The Techno-Classica Essen began 30 years ago and is meanwhile the world's numer one among classic vehicle fairs. Every year, around 200,000 vintage car enthusiasts stream to the show, held in the Rhine-Ruhr area in Germany

Per-Olof Kippel from Sweden designs penny farthing bicycles. He's one of those aficionados who appreciate the functionality of historical models and the classic attire. But his high-wheelers are modern versions.

DIY expert Franziska Kouidis shows how to turn a piece of wood into a work of art. All you need is some paint and a few mosaic tiles.

In December 2017 Karl Lagerfeld held a fashion show in Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie concert hall featuring maritime headgear. Now, traditional skipper caps are making a comeback.

Austrian cabinet maker Ernst Thaler shows us around a centuries-old alpine chalet on Mount Katschberg. He lovingly restored the building after studying the construction methods used by the old mountain farmers.

Bruno Zanzottera, a photographer from Milan, takes pictures of Italian ghost towns. He aims to document the effects of urbanization, which has led to the depopulation of entire regions.

Pro mountain biker Steffi Marth is blazing a trail in a largely male domain. She's participated in the Downhill World Cup, won numerous medals in four-cross and travelled the world looking for the ride of a lifetime.

The bicycle industry is booming: bikes are becoming ever more high-tech and stylish. E-bikes and retro-bikes are still trending. Then there's a new trend: start-up companies are redefining the concept of hired bikes.

The 6-day 'Luminale' festival turns Frankfurt into a sea of light, with installations by light artists making more than 100 sites in the city sparkle and shine.

Our reporter races around Majorca as she takes part in the Loryc Electric Cup. The cars look old-fashioned, but are powered by modern technology. Rally driver Jutta Kleinschmidt gives participants a run for their money.