It is getting warm again outside and it's time to get out your bicycle! But before you hit the road, you may want to make some safety checks, outlined in this video, to avoid any nasty surprises! (video copyright dpa)

Author and ex-stripper Funny van Money feels more comfortable naked than with clothes on, but don't think just because she was a table dancer that she's no expert on feminist semiotics! The sporty and intellectual side of this possible future Olympic sport.
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Crossed arms or slumped shoulders will get you nowhere when it comes to flirting. Watch this video to learn about the best body language for communicating with that special someone! (video copyright dpa)

Climbing up a vertical — no, it is more than vertical — wall with your bare hands and no ropes may seem like madness to some, but actually, in the environment of the bouldering halls, it is relatively safe and very good for personal fitness. (video copyright dpa)

Professional cook Tolga von Klein from the Kochhaus Berlin shows us how to turn a simple salad into a... mouth experience! He also gives us some invaluable tips on how to find the best fresh asaparagus and how to know just where to cut the stems. Warning: just watching this will make you hungry! Guten Appetit!

There was a lot of excitement on the red carpet in front of the Festival Hall of the Frankfurt Music Fair, as stars like The BossHoss, Silbermond and Frida Gold came to show their appreciation for the music industry professionals behind the scenes and also to celebrate with them. Enjoy!

The holidays have come and gone, but they have left you a little something behind... or maybe a slightly bigger behind! Personal trainer Erik Habel gives us a good workout that is somewhere between high-speed yoga and sumo training... Get the lead out! (video copyright dpa)

When a lot has happened, there is a lot of talk, but a lot of it is useless. These ladies and gentlemen, however, came prepared with something to say! (video copyright dpa)

Our eyes were glued to the celebrities again in 2013, with some giving Hollywood-style red carpet entries, and others making a down and dirty exit. (video copyright dpa)

Part two of this series takes Yabla star reporter Diane to a catapult stand, where the carnie gives her a detailed account of the history of the catapult, and on to the "Mercenaries" club, whose members wear medieval costumes and barter their services in Bretten's Peter and Paul Festival. Enjoy!

Litte kids on big motorbikes, part 3: The organizer of the event at the ADAC training ground in Bensheim talks about his job, and a volunteer discusses how she helps out.

Yamina shows us how to do some of the combinations of Yoga positions that make up the "sun salutation". Try doing a number of these first thing in the morning before breakfast, you won't believe how much it can energize your day. Plus you can learn German at the same time you are keeping yourself fit! Viel Spaß!

Yabla star reporter Diane takes to the streets of Karlruhe to ask people about their plans for New Year's Eve and their resolutions for the coming year with a suprisingly diverse array of responses. Guten Rutsch!

Monsters for Christmas? They are the sinister contrast to our friendly Santa Claus: While the latter likes to turn a blind eye to naughty children, the Krampus rattles his chain to get the necessary respect from the little ones. The Krampus run in Munich always takes place on two Sundays during Advent.

"I'm dreaming of a wet Christmas?" I'll bet it's the first time you've heard that one! Diving instructor Werner Lambert has placed an entire life-sized Christmas diorama underwater in the Moselle town of Bernkastel-Kues. Here's to a very wet Christmas! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

In part two of this series, Yabla star reporter Diane is live and in person at the Christmas Cup Frisbee Championships in Karlsruhe. Diane interviews several players and we get some great shots of the game itself. Enjoy!

Yabla's star reporter Diane takes us on a tour of the team sport Ultimate Frisbee at the Karlsruhe Christmas Cup. If you are up for starting the day with frisbee and a cold beer, then you have come to the right place!

Promoting mulled wine this winter, Sabine Braunert has been named the German Mulled Wine Queen. From November 27th, she will be raising the glass of mulled wine in her new official capacity. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Little kids on big motorbikes, part 2! Check out the tricky obstacle course at AC Bensheim.

When you think of surfing, Hawaii probably comes to mind, but Munich, Germany? For years, the Eisbach stream was symbolized the exotic side of Munich, but in recent years it has become one of the city's major tourist attractions. So head to Bavaria and catch a wave, dude! (video copyright dpa)

Little kids on big motorbikes! Check out this report on the coverage of the Trial Championship at Bensheim.

Obstacle course biking in the heart of Berlin? On a special course called "Pumptrack," bike riders are doing the rounds in the big city. A lot of earth, muscles and creativity went into building this course. Check out this exciting video for a look into inner-city BMXing and mountain biking! Viel Spaß!
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The AOK Health Magazine takes an active interest in showing the children of Hesse how important and how good a healthy diet can be. Unhealthy eating can wind up costing a society billions every year, so here Germany sets an excellent example for making an active effort in preventative health measures. And they have fun doing it,enjoy!

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]