


Castles have acted as military fortresses and home to royal families for centuries. Some meet the stereotypical gothic image of a castle, but others are more unusual because of the period or country in which they were built. This list of jaw-dropping castles from around the globe includes the largest ancient castle in the world and Dracula’s humble abode.
Artificial floating islands exist in locations all over the world. Some of them are used by militaries or corporations – others are beautiful creations specifically designed for pleasure. From the United States to India, to Japan, there are some truly remarkable feats of architecture on some of these man-made archipelagos. Continue on for a closer look at some of the world’s most impressive man-made islands.
Many cities in the United States receive millions of tourists a year. The crowds drive up prices, make public transportation unpleasant and altogether can ruin a vacation. Beat the crowds and get more bang for your buck by visiting one of these six lesser-known cities in the country.
Lil' Wayne’s newest residence is situated in the gated and secured Hidden Hills community in the San Fernando Valley. He made the purchase after spending most of 2020 in a rented property in the Hollywood Hills. The nucleus of the sprawling property is a 12,000-square-foot mansion flanked by a swimming pool, basketball court and a guest house. Continue for photos of Lil' Wayne’s new Hidden Hills home, where he’ll be neighbors with the likes of Kylie Jenner, Dwyane Wade and his former protege, Drake.
Pharrell, the 13-time Grammy winner, purchased a sprawling waterfront estate in Coral Gables, Florida for an astonishing $30 million. The 17,000-square-foot home has nine bedrooms across the main house, a guesthouse and a boathouse and nearly 3.5 acres of lush tropical greenery. Check out this luxurious, extravagantly expensive compound.
The folks in this list are some of the most popular makeup artists, beauty bloggers and fashionistas on the Internet. Continue on for our list of superstar Instagram beauty influencers – you’re bound to pick up a great tip or two.
The California mansion that was made famous by “The Godfather Part II” has hit the market for $5.5 million. In the film, the compound served as the setting for a party Michael Corleone threw for his son. Complete with four bedrooms, a pool, a tennis court, towering stone hearth fireplaces and more than 4,000-square-feet, it’s not hard to see why producers chose this location for the movie. Check out the luxurious estate with breathtaking mountain vistas and Lake Tahoe views.
Ellen Degeneres snagged this Tudor-style mansion formerly owned by Maroon 5 lead vocalist Adam Levine for a cool $45 million in 2019. The home is massive and has a history of celebrity owners, including Will & Grace co-creator Max Mutchnick and tennis legend Pete Sampras. Continue on for more photos of this gorgeous real estate gem.