Category archives: Lifestyle & More

Why we eat more during winter

24. December 2016
Food, Lifestyle & More
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Everybody experienced the phenomenon of craving for additional carbs during winter. While most people feel like eating more raw fruits and vegetables during summer, the meals almost cannot be hearty enough during low temperature months. We not only decide to eat different meals in the winter, often times we also find...

Art on Instagram

8. December 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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(Art by Daniel Arsham) You don't want to get out of your bed, but your cultural spirit longs for nourishment? Cover yourself up again and take a deep breath. With those three artists and art enthusiasts at your fingertips, you can easily get some great inspiration on Instagram. Anthony Lister https://www.instagram.com/p/BMmihMhhoe4/ Ranging from Popart,...

Aytm - The Interior Specialists

8. December 2016
Art, Design and Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Nordic & Chick: the up-and-coming label AYTM from Denmark is represented in every interior shop by now. With a small hint of luxury and elegance, the typical scandinavian look gets a completely new and irresistible charm. Behind AYTM (="aitem"), there's Kathrine and Per Gran Hartvigsen, who also have been successfully...

How Instagram makes us sick

7. December 2016
Love & Relationships, Lifestyle & More
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The emergence of Social Media is stressful. Of course, platforms like facebook and the likes have many benefits. Staying in contact was never that easy. But observing the life of other people has its darker sides as well. The power lies in the hands of the consumer. But if the consumer...

Antonia Canova Expo In Berlin

6. December 2016
Art & Culture, Berlin, Lifestyle & More
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The neoclassic artist Antonio Canova is a major name in sculpting. The Bode Museum in corporation with the Staatsballet Berlin will hold an expo, where Canova´s art will be shown. The theme of this expo will be "dance", as three human sized dancing marble sculptures will be shown there for people...

Nazis on Facebook

6. December 2016
Lifestyle & More, Other Stories
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At the latest after the alarming election results of this year, everyone must admit the fact that right-wing groups are not only present, but they're also growing. Social media enable the Nazis to reach and connect many people. Loudspeakers online have been supported by 7000 right-extremist internet contributions, 80% on Facebook....

Sailor Moon for safer sex

3. December 2016
Love & Relationships, Lifestyle & More
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Sailor Moon, who is one of the most famous superheroes in Japan, is being used for an STDS campaign by the Japanese ministry of health. The Japanese ministry of health started a campaign, in which 60.000 heart shaped boxes with Sailor Moon´s face on its cover were spread cross country. Those...

Most livable cities in the world

1. December 2016
City Life, Lifestyle & More, Travel & Abenteuer
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  Since 2007, the London lifestyle magazine Monocle posts a ranking of the most livable cities in the world. Criteria for this ranking are affordable accommodation, healthcare system, infrastructure, public transportation, crime rate and career opportunities of the city. In addition to that other factors like tolerance to foreigners, nightlife and...

The Need for Sweet

28. November 2016
Food, Lifestyle & More
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Mabye this scenario sounds familiar to you: You're already laying in your bed, you've actually had enough, you're full, but there's still something missing.. Did you have dessert? And there it is; suddenly this odd desire for your favorite sweet overcomes you. Unfortunately, this feeling is quite common, but moreover,...

Food-Trends 2017

26. November 2016
Food, Lifestyle & More
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      "Seafood is the future" "What do we want to eat in the future?" this research question by nutrition expert Hanni Rützler bases on the next "Food" trends in the near future. Seafood is becoming increasingly popular, but the over-fishing of some sea animals undoubtedly limits its availability. Artificial aqua cultures could...

The best Instagram accounts from the Netherla...

26. April 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More, Travel & Abenteuer
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Holland has many diverse talents that represent their creativity in different ways. Nowadays, there are fortunately social platforms like Instagram, where creativity can be shownm which offers artists the opportunity to publish their work. This is particularly great for photographers, of which I now introduce to you the best Dutch accounts that should not be missed...

Dopper – The sustainable plastic bottles

26. April 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Plastic trash is one of the biggest environmental problems of our time. It is not biodegradable, is often contaminated with toxic plasticizers, animals perish thanks to them and they are simply everywhere. Another major problem is the accessibility to clean potable water that is not available in many countries. The Dutch...

New in Berlin – Illustrations by Sophia Hal...

19. April 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Berlin attracts people like the light attracts moths, milk attracts cats and mussel meat attracts river crabs. But artist Sophia Halamoda, a Berliner by choice, has now created the first guide to Berlin and also illustrated it personally. The globetrotter has gathered enough Berlin-experience to make it easier for the...

Erfurt – The City of Flowers

12. April 2016
City Life, Lifestyle & More
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Already since the 19th century, Erfurt has been known for its extraordinary horticulture and its seeds. No wonder then, that Erfurt is also known as the city of flowers. Numerous nurseries and their particular cultivations have made the “City of Flowers” world famous. Erfurt is especially famous due the grasslands,...

Flower Power Bed Linen and Textiles

11. April 2016
Art, Design and Culture, Lifestyle & More
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[caption id="attachment_134012" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Urban Outfitters[/caption] Spring has arrived and with it the world starts to shine in new bright, beautiful colors. It's high time we spice up our bedrooms and living rooms. For a great part of us women, nothing goes over flower home decor or flower shapes. Simply exchange...

In a Glided Cage - Prinzessin Aiko

5. April 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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The Emperor of Japan is still the highest secular and spiritual authority for many inhabitants of his country, even after the Tenno discarded all his power after the lost world war. The family of the emperor continues to follow the strict rules of the court. While they are close to...

Interior-Trend: Succulents

3. April 2016
Art, Design and Culture, Lifestyle & More
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If you’re a fan of modern minimalism (clear lines, purist color schemes) in terms of interior design, you will soon find yourself in a dilemma. You will ask yourself: How do I round off this style? Or even: Will intricate items or big floral arrangements somehow disturb my theme? Possibly,...

Beer, Beaches and Bikinis - Spring Break

30. March 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Being born and raised in Berlin one does normally regard to other cultures party habits with a little bit of scepticism. The strange and bizarre festivities displayed by other nations often seem so different and almost not understandable considering the pure and uttermost brainlessness the gathered party crowd shows. One of...

The bass is a bomb: Tel Aviv

29. March 2016
City Life, Lifestyle & More
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Spoiled by Berlin's thriving nightlife, we developed a little bit of arrogance towards the party scene many other city's have to offer. In comparison to our favorite party metropolis, they seem too small, too prude and too boring. In most cases there seems to be no gain in trying to...
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