5 luxury experiences that cost much less than you think

 Surely you often see images of people with high purchasing power indulging in those whims that you think you will never be able to enjoy. You're wrong. It is true that there are experiences that escape the vast majority of mortals, but there are many others that, behind that appearance of exclusivity , are much more attainable than you imagine.

And today we are going to give you some examples so that you can take them into account... and give yourself the gift you deserve.

Tasting oysters by boat in the Algarve (Portugal)

Oysters and boat in the same sentence? That can only mean one thing: a big investment. And no, it is not like that at all. On the beautiful coast of Portugal it is possible to book excursions in which you can taste such a delicacy while you let yourself be rocked by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

The plans are different depending on which agency or service you hire it with: you can, for example, take a ride of about 3 hours aboard a sailing catamaran , which leaves from Vilamoura and arrives in São Rafael, while you eat oysters and drink a good sparkling wine.

Who doesn't like tasting oysters on board a boat? - Image: Kate Tepl/Unsplash (Kate Tepl/Unsplash)

Another idea that you will also love, in case you don't like sailing (but you do like eating as if you were rich), is to visit an oyster farm in the Ria Formosa, where your guides will tell you how they are produced and processed. They are raised from birth until they reach the plate. Obviously once you have discovered all their secrets, you can proceed to taste them, accompanying them, of course, with a good Portuguese white wine.

Helicopter ride over Barcelona (Spain)

Barcelona is always one of the most visited tourist destinations when someone travels to Spain (even to Europe). The beautiful City of Barcelona has a long and rich architectural, cultural and gastronomic history, making it one of the most interesting enclaves.

When it comes to exploring it, you can do it in many ways, but without a doubt a special way to see it is from a bird's eye view , from the air. That's just what you can do aboard a helicopter specially designed for it.

A helicopter ride along the coast of Barcelona is a great (and luxurious) plan - Image: Benjamin Gremler/Unsplash (Benjamin Gremler/Unsplash)

There are different agencies that offer the possibility of taking different tours with very varied prices depending on the area and time. The most economical offers the possibility of seeing the coast, its beaches up close and the city a little further away. The entire experience lasts about 25 minutes (7 minutes for the flight itself) and the maximum number of seats is only 5 people.

Save a fortune traveling to other countries for your Botox, dentist and hair appointments

 

How far would you travel for your next hair appointment? A young influencer who loves hair extensions is apparently willing to travel up to 10,000 kilometers for the perfect look, as the latest post-inflationary wellness and beauty trend in the United States grows in popularity.

Bryn Elise Wright of Colorado says she has saved more than $40,000 on medical and cosmetic treatments by doing “beauty tourism.” In the last three years, she has flown to 14 countries to get extensions, visit the dentist, get Botox, or simply get a new tattoo.

It all started in 2021, when her regular stylist raised the prices of the extension placement service to US$4,500. “ It was astronomical, so I started thinking about other options . ” I started looking abroad,” the 29-year-old influencer told SWNS.

Wright found a stylist in Istanbul on Instagram who offered her the same service for just $500. “At first I thought there was a lack of communication, but we ended up planning the trip and it was great. I was amazed ,” she recalled.

When she was encouraged to share her experience as a “beauty tourist,” Wright began to gain greater visibility on TikTok , where she now has almost 300,000 followers and more than 5 million views. “This shouldn't surprise anyone who's seen me get my dental work done in Thailand or my tattoos in Colombia , but I'm obsessed with beauty tourism!” she said in a video with 11 million views.

Eva Mendes, actress and wife of Ryan Gosling, reveals why she left Hollywood

 

On March 26, the actress of Cuban descent Eva Mendes , who has two daughters with actor Ryan Gosling , revealed in an interview for the American program Today that she stopped acting due to a non-verbal agreement with the actor in which he would work in the set and she would work from home as a full-time mother.

It was like a no-brainer. I'm very fortunate. And I was like, 'If I could have this time with my daughters.' And I'm still working, I just didn't act because acting takes you to locations, it keeps you away. It was almost like a non-verbal agreement that said, 'Okay, he's going to work and I'm going to work.' I'm just going to work here.'

The couple met in 2011 during the filming of the film The Place Where Everything Ends (80%) and after discreet appearances, and a much more discreet relationship over the years, they welcomed their daughter in September 2014. Esmeralda Amanda (9 years old) and in 2016 Amanda Lee (7 years old).

Eva Mendes, actress and wife of Ryan Gosling, reveals why she left Hollywood

On March 26, the actress of Cuban descent Eva Mendes , who has two daughters with actor Ryan Gosling , revealed in an interview for the American program Today that she stopped acting due to a non-verbal agreement with the actor in which he would work in the set and she would work from home as a full-time mother.

It was like a no-brainer. I'm very fortunate. And I was like, 'If I could have this time with my daughters.' And I'm still working, I just didn't act because acting takes you to locations, it keeps you away. It was almost like a non-verbal agreement that said, 'Okay, he's going to work and I'm going to work.' I'm just going to work here.'

Nicole Neumann revealed how famous her platonic love was: “I loved him”

 

(Instagram photo @nikitaneumannoficial)

Nicole Neumann is experiencing a great moment in her life , given that she is going through her last trimester of pregnancy , waiting for the arrival of her first child with Manuel Urcera. After a summer vacation in Argentina and Europe, the model resumed her role as a judge in The 8 Steps of the Three Millions (eltrece) and on Thursday night she surprised with a declaration of love that no one imagined .

For more than two years, Nicole Neumann has had a starring role in the entertainment series hosted by Guido Kaczka, being the judge who asks the participants questions related to health, beauty, fashion and healthy living , being a recognized exponent in these matters. But also, the model usually intervenes in the game with various color comments.

Nicole Nuemann talked about her great platonic love (Photo Instagram @nikitaneumannoficial)

However, on Thursday night he did the same and surprised with a fact from his past that few knew. The scene unfolded at the moment when the host proceeded to ask a question to a participant: “What television character from the 80s got out of trouble using common and ordinary elements?”

Sabrina Rojas and Flor Vigna reconciled: what was the intimate talk they had like?

 Although it seemed that neither of them would give in, finally Sabrina Rojas and Flor Vigna decided to start over and leave the conflict behind. Both the actress and the dancer used, this Friday, their respective social networks to communicate their reconciliation .

Sabrina Rojas, controversy with Flor Vigna (Photo: TV capture)

First it was the mother of Luciano Castro's two youngest children, who through her Instagram stories, an account in which she has 1.2 million followers, communicated the news: “I'm stopping by to tell you that with Flor we had the possibility of being able to to have a healing talk where we listened to each other, understood each other, and so we were able to apologize for things that we considered could have hurt the other.”

Then he continued: “Whoever understands it is welcome, and whoever doesn't just say that listening to others brings calm, it's health . So I can say that thanks to two women choosing to listen to each other, they were able to close a chapter in an adult and loving way. Thank you for that Flor and I wish us both the best .”

Livia Brito and the war that she refuses to lose but it is not turning out as expected

 Four years have passed since paparazzo Ernesto Zepeda captured Livia Brito with her partner at the time Mariano Rodríguez on vacation in Cancun in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic.

After photographing them, the couple reacted violently against the photographer, who suffered injuries all over his body. In addition, Livia and Mariano snatched Zepeda's work equipment.

The criticism against Livia did not wait, and grew when the actress denied having been in Cancun, when the images were clear: it was Livia enjoying the Caribbean in the middle of the pandemic.

There was so much chaos and noise generated by the videos that Brito had to accept that it was her. But the stoy did not end there. Zepeda sued and the 37-year-old actress, advised by her lawyers, offered “an apology” on her social networks, which was also noted by the public as not credible.

Zepeda did not stop there and continued with the process, as he demanded to be paid for the losses of his team and the physical damage they caused him.

Despite the low popularity of the actress born in Havana, Cuba, she continued to work and be a star in Televisa soap operas such as 'La Pilot' and 'Minas de Passion', and an ambassador for brands such as Levi's. For her, this scandal did not harm her financially like it did for Zepeda.

Although people thought differently, in 2022, the trial came out in favor of Brito, who at all times has defended that Zepeda invaded his privacy.

This triumph also caused Livia and her lawyers to send a warning to all media outlets: anyone who used her image to generate money would be sued.

In response to this measure by the actress, many media outlets stopped talking about her. Others even erased her name, face or distorted her voice.

Ernesto continued with the lawsuit and, this month, the judges ruled that Livia Brito must compensate Zepeda with a little more than one million Mexican pesos. He himself confirmed it this week in the morning newspaper 'Sale el Sol'.

Today March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. This is what you should know

 

Today, transgender and non-binary people around the world commemorate International Transgender Day of Visibility .

This is what you should know.

How it began?

Transgender Day of Visibility was founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, a Michigan-based transgender activist and executive director of Transgender Michigan. It began as an awareness day to celebrate the successes of transgender and gender non-conforming people and is an important day for the LGBTQ community.

While Transgender Day of Remembrance is held every year on November 20 to commemorate transgender people who have lost their lives as a result of anti-transgender violence , Transgender Day of Visibility is a day dedicated to honor and empower the lives of transgender and non-binary people.

The day is celebrated annually on March 31.

The importance of transgender representation

This day illustrates the importance of transgender representation around the world, especially as transgender and gender non-conforming people face risks every day.

According to a 2021 Gallup poll, 11.3% of LGBT adults identify as transgender; However, when it comes to media representation, there are only 29 transgender characters in original primetime, cable and streaming broadcasts, according to the media advocacy organization GLAAD.

Why it matters: Recent surveys show that a quarter of people in the U.S. say they personally know someone who is transgender, meaning most Americans learn about the transgender community from what they see in entertainment media. Because of this, GLAAD says, it is imperative that entertainment media do a good job when addressing transgender stories.

How to be a good ally

Here are some ways to support the transgender community today:

Look for stories from transgender creators . Look for authentic stories and media that have been created by the transgender community, such as the Transgender Film Center, a nonprofit organization that supports transgender filmmakers and their projects.

Call your local LGBTQ center . See what kind of help they need, whether it's volunteering or offering a service you're good at.

Educate yourself. Allies can start by learning the basic terminology surrounding the transgender community. For example, people often confuse sexual orientation and gender identity. There are many places online that share tips on how to be a good ally.

Many transgender people are happy to talk about their experience, but allies should not always assume that is the case. There are so many resources available to help you if you want to learn more about the community and how to provide support.

Wanders Lover suffers from Asia Syndrome due to bad cosmetic surgery

 Yared Licona, known as "The Wanders Lover", was diagnosed with Asia Syndrome as a result of poorly performed cosmetic surgery, which has also caused other health problems.

The model and host explained through social networks that this condition developed because a doctor injected her with polymers "without warning."

"This message is to raise awareness, since currently we are so focused on the superficial that we undergo surgeries or treatments that could put our lives at risk," the famous woman said alongside a video from a hospital bed.

Licona added that by trusting a doctor to make changes to his body, he is now facing the syndrome "for the rest of my existence" and warned his followers to educate themselves properly before undergoing any operation.

"When you are going to undergo an operation, inform yourselves, say what you want and what you are not willing to authorize," he urged.

He also shared that the recovery process he is experiencing has been extremely difficult: "The pain and the process that I am experiencing now in my recovery is not easy at all," he concluded.

According to the "Argentine Society of Mastology", Asia Syndrome is an autoimmune or inflammatory reaction, attributed to a foreign substance in the body, which can develop after cosmetic or reconstructive surgery with breast implants.

"This syndrome begins to manifest when the body begins to show a series of symptoms that can be overlooked."