An original DC-3 Rosinenbomber (Raisin Bomber) still exists in Berlin, and is remembered particularly fondly by American pilot Gail Halvorsen. It was once a major attraction, flying visitors and residents alike over the capital city. Now a major restoration project is underway—and the airplane will soon be flying again. A video from the dpa.

Emotional, playful and a great singing talent: German-Turkish pop-singer Elif is releasing her debut album Unter meiner Haut [Under My Skin] and talks about experiences in life that have touched her deeply. Viel Spaß!

This video may seem to be directed purely at meat eaters, Kopps Restaurant and Grill takes it all the way to vegan! Secret tip: even Hamburger Heaven on Graefestr. in Berlin-Kreuzberg has delicious veggie burgers in addition to their free-range and organic beef. Guten Appetit! (video copyright dpa)

Wannsee is a subdistrict of the Berlin district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf, which is in the far southwestern part of the city. There are many possible places to go swimming there, and a favorite is the Strandbad Wannsee, the ideal place to recover from the stress of the city!

The Domain Dahlem is a former estate, innovative working farm and museum in Berlin. Here people of all ages can see the animals and learn about green agricultural practices. The 800 year-old manor and current “green oasis” was named a lighthouse project in the nationwide “Ideas for the Education Republic” competition in 2011-2012.

During a foray over the fields, Frederick explains to his little piglet brother Piggledy what summer is.

Join Marko for dinner as he enjoys potato soup, Swabian Maultaschen, and a good beer at restaurant in Berlin.

Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Frederick. This time Piggeldy wants to know what “yellow” is.

Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Frederick. This time Piggeldy wants to know what a thunderstorm is.

German Doors cover band Love Street talk about their history as a band and how they fell in love with playing the music of the Doors.

Piggeldy and his big brother Frederick are out and about again, discovering and learning about the world. This time Piggeldy wants to know what ‘nature’ is.

Join pig brothers Piggeldy and Frederick for another walk through the fields. Today Piggeldy wants to know what fire is.

Piggeldy und Frederick is a popular children’s series. Frederick, the big brother, satisfies Piggeldy’s curiosity in every episode by answering his question.

Today he explains the concept of ice skating to him.

Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Frederick. This time Piggeldy wants to know what “infinity” is.

Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Frederick. This time Piggeldy wants to know what “playing” means.