Hardly any other tradition is as typically English as afternoon tea. Anyone who thinks it is just a cup of tea is very much mistaken. If you want to celebrate this ceremony properly, you should not miss this article in the online magazine luxurydefined. There you can read all about why “afternoon tea remains a traditional ceremony, yet it is modernizing, too, introducing rare teas, showstopper cakes, cocktails, and topical themes.”

Once again in China and once again by Zaha Hadid Architects, the Jinghe New City Culture & Arts Centre is a fascinating structure that creatively explores the boundaries of architecture. With such monumental buildings, China naturally also wants to demonstrate its strength and cultural awareness.

People say that outdoor dining is one of life’s great simple pleasures, whether at a sidewalk café in Paris, a Deep South barbecue, or a clambake on the Maine coast. An article in Christie’s International Real Estate’s online magazine Luxury Defined features eight luxurious villas that are specially built for summer.