Cettina and Sara talk about Baden-Württemberg, a federal state in the south of Germany that has a number of defining geographical features and cultural hallmarks.

Cettina and Sarah prepare a typical dish from the region of Swabia. Maultaschen are like German ravioli, and are served either fried or in broth.

Could you point to the Rhineland on a map of Germany? Since when has the area officially been Rhineland-Palatinate? And why do tourists flock to it? In this video, you can learn all about the geography, demographics, and landscape of this federal state.

Today, Cettina and Sabine are making "Pfälzer Fläschknepp,” a regional dish from the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate. “Fläschknepp” means “meatballs” in the local dialect. These flavorful, savory meatballs are made from fresh ingredients, and are served with a pungent horseradish sauce. Enjoy!

The final part of our series on the federal states focuses on Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which is one of the most popular domestic vacation destinations in Germany. Why is that? You can find out in this video with Alina and Ms. Klimper.

In this video, Federico shows us a traditional dish from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania made from potatoes, a popular food all over Germany. But how many takes will he need to get it right?

Grete has been living and volunteering in a city near Tel Aviv for the last nine months. In this video, she speaks about her decision to live in Israel for a longer period of time.

Thinking about going abroad for a longer period of time? In this video, Federico shares a bit about his own experience studying in another country.

This edition of Yabla's "slow news" looks at events that have taken place in England, the US, Germany, and Uganda.

Come and join Eva at the Christmas market on Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt! She samples some of the seasonal delicacies, as well as the ever-popular mulled wine.

Loni takes us on a tour of the enchanting city of Avignon in the South of France. It is famous thanks to a children's song and because it was the papal seat at one point. It is also home to several buildings that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Today we are out and about with Alina in Düsseldorf, the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. Join her to find out what this city has to offer!

Have you heard of Portofino? Have a look! Join Ivana for a tour of this stunning city on the Italian Riviera.

In the second part of this mini-series, Ivana shows us Genoa's harbor and shares some interesting facts about Liguria and the Cinque Terre.