Jim Dobson

Italy

Senior Contributor at Forbes

Writer at Freelance

Professional Raconteur @forbes living in Italy

Articles

Imóvel Bilionário: Por Dentro da Casa Mais Cara Já Vendida na Itália

4 days ago | forbes.com.br | Jim Dobson

Em uma transação histórica que quebrou recordes, uma extensa propriedade à beira-mar que pertenceu ao ex-ministro do petróleo da Arábia Saudita, Ahmed Zaki Yamani, foi vendida por mais de 160 milhões de euros (R$ 1 bilhão), tornando-se a venda residencial mais cara já registrada na Itália. Localizada na pequena cidade de Romazzino, ao norte da famosa Costa Smeralda, na Sardenha, o terreno de 2,3 hectares inclui 300 metros de litoral privativo.
De Italia a Emiratos Árabes Unidos: estos son los 16 restaurantes más lindos del mundo

5 days ago | forbesargentina.com | Amura CMS |Jim Dobson

El Prix Versailles, que distingue lugares notables de todo el mundo, presentó su lista de los "Restaurantes más bellos del mundo para 2025" Incluye 16 locales, entre recién inaugurados y reabiertos, que dejaron una marca notable. El anuncio, como cada año, se hizo en la sede de la UNESCO. El Prix Versailles es un certamen de arquitectura que destaca los proyectos contemporáneos más destacados del mundo.
The Future Of Iceland: Volcano Tourism, New Hotels, And Authentic Adventures

1 week ago | forbes.com | Jim Dobson

Godafoss waterfall on Skjalfandafljot river in summer at Northern IcelandgettyIt was a lesson in resilience: layering pillows against the curtained windows of my tiny hotel in a futile attempt to block out the relentless sunlight. It was nearly 2 a.m.—a time when most of the world was deep in sleep—but I was wide awake, caught in the glow of Iceland’s midnight sun. In the peak of summer, the sun dips only slightly below the horizon, creating a golden hue that lingers long into the night.
These Are The 12 Best Chefs In America For 2025 Honored With James Beard Awards

1 week ago | forbes.com | Jim Dobson

Prize winning Chefs selected in AmericagettyWhen it comes to one of the highest honors in the culinary world, the James Beard Awards lead the pack and are among the most coveted awards a restaurant and chef can receive. This week, the James Beard Foundation announced its Best Chef Award winners for 2025 at its 35th annual celebration in Chicago. The James Beard Awards are among the nation's most prestigious honors in the culinary industry.
Inside The $185 Million Costa Smeralda Compound That Just Became Italy’s Most Expensive Home Ever Sold

1 week ago | forbes.com | Jim Dobson

Costa Smeralda Villa in Sardinia, ItalyItaly | Sotheby’s International RealtyIn a historic transaction that has broken records, a massive waterfront property once owned by former Saudi oil minister Ahmed Zaki Yamani has sold for more than €160 million (US$185 million), becoming the most expensive residential sale ever recorded in Italy.
Os 16 Restaurantes Mais Lindos do Mundo em 2025

1 week ago | forbes.com.br | Jim Dobson

O Prix Versailles, projeto anual que celebra projetos contemporâneos em escala global, divulgou recentemente a sua lista de Restaurantes Mais Lindos do Mundo para 2025. A seleção destaca 16 endereços recém-inaugurados ou reinaugurados que se destacaram pela arquitetura e experiência proporcionada. Segundo Jérôme Gouadain, secretário-geral da iniciativa, a lista reflete as melhores inaugurações recentes no mundo.
The 16 Most Beautiful Restaurants In The World, According To Prix Versailles

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Jim Dobson

The Syria-ization of Iran: Why the Islamic Republic could soon share the Assad regime’s fate - The Jewish ChronicleWe are witnessing the “Syria-ization” of the regime in Iran. In the immediate term expect chaos and a domestic clampdown. In the medium to long-term, …
The 16 Most Beautiful Restaurants In The World, According To Prix Versailles

1 week ago | forbes.com | Jim Dobson

Japón in Miami Beach, FloridaKris TamburelloWith breathtaking locations worldwide, the Annual Prix Versailles has unveiled its World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants List for 2025, featuring 16 newly opened and reopened restaurants that have left an extraordinary impression. Announced each year at UNESCO, the Prix Versailles is a series of architectural competitions highlighting the finest contemporary projects worldwide.
Amalfi Coast Summer Escape To The Stunning Cliffside Casa Angelina

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Jim Dobson

Dramatic Cliffside location offers stunning views of Positano and CapriCasa AngelinaNestled into the dramatic cliffs of Praiano, a charming under-the-radar seaside village, Casa Angelina is one of the Amalfi Coast's most iconic hotels. The minimalist, all-white property is a tranquil retreat away from the crowds of neighboring Positano, yet it is only 10 minutes away.
Hotel Byblos Brings Glamour Back To St Tropez With New Suites, Dining And Rooftop Bar

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Jim Dobson

Poolside at Hotel ByblosHotel ByblosIt all started with legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot. Wealthy Lebanese businessman Jean-Prosper Gay-Para was so enamored by the movie star that he built a hotel and nightclub in the St Tropez village Bardot had come to love, hoping to win her affection.