Every year on the first weekend in September, Lille, in northern France, is transformed into the world’s largest flea market: the Braderie de Lille. It’s a magnet for collectors, peddlers and tourists from the world over.

Albania in southeastern Europe is a hot tip among travelers. This little Balkan republic has lots to offer: sunny beaches, majestic mountains and a genuineness that has been swept away elsewhere by mass tourism.

Once again, it’s time for the Oktoberfest in Munich, southern Germany. A soft pretzel is one of the culinary favorites to go with the mugs of beer. What makes it such a world-famous part of German culture?

The little town of Dietzhölztal-Ewersbach in Hessen, north of Frankfurt, boasts a new attraction: the National Auto Museum, a unique private collection featuring some 150 valuable rarities, a real paradise for car fans.

Thuringia's nearly 1,000-year-old Wartburg Castle has been the scene of decisive moments in German history. DW reporter Hannah Hummel embarks on a journey back through time.

What's typical of Albanian cuisine? What dishes should visitors to this Balkan republic try? Our reporter spent a day sampling the epicurean delights of Albania's capital Tirana.

She started out as a busker in Dublin. Today, she has fans the world over: it's a dream come true for Allie Sherlock of Ireland. Her powerful voice thrills listeners by the millions.

They're several meters high and weigh hundreds of kilos: the giant marionettes of Royal de Luxe. To the Belgian audience's delight, this French theater company let two giant dogs loose in the streets of Antwerp.

Many people are repulsed by the concrete architecture of the 1960s and ‘70s. Even in otherwise beautiful Prague, brutalist architecture is well represented and hotly debated. What speaks for its preservation?

Iceland is a wonderland for lovers of nature. Some of its most spectacular phenomena can be found near the capital, Reykjavik. The tourist in a hurry can even see them all in one day.