Tas Careaga converted an abandoned Spanish church into a spacious loft. The building combines old and new elements.

The Lofoten Islands in northern Norway are a destination for extreme surfers who don’t mind the icy waters. The sea reaches a depth of 500 meters along the coast creating waves several meters tall.

Knitting expert Stephen West lives in Amsterdam and designs and knits his own brightly colored patterns. His photos on Instagram and knitting tutorials on YouTube have gained many followers, including young people and men.

Colette Maze has been playing the piano since she was five. Now, at the age of 106, she’s still in love with the magnificent instrument. She says being passionate is key to staying young at heart.

Markus Sämmer loves preparing delicious meals in the great outdoors. He does so without special kitchen appliances or electricity. The trained chef is an expert on outdoor haute cuisine.

José Manuel Castro’s creations are surprisingly smooth, organic-looking works of art. His sculptures have earned him a global following.

Belgium’s capital is famous for its art nouveau buildings. Townhouses  were built in this style  as early as the 1890s. As one of the pioneers, Victor Horta turned out many stunning designs, now tourist attractions.

Italian artist Agostino Iarcurci is bringing color into big cities by painting over gray facades. His major new project is painting a massive mural on the city library in Pomezia.

German sculptor Jesse Strixner uses massive blocks of wood to carve stunning garments. From Tennis socks, to jackets & underwear—her creations appear astonishingly real and are on display in exhibitions.

A Spanish start-up developed a vegan steak that’s made by a 3D printer. It’s comprised of peas, seitan, and rice protein powder. The taste and appearance are meant to be similar to actual beef.