With increasing numbers of women driving and making car-buying decisions - how are carmakers catering to female demands? We look around the Geneva Motor Show - which in its 88-year-history, has been traditionally geared toward men.

How will car manufacturers draw the attention of the strongest and most powerful shopper segment – women – to their brands?

In the series "DIY", we show you how you can make lanterns out of concrete. They are easy to make and are a stylish decoration for the home, garden or balcony.

Guests at these five hotels don't have to leave the building to experience a unique vacation. Whether in an abandoned silver mine or the mast of a harbor crane, nights in these hotels will definitely be unforgettable.

From the outside, the Chavannes' house looks quite traditional. Inside, however, the creative couple have constructed a unique home: colourful and almost magically decorated, yet functional at the same time.

The Jerez Flamenco Festival boasts performances by international flamenco stars, workshops led by famous dancers, and plenty of show in the city’s bars. It’s this eclectic mix that makes the festival so special.

Outstanding athletes such as Roger Federer are being honored with the Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco. The winners are selected by an academy of sports legends, including Boris Becker and Katarina Witt.

Every weekend, the Culture Train runs directly from Germany’s capital to Poland’s fourth largest city. The four hour journey includes readings, language classes, concerts and even a silent disco.

Framing photos is yesterday. They look much better when printed – on wood, for example. All you need is a laser print, a flat piece of wood and photo transfer glue. Take a look at a technique anyone can learn.

Bologna boasts fabulous food and architecture and the oldest university in Europe. It’s been dubbed “fat, learned and red”. The red could refer to the terracotta bricks or its socialist leanings.

The celebration in Nice is France’s biggest carnival event. It’s famous for its Battle of the Flowers: instead of candy, the revelers on parade toss flowers into the crowds.