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.

The battle against the extra pounds, less social contact and scarcely having enough enough time for themselves: brand-new mothers could write a book about it. However, a new fitness trend is sweeping Germany and it ought to help mothers who find themselves in this dilemma. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

At this fashion show the models tear their clothes off. Eroticism, wit and style - that spells burlesque! The women of the female dance group the Teaserettes show a lot of skin and sexy fashion on stage as well as behind the scenes. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The girl with the big mouth is back. After a 2-year break, LaFee's new album "Free" has come out. Her lyrics are more mature and her styling is crazier than ever. Only question left is: How do her fans feel about it?
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A fine example of German Schlager music, singer Nicole performs a song inspired by Ernest Hemingway's book of the same name.

Nicole is a German Schlager singer. With her performance of the song "Ein bisschen Frieden," she won the Eurovision contest of 1982 at age 17.

German Schlager singer Nicole performs her 1982 hit "Papillon," which addresses the butterfly as a symbol of hope and freedom.

„Nicos Weg“ is a series for German learners. In the first episode, Nico is listening to German lessons when he runs into Emma and her mother.

As Nico leaves the airport, he has some bad luck with his suitcase.

Nico's bag was accidentally loaded into a taxi and driven away! Luckily, someone offers to help.

Nico still doesn't have his luggage, and can't exactly remember his aunt's address. Lisa and Emma offer to give him a ride into the city.

Nico learns how to tell Emma and Lisa his name in German. When they stop to put gas in the car, he sees something he recognizes.

Nico thinks he has maybe found his bag, but no such luck.

Nico, Lisa, and Emma run into Lisa's friend Max, who suggests that they get Lisa's father to help with Nico's situation.

Lisa calls her father, a policeman, to see if he can help find Nico's aunt.