The German pianist Volker Bertelmann, who goes by the name of Hauschka, preps his piano with foil and rods to make a very unique acoustic machine. It creates sounds that could pass for electronic music.

Franziska Kouidis shows us how to make a useful and decorative basket without much effort. All you need is some cord, a glue gun and a flower pot.

Designer Zhesya Mikhailova and her husband live smack in the middle of Saint Petersburg’s historic center. Here they found their apartment in a listed 19th century building and complemented it with modern furnishings.

Cyprus offers not only long, sun-saturated beaches, it’s also steeped in history. Churches, mosaics and castles witness to bygone centuries. Then there’s the modern Cyprus with tourist infrastructure and a huge waterpark

Restaurant owner Jorge Rodriguez is one of 1700 people from Colombia currently living in in Berlin. We visit him in his restaurant Macondo where he prepares beef with plantains, an old family recipe.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel grew up in the Uckermark region. How did it shape her character and her style of governing? We are looking for answers in this picturesque corner of Germany’s northeast.

How to make a "vintage" sign by "ageing" a piece of wood with vinegar, steel wool and coffee. You can add a text or motif of your choice with the help of a stencil. Euromaxx DIY shows you how.

Valter Adam Casotto makes sculptures from silicon, rubber, and also his own hair – for the blockbuster likes of Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, X-Men, and for his own portfolio.

Make a pineapple out of wool, and you’ve got art. We show you how to lace a work of art, using thread, nails and wood, right on the wall. It’s string art made easy.

Finding authentic Chinese food in Europe isn't always easy. But Miss Wu promises the real deal for Berlin diners. For our series "50 Kitchens, One City", she demonstrates her traditional Chinese noodles with ground meat.