In the first days of spring, Mallorca turns into a sea of almond blossom. DW samples a perfume that captures their delicate fragrance and some tasty local treats made with almonds.

Robots are being deployed more and more in the arts and sciences. But is a robot that makes a drawing automatically an artist? Patrick Tresset is an award winning artist who uses robotics to investigate humans.

The best way to experience Amsterdam like a local is on a bicycle. Visitors can ride past the most important sights in the Dutch capital.

In 2017, the world's most prestigious architecture award went to Catalan firm RCR Arquitectes. The three architects use modern materials such as glass, plastic, and recycled steel, and take landscapes into account.

In 2016, the Danish 'hygge' was all the rage. Now, the Swedish 'lagom' way of life is trending. Lagom means 'just the right amount'. It's making its mark on interior design but also has wider implications.

Wood is important in modern architecture and sees a growing demand as a sustainable building material. New processing techniques allow a host of new possibilities and contemporary architects are welcoming them.

Visit the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc on the French Riviera. For decades, the five-star resort has been a haven for celebrities and artists such as Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and Sharon Stone.

British photographer Oliver Curtis points his camera the wrong way at famous landmarks. You see the crowds of tourists instead of the Statue of Liberty or the Great Wall of China.

Alberto Alessi runs the family business in the third generation. Many of the company’s housewares and kitchen utensils are icons of modern design. Alessi lives in Italy's Piedmont region with his wife and daughter.

Spouting geysers and roaring waterfalls... If you are visiting the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik, driving the Golden Circle is a popular day trip. The 300km route covers many beautiful landmarks.