The Mainstrand [Main Beach] is a location which just opened on the shore of the Main river in Frankfurt/Main. The owners redid the interior and the exterior of the previous Strandperle [Beach Pearl] and are old university pals. From their shore patio, one apparently has the best view of the Frankfurt skyline.

In this round of the contest “Summer Cheergirl 2010,” the girls do a photo shoot with an Emperor scorpion. Let’s see how many of them dare to meet this challenge!

If you like pasta, then this recipe is for you! Christiane demonstrates how to make Bavarian spaetzle, which is a type of egg pasta and very easy to prepare! Have fun!

German chancellor Angela Merkel continues her talk at the German Council for Sustainable Development about sustainable ways of living and pleads for the importance of species diversity for us and our life on Earth.

Bad luck for Diane! She is captured by Markus, the soul snatcher, at the medieval market in Durlach near Karlsruhe. Take a look at the rough customs of the Middle Ages and how she ransoms herself. This Yabla exclusive video contains many expressions using the obsolete "Royal We" or Pluralis Majestatis.

That’s definitely no mean feat: Frida Gold’s debut album hasn’t even come out yet, but already they get the opportunity to be the support act for pop queen Kylie Minogue’s five performances in Germany in February and March.

Rüdiger Hoffmann continues to talk about his vacation experience with another couple, their son and their continuously farting dog.

Diane continues her stroll over the Karlsruhe Christmas Market which even boasts a skating rink for young and old to enjoy.

In this round of the competition for the Summer Cheergirl 2010 the girls have to be very courageous. Photographer Joachim Storch takes their pictures, while a redknee tarantula gets comfortable on their cleavages.

Diane shows us the beautiful Christmas offers at the Karlsruhe Christmas Market.

Christiane goes on holiday and gives us the opportunity to “help” her pack.

Youngest Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel returns to his hometown, Heppenheim, just days after his victory in Abu Dhabi. The people of Heppenheim are ecstatic.

The singer/songwriter Jan Wittmer from Karlsruhe has published his debut album [The] Life Is Calling You in 2010. You are listening to the soulful title song. Background vocals and second guitar: Christoph Fürniß.

Get into the Christmas spirit at the Wiesbaden Sternschnuppermarkt [Shooting Star Market]. “Hallo Wiesbaden” was there and asked around how to keep warm during the cold season.

Jenny interviews handball pro Alena again, and this time she is curious about Alena’s leisure activities and interested in her two small rabbits.