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From vanilla to chocolate or strawberry, gelato is popular across the globe. Sergio Dondoli is one of just 10 master gelatieri in Italy, and he revealed to DW the secrets of making the Italian treat.

Secluded beaches, towering waterfalls and spectacular landscapes are all found in the Westfjords, Iceland's remote natural splendor. The Lonely Planet travel guide has listed the peninsula among its "Best in Travel" areas for 2022.

When you walk through Edinburgh, some parts may look familiar. Many places in Scotland's capital inspired British author J.K. Rowling in writing her books about the young wizard.

British artist Kirsty Elson can’t pass up what washes up on the beach. She is always on the lookout for material for her art. Washed-up flotsam inspires her to create original miniatures.

What’s it actually like to live in a police state? A game developed by Deutsche Welle gives an idea. Chats in a Messenger app help the players solve the disappearance of a civil liberties activist.

The Cosquer Cave off the French coast, near Marseille, is the only known underwater cave from the Stone Age. Discovered in 1985, it's home to hundreds of Paleolithic artworks. Now, a replica in the newly-opened Cosquer Mediterranee museum provides visitors with a glimpse into the past.

Willi Schmid is considered the best master cheesemaker in Switzerland. The cheeses he produces in Lichtensteig have earned him titles such as the " King of Cheese", or even "Mozart of the Cheesemakers".

Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 70 years on the throne. But for British monarchist Anita Atkinson from Weardale, each day is a good day to celebrate the royals. She owns some 12,000 trinkets commemorating the Windsors.

The humorous and erotic burlesque performance style is seeing a renaissance. And Scotsman Tom Harlow puts on boylesque shows, keeping his audience entertained with a mix of striptease and comedy.

British racer Charlie Martin is the only trans-woman in pro motorsports. She competes in long-distance races all over Europe and has become a champion for the trans-gender movement, as well.

David Lebuser shows how skateboarding can be both a lifestyle and an extreme sport. The German champion in wheelchair skating gives workshops and helps de-construct stereotypes.

Mathildenhöhe in Darmstadt is a work of art in its own right and one of the birthplaces of European modernism. DW reporter Nicole Frölich explores the artists’ colony, which UNESCO named a World Heritage Site in 2021.