This vinegar estate, located in the Palatinate region, is the smallest of its kind in Germany. It produces a variety of prize-winning wine vinegars that ferment and mature in hundred-year-old barrels.

During carnival, people eat a lot of rich pastries. In Cologne, "Muzemandeln" are very popular. They're almonjd-shaped lumps of fried dough, sprinkled with powdered sugar -- and can be bought at any bakery.

Carnival celebrations in Nice are famous around the world for parades and flower battles, where costumed characters perched on floats throw mimosas and other blooms to the crowd below.

A 2020 European Capital of Culture: Rijeka, Croatia. It's the country's main seaport, and is also known for its annual carnival celebrations. A local custom called Zvončari aims to scare away the sprits of winter.

There's a certain special magic in Venice at carnival time. Meggin Leigh searches for the best costumes, explores the city by gondola, and then dons stylish attire to attend a masked ball.

Carnival is often called Germany's the "fifth season." Traditionally, it begins on November 11, and runs until Ash Wednesday. In Cologne, everyone shouts "Aalaaf!." They also hand out sweets, and kiss a lot.

German chemistry student Jan Rosenboom composes captivating pictures of insects from hundreds or even thousands of photos, shot through the lense of a microscope. His images reveal the hidden beauty of creepy-crawlies.

For their furniture and other quirky objects, Yael Mer and Shaw Alkalay from Raw Edges design studio were honored as "AW Designer of the Year.” Their studio in London is part laboratory, part playground.

Austrian Paul Ivić is one of few chefs in Europe to earn a Michelin star with vegetarian cuisine. He only serves vegetarian dishes in his restaurants, which he prepares in a sustainable, climate neutral fashion.

At only 7-years-old, Mikail Akar from Cologne paints colorful & abstract paintings that sell for thousands of euros. The young artist had his first exhibition at age 4, & his works have since gained international renown.