In the realm of jewelry, diamonds radiate with a captivating blend of contrast and harmony, where brilliance meets subtlety in perfect unison. Opposites attract, and beauty shines forth as shiny jewels, despite their differences, harmonize magnificently. Envision a...
“O man, I am Cyrus the son of Cambyses, who founded the Persian Empire, and was king of Asia. Grudge me not, therefore, this monument.”In the expansive narrative of history, Iran emerges as a timeless repository of cultural richness, where the echoes of ancient wisdom...
The seaplane ride from Vancouver International Airport’s South Terminal to Bedwell Sound on Vancouver Island is utterly spectacular on a blue-sky day. Our aircraft ascends over a pod of seals basking like large lizards in the June sun, and before long we’re sailing...
There’s no question that it’s a long way to Echo Valley Ranch and Spa. Close to six hours’ drive from the Lower Mainland, you head north on the 99, a highway that takes you deep into the mountains well beyond Whistler and Pemberton. You leave the highway close to the...
Rolls-Royce has long been known for opulence, power, tradition and luxury taken to the extreme. For years considered the gold standard in hyper luxury vehicles, its first all-wheel-drive Sport Utility Vehicle adheres to the core principles on which Rolls Royce’s...
The iconic luxury brand Rolls-Royce is testing its first-ever all-electric vehicle, the 2024 Spectre coupe, which will launch in late 2023. While the company is keeping most details, particularly pricing and the performance metrics of the vehicle under wrap, it is...
As the plane descend through the clouds, the vast coastline appears, sun-kissed and drenched in the blue, blue waters of the Sea of Cortez at the point it joins the Pacific Ocean. My wife Roya and I were guests of the Los Cabos Tourism Board and Mexico Tourism;...
Quite simply – it was an amazing experience. I know the word is overused, but in this case, ‘amazing’ is ultimately, exactly what it was. I felt completely exhilarated after completing the four-day road trip I took part of in September of this year. Porsche created...
Some consider Tofino to be one of the best reasons to visit British Columbia’s Vancouver Island, any time of year. This small, idyllic, coastal village lies within the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, in the jaw-droppingly beautiful UNESCO...
Porsche Canada most graciously offered me a one-month trial of the Porsche Drive subscription plan. Having already test driven the Taycan, the Panamera and the 911 recently, it was a pleasure to ‘try-on’ this service and experience all the plan has to offer. In a...
More than 1,300 thermal springs and 190 spa resorts throughout Turkey are solidifying the country’s evolution from the historic birthplace of the world’s spa culture to a contemporary leader in modern-day luxury spas. Spanning iconic Ephesus in the west to Mount...
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with West Vancouver’s Mayor to discuss everything from the status quo of the district, a glimpse into her career, and the role of the Persian community. Can you tell us a little about yourself? I was born and raised...