In 1938, the first VW Beetle rolled off the Volkswagen plant’s assembly line. For decades, the Beetle was the West Germans‘ faithful companion. Now, a new coffee table book presents personal Beetle owners’ stories.

Yulia Brodskaya creates fascinating 3D images by folding, rolling or bending strips of paper. Some works can take several weeks to complete, but it’s worth it – her designs have even been used on postage stamps!

In the elegant Berliner "Restaurant 44", André Egger's team offers creative Swiss cuisine. The delicious classic "Zürcher Geschnetzeltes" is served here with traditional roast potatoes.

The French artist duo Ella & Pitr create unusual murals of gigantic proportions. Their large-scale street art is hard to miss, and often has socially critical themes.

The Italian brand Seletti debuts at Milan’s Salone del Mobile furniture fair this year. Italian design has an image as colorful, fun and original. But are they also trendsetters?

All you need are some ordinary clothes hangers. They go to make an original and attractive coat rack. Sari Hansen explains how to do it and what else you need to make an eye-catching and practical rack yourself.

Klaus Dauven creates monumental graffiti with only water pressure on dams and walls. The reverse graffiti are what he calls the vast murals he etches out on dirt-encrusted surfaces.

It's the smallest republic in the world: Užupis in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. Everything's different in republic of artists: for instance, Article 16 of the constitution of Užupis gives everyone here the right to happiness.

Florist Daniel Ost combines leaves, flowers and berries to create huge installations. His clients include the Belgian royal family and famous designers who commission his artworks for catwalk shows.

With their restaurant ‘La Pequeña Habana’, Iris and Eric Garofalo bring Carribean sunshine to Berlin. The speciality of the house is 'Ropa Vieja,' one of Cuba's national dishes.