Category archives: Lifestyle & More

How to light a room perfectly

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For an interior designer, there is nothing more beautiful than a perfectly lit room because the perfect lighting is absolutely necessary to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. But how do you light a room in the best way possible? It depends on where you place the light and for what...

"Glücksjäger“ – Palazzo’s new fantast...

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The Palazzo Spiegelpalast in Nürnberg( which translates to mirror palace) is once again opening its gates for anyone who wants to enjoy haute cuisine, entertainment, magic and a breathtaking show. In the Palazzo, culinary bliss, entertaining arts, comedy and pure joy become one explosive show which guarantees a memorable evening. For...

Fashion meets Interior: Zara Home

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Zara Home focuses on the atmosphere that you create for your home. The label’s huge range of decorative products creates a unique aesthetic based on the harmonious coordination of different designs. This collection isn’t only based on textiles, but also offers various pieces made of other materials. Zara combines functionality...

Back to nature

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[caption id="attachment_122252" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Urban Outfitters[/caption] Despite modern inventions, technology and the unstoppable process of urbanization, nature will always stay a powerful and, more importantly, beautiful force in this world. Inviting Mother Nature into one’s home has never been this trendy. Be it flowers, plants or miniature bonsai trees – they...

Amazing DIY Furniture made of Europallets

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Furnishing and decorating a flat can be a real challenge particularly if you only have a limited budget at your disposal. Don’t worry. Furniture made of europallets is super trendy and easy to make. With europallets you can build unique furnishings that are cool and extremely cheap because you can...

Architecture “Made in Russia”: Gingerbrea...

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Russian cities are marked by ostentatious monumental buildings. The architectural style is a historical heritage and is still an important feature of the big cities’ skylines. The Stalinist architecture appears pretentious and with a lot of ornaments, which is why it’s also called the gingerbread style. Urban buildings meet shoddy...

A chamber full of curiosities and art from al...

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The Russian czar Peter I. succeeded in establishing modern conditions and structures in the Russian empire. Since he loved science and appreciated intellect, he had schools and universities built throughout the empire. Because his curiosity and thirst for knowledge seemed endless, he developed the habit of looking for so-called “cabinets...

Carpet Craze - Do Russians walk on their wall...

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Apart from the wooden Matrjoschka doll on the shelf, there is definitely one conspicuity that appears extremely characteristic and prominent in a typical Russian household: oriental looking carpets. Nevertheless, the eye-catching rugs do not only decorate the floor to keep the feet warm. Instead Russians seem to prefer attaching the...

Russia’s Most Luxurious Vodkas

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Russia is a country where vodka is probably considered the national drink, which is why I’m going to show you the country’s most precious luxury vodkas that can spice up any drink! As we all know, when it comes to vodka, it’s all about the quality. Not only are the...

Russia’s First Street Art Museum

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Russia’s young generation isn’t only interested in sports and adventure, but also in art and culture. The fascinating country in Asia attracts young travelers just like culture-loving adults. The versatility of the country determines its charm, which has now gained a new attraction. In St. Petersburg, well known for the...

Let Putin be your next workout buddy

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In the course of our gym efforts, we come across many opinion leaders, gym inspirations that help us motivate ourselves to actually roll off the couch and drag our tired bodies to the gym. We have Jen Selter, who obviously showed us how nice squats can be for you or...

Sektor Gasa - Punk Rock made in the USSR

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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...

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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...

The enchanting world of ballet

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The effortlessness in something that requires absolute control - that is what captures me in ballet. For me, it’s the perfect combination of brilliant proficiency and pure aesthetics. And now that it’s Christmas, we get to see all the classics from Tchaikovsky’s “nutcracker” and “swan lake”. They are the embodiment...

Becoming a real man

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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?

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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...

Weeny Weaning Restaurant London - the first b...

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Just recently the so-called 'Weeny Weaning Restaurant' opened in London - the world's first restaurant only for babies. The idea came from the successful brand Ella's Kitchen known for specializing in baby food. The restaurant's goal is to make babies eat healthy food and to make them associate something positive with eating. The children can train their...

KUCHI Restaurant Berlin

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If you’re looking for a super delicious Japanese restaurant in Berlin that is furthermore characterized by a pleasant ambience  you should totally pay the Kuchi Restaurant located in several hip and trendy boroughs in Berlin a visit. In Mitte and Charlottenburg, the Kuchi Berlin offers the most delicious food from Japan, mainly specializing...