Author archives: Frank

Sektor Gasa - Punk Rock made in the USSR

11. November 2015
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Sektor Gasa which translates to gas sector and refers to the Gaza Strip was the name of a Russian Punk rock band that succeeded in coming to national and international fame. The band was founded in the industrial sector of Voronezh. People said no one became older than 40 there. The...

(Deutsch) Generation Mutprobe - Freeclimber a...

11. November 2015
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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[caption id="attachment_121516" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Moskaw[/caption] Who hasn’t watched one of those breathtaking videos filmed with headcams wearing young people who seem completely crazy, almost suicidal? I mean who would voluntarily climb up the highest skyscrapers and buildings in the middle of downtown without any kind of safeguard equipment. They are urban...

Becoming a real man

10. November 2015
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Internet, I love you… the internet probably can‘t exist without the hilarious and entertaining contributions coming from the country of bears, tigers and volcanos.  Since Russian law forces drivers to install cameras into cars, the internet seems to be full of incredible videos of manly Russians flipping the fuck out...

Living Mammoths in Siberia?

9. November 2015
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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The permafrost soil in Siberia has been existing for hundreds of years. Again and again, it is amazing – actually it is a once in a lifetime experience to discover extremely well preserved cadavers of animals that died hundreds and thousands of years ago. Recently, a cadaver of a Siberian...

Love is a wild animal

23. September 2015
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Love is a wild animal One of the best literary works that deals with eroticism is the book “Das heiße Raubtier Liebe” by Heribert Becker. For ages, eroticism was a concept that was close to non-existent in Germany, as it was considered indecent and dirty. Unlike more open-minded countries such as France,...

Ryan McGinley – You and I

22. September 2015
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I could talk about the fascinating life of Ryan McGinley for ages. But if there's anything more interesting than his past, then it's got to be his talent for photography. In my opinion, his picture book “You and I” is one of the most honest, intimate and electrifying works ever to...

Serge Gainsbourg – of ballads and scandals

22. September 2015
Entertainment, Music
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Parisian singer Serge Gainsbourg, who was of Ukrainian origin, was a great musician with a wonderful voice. His biography was paved with scandals through and through, yet he never lost his reputation as a male sex icon who was able to make women weak at the knees simply by looking...

Grotesque Erotica - Ero guro nansensu

21. September 2015
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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All around the world, sex has always occupied a significantly popular place in the annals of art and culture, be it the Kama Sutra or Buddhist penis statues. In Japan, graphic artists and painters of the 17th century gave their fantasies free reign to wander, fleshing out their sexual fantasies...

A new generation of #tinderpornstars

21. September 2015
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Likelier than not, pornographic films are just as old as the medium of film itself. However, electronic mediums are constantly undergoing change - and so is porn. Due to the huge influence of the Internet, which is the world's main source of pornographic material today, there's a new trend emerging...

Mountain Man - Folk 'n' Roll

18. September 2015
Entertainment, Music
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Andreas Gaibler considers himself something of a folk rock’n’roller, and he's just gifted the world with a brand new album. For his fifth studio album, the highly creative Austrian has invented a fictional character, which he's named the Mountain Man. That’s the name of the album as well as the...

Traditional folk costumes – An overview wit...

17. September 2015
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Folk costumes are tradition in a tailored form. They mirror the creativity and craftsmanship of those who have been in the business for generations; they embody the soul of a true dressmaker. They tell of stories that stand for local patriotism, tribes and village communities. The book “Trachten” features folk costumes...

The big beer book

17. September 2015
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Imagine a book that neatly summarises 1700 different kinds of beers. Yup, 1700. That would be the Bierbuch (beer book) by Tim Hapsin. Dive into the world of beer, which includes over 800 breweries and its various products. You’ll also gain some insight to the typical peculiarities of different beers from...

Breakdance in Lederhosen

16. September 2015
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  And you thought traditional costumes and techno could never go together… DDC, or the “Dancefloor Destruktion Crew”, prove that you can do more with leather shorts than just a Bavarian folk dance. They've skillfully combined different styles of music with a blend of breakdance and folk dances. The end result is incredibly entertaining....

Crazy German folk music

15. September 2015
Entertainment, Music
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Internet fans of German folklore know the following video all too well. Just in time for the upcoming Oktoberfest, I’m showing you one of the crazier sides of German folk music - The Fichtels Lied (The Spruce’s Song) by the Woodys. If you don’t speak German, be assured that they're...

Almdudler – Fruity Cocktails inspired by tr...

14. September 2015
Food, Lifestyle & More
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In German folklore, the “Alm" is the place where traditional alpine shepherds live, isolated from the rest of civilisation, churning out cheese and watching over herds of cows. Popular TV shows like “Heidi” have given rise to a fairly romantic image of the Alm. Fans of Bavarian culture associate this...

Dirndls for Wiener Dogs

14. September 2015
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Well, there sure are some people who are greatly attached to their pets. If you have a dog and love them to bits, you shouldn’t miss out on seeing your beloved furry friend all dressed up in these ridiculously cute, traditional costumes by Hildegard Bergbauer. They're ideal for the Oktoberfest, the...

Beautiful elegance - Yves Kortum

11. September 2015
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Yves Kortum is a fashion and lifestyle photographer who specialises in female models. His photographs and portraits display young women in a hauntingly beautiful manner. Sensual big eyes follow you from every angle, while simultaneously preserving their subtlety and reservation. Expect appeal without profanity, as well as an honest display of...

Oscar Wilde's wild life

10. September 2015
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  I can resist everything except temptation. Oscar Wilde Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (* October, 16, 1854 in Dublin; † November, 30, 1900 in Paris) was an Irish author, poet and one of the most controversial figures of his time. His father was a renowned doctor and wrote books about archeology, while...

Prague – luxury on a low budget  

10. September 2015
City Life, Lifestyle & More
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Have you ever visited Prague, the pearl of Vltava? If so, you'll know exactly how fascinating this uniquely enchanting city can be. Prague is special in a lot of ways: for one, it’s one of the few cities that received relatively little damage during the wars. Secondly, the city looks like...

Skykitchen – enjoy a dinner high above Berl...

9. September 2015
Food, Lifestyle & More
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The andels Hotel, located in Berlin Lichtenberg in the Landsberger Allee, is probably one of the most elegant establishments in all of Berlin. Although the high-rise is characterized by its simplicity, you'll be left in awe the minute you step off the lift into the Skykitchen - a restaurant where...
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