Extreme athlete Ueli Kestenholz speeds down mountains while steering with a paraglider. He ploughs through the air, and flies through the snow – definitely not for the faint of heart!

When their second child was born, Nina and Jacob Salo knew they needed more space. So, with the help of architects, they used the generous loft above their apartment to create a flat that’s big enough for the family.

Known as man’s best friend, it’s no wonder that dogs have inspired painters, sculptors and photographers alike. Five artists who have immortalized their canine muses are especially creative examples.

Merveilleux is a traditional cake from northern France and Belgium made with meringue and cream. For a long time, they were considered old-fashioned. Frédéric Vaucamps vamped up the recipe and started exporting them.

The Polish town of Zakopane, situated in the High Tatra Mountains, is ideal for skiing and tobogganing. The town is known for its traditional wooden houses and yummy cuisine.

The murals by Insane51 are two-dimensional. He designs red and blue graffiti that are best viewed with 3D glasses. Then suddenly an image of a woman turns into a skeleton.

A festival in the Belgian city of Bruge combines ice sculpture with light art. 100 projections and a 523 meter squared LED wall bring the crystal-clear sculptures to life.

Chefs Johannes King and Jan-Philipp Berner create authentic northern German cuisine. They serve up the best of what Sylt has to offer: fresh oysters, mussels, seaweed and wild roses.

Franconian grilled sausages are a traditional favorite at the Christmas market in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The idyllic Bavarian town is as pretty as a picture at Christmas.

DIY expert Hang-Shuen Lee shows you how to build a dining-room table in just a few steps. You can find all the materials at the do-it-yourself store: wooden slats, screws, a battery-powered screwdriver and a drill.