American kids get to make up their own "dungeons" in basements for Halloween fun, but in Germany you can go to the real Frankenstein Castle! Strictly for those who enjoy being frightened... viel Spaß am Halloween! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Ivana shows us some delicious Halloween treats that you can easily make yourself. If you're throwing a party, your guests will be in for a surprise!

Spooky costumes, carved pumpkins and lots of fun—Halloween brings magic, goosebumps and a festive mood to the dark season. In this video, you can learn vocabulary for talking about the holiday in German.

Yabla's own Donna and Alex show us some grilling techniques and some typical German grilling fare. Guten Appetit beim Deutschlernen!

An "old timer" may be an old man in English, but in German an Oldtimer is a classic car! These famous "golden oldies" are taking center stage this weekend in Wettenberg near Giessen. Viel Spaß!

In the old days a two-man tent, a sleeping bag and the fresh outdoors were all you needed. But today's sophisticated camper prefers a few more amenities. This is the well-heeled consumer for whom "glamping" was conceived. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Even with high-tech running shoes, lots of people still suffer injuries. Barefoot running could be the solution! Knee, hip, and back injuries are often caused by an incorrect gait, which running shoes tend to exacerbate. So should we run barefoot like our ancestors?

Yabla's own Cettina interviews Sarah, a student at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

"Gamification" may be an English word, but it is a topic that fascinates researchers all over the world. How can certain activities become more fun or motivational through gaming principles?

Fitness applications are some of the most successful examples of gamification at the moment. However, many scientists and corporations see a lot of potential for motivating people in the workplace as well.

Do you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning? Here are some tips to make things go more easily and quickly in the early hours of the day.

From getting dressed to eating breakfast, here are more lifehacks to help you in the morning.

The world's very first stand-up water slide has opened—in Germany! Best rush ever, or dangerous and overrated?

The Hochstetten football club sings the German folk song "Wir lagen vor Madagaskar" about a doomed group of sailors.

At the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Germany's national team defeated Portugal soundly in Group G. Pop singer Mister Santos and some enthusiastic fans are confident that this may be their year! Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen!