Category archives: Lifestyle & More

Body Hair Grooming through the Ages

12. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Body hair is typically human attribute. Some have more, others have less. And often, we have the feeling that nowadays, people tend to hide and remove it. But body hair removal is definitely not a trend of our modern times, as many feminists want to depict it. In fact, in...

Donate your hair to help cancer patients

11. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Donating blood, spinal fluid or even organs is regarded as a selfless and humane act because it will save a person’s life. As long as humanity still is not able to produce and create artificial organs and blood, the medical field will continue relying and depending on kind people who...

The bizarre Scene of Furries

11. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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The internet is a strange place that shows you things you thought never existed. Sometimes, you stumble upon things that can’t be unseen. They burn themselves into your brain and will never leave your consciousness again. One of these things is definitely the bizarre scene of furries. In the furry scene,...

Australian’s Capital Canberra

10. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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The Australian capital Canberra seems to be somewhat forgotten. When it comes to Australia, Melbourne or Sydney is usually mentioned. People hardly know about Canberra although Australia’s capital has a lot to offer. As the eighth largest city of Australia, Canberra is a vibrant center of culture, fashion and architecture. Being...

Uluru – Ayers Rock, the Holy Mountain

9. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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The Ayers Rock also called Uluru by the Aborigines is a large sandstone rock formation in central Australia. In 1873, the rock characterized by a width of 9km and a height of 863km, was discovered by the Europeans. Initially, the surrounding area was supposed to be used for agriculture. However,...

Ester Restaurant in Sydney

8. January 2016
Food, Lifestyle & More
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In the wonderful Australian city of Sydney you will find a restaurant called Ester. A trendy atmosphere meets fantastic gourmet food and enchants every visitor. The moment you enter the Ester restaurant, you will be overwhelmed by the charm of the establishment. The open kitchen and the chic but at the same time casual style of the interior...

Three Reasons why you should visit Australia

8. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Have you not been to Australia but wonder why everyone waxes lyrical about it? Perhaps you don’t really get the hype on this faraway country. Don’t worry; there are enough reasons why you should visit Australia. Here are three reasons why your next destination should be Australia. Australia’s nature is beautiful...

A Town Like Alice

8. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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“It's no good going on living in the ashes of a dead happiness.” Nevil Shute, A Town Like Alice „ A Town Like Alice“ is a book written by author Nevile Shute and was published in 1950. In said masterpiece, war and love represent the core of the plot.  A love...

5 Features to show you whether you’re a Syd...

8. January 2016
City Life, Lifestyle & More
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Sydneysiders: You can mostly tell which people (Indians, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, French…) from which countries live in which part of your city, as it seems like there are districts/suburbs for every country. You’re a busy person, a busy big city person, but nevertheless you always stay relaxed and polite! When it comes to...

Export Hit from Australia

7. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Australia is a fascinating country that attracts visitors from around the world thanks to its impressive nature and attractive cities. Backpackers in particular are attracted there. No wonder that everything tourists love quickly spreads around the world. What kind of items, food or music has made the leap from Australia...

The lost generation of Aboriginal descent

6. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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The lost or stolen generations were children of  Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who were removed from their families from 1909 to 1969 and brought to state-owned children’s homes or they were given up for adoption. 20% of all aboriginal children at that time were victims of this terrible act. When the...

Australia’s strangest laws

5. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Laws are defined to govern a state or country. Every citizen is bound to abide by the laws of a country. They are supposed to establish order and to prevent chaotic and anarchist structures. Nevertheless, even the most modern countries such as Australia have laws that seem kind of ridiculous...

Is the Tasmanian Tiger still alive?

4. January 2016
Lifestyle & More, Animals & Nature
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Thanks to its isolated location in the Pacific Ocean, Australia possesses a very unique and fascinating flora and fauna that is particularly characterized by a variety of marsupials just like the kangaroo. The top predator used to be the thylecine or Tasmanian Tiger. It is a marsupial as big as...

New Year’s Dinner

31. December 2015
Food, Lifestyle & More
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New Year's Eve is normally spent with friends or family. You laugh together, you chat and reminisce and then party like crazy later. It is important to first of all provide a proper basis, preferably with an abundant dinner to eat one’s fill. In order to combine the nice things...

Wonderful gift ideas for family & friends

23. December 2015
Lifestyle & More, Other Stories
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What we should buy our loved ones for Christmas? This issue seems to cause us trouble every year during the holiday season. Here are some incredible gift ideas that will hopefully give you some inspiration: Mom: For our beloved mother we have to think about something very special to show her how much she means to us....

New Year’s Eve all around the globe

21. December 2015
Lifestyle & More, Other Stories
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Only a couple of days until Germany breaks out into a huge collective party for New Year’s Eve. The process will most likely look almost identical in different places. After all, even the catch phrase for Dinner for One says “The same procedure as every year”. The real question here...

Scandinavian Design

20. December 2015
Art, Design and Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Scandinavian design stands out from the rest of the design world whether we’re talking about fashion, furniture or décor items. Minimalism and functionality are the key concepts that define the Nordic style. It’s needless to mention that "Scandinavian Simplicity" a world-renowned concept. The design "Made in Scandinavia" is famous and...

Scandinavia & Tradition

19. December 2015
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Scandinavia is a region with great cultural assets, many customs and traditions. Scandinavia consists of the countries Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway - four countries that share a common or similar culture. The people in these countries pay a lot of attention to caring for and maintaining the existing customs....

Scandinavian Shopping in Berlin

18. December 2015
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Are you a great fan of Scandinavia? And you don’t want to give up the minimalist design of the Nordic countries, which is currently super trendy in fashion and accessories, furniture and décor? Here’s the top solution for you. Let me introduce Scandinavian shopping in Berlin. In the small boutiques...

Scandic Restaurant Berlin

17. December 2015
Berlin, Food, Lifestyle & More
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If you are looking for an excellent Scandinavian-inspired restaurant in Berlin, the Scandic Hotel at the Potsdamer Platz is exactly what you are looking for. The restaurant is located on the third floor of the Scandic Hotel, which also impresses with an amazing bar. This is why the hotel is not only the perfect place to stay during...

The Most Beautiful Travel Destinations in Sca...

17. December 2015
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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For many, Scandinavia is the most beautiful destination in the world. Aside from the stunning natural spectacles Scandinavia scores with its beautiful old towns perfect for a weekend trip, picturesque forests and fjords, Arctic landscapes and architectural sophistication define the peninsula around Sweden, Norway and, in a broad sense, even Finland. That's...
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