis. Their mission was to build the world’s largest cruise ship. Scheduled to sail in fall of 2009, Project Genesis isn’t just
Most Expensive Swimming Pool
Looking at the above image, you might think that this is another one of Dubai’s expensive projects. That couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s the world’s most expensive swimming pool and it’s located
Most Expensive Fishing Lure
If you’re like me, you’ve often wondered how to catch the world’s greediest fish. Okay, so I’ve never actually wondered that. Even so, MacDaddy’s—a company claiming to “put the bling on your string”—has answered
World’s Most Expensive Airports
Calling them airports is an understatement. With over fifteen miles of aviation-related commercial properties surrounding some of the largest airfields, these massive urban sprawls are more properly known as aerotropolises. For simplicity’s sake, though,
Most Expensive Cruise Destination
Freezing wind, icebergs, penguins and a dearth of hotel rooms—these are the things you’ll find in the most expensive cruise destination in the world. Antarctica may not be the most hospitable region in the
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