Halloumi is pan-fried with sunflower oil - it is quite stable in shape and can withstand quite a bit / © Photo: Georg Berg

Halloumi? Hellim? Grilled cheese from Cyprus

It is white, keeps its shape, squeaks against the teeth and is political. Real halloumi (Greek) or hellim (Turkish) comes from Cyprus and the Mediterranean island has been divided since 1974.

Making-off of a cat photo. Young woman taking a photo of kittens in the old town of Meknes, Morocco. Surely this cat photo was also shared on social media afterwards / © Photo: Georg Berg

World Cat Day without cat

On World Cat Day, the number of cat photos huddling on the Internet will reach a new annual high. But without me. Therefore here cat photos almost without cat

Alphorns are part of the hearty folklore at the gourmet event at the Gompm-Alm in South Tyrol. It takes place every year on the last Sunday in August. Well-known chefs prepare their dishes on old wood-burning stoves / © Photo: Georg Berg

Pfefferlechner craft brewery

South Tyrol is an ideal growth market for craft beer, because the Italians who like to try it are epicureans. Latest brewing creation is an alcohol-free beer

Improvised chess game on the road / © Photo: Georg Berg

Simplicity day

July 12 is the day of simplicity. For this occasion we have compiled a photo gallery with motifs from all over the world. Especially when traveling light, the most beautiful improvisations arise from simplicity and creativity. Henry David Thoreau recommends already in 1854 the return to a simple life.

In Avignon, Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado exhibits his photos on the theme of Amazonia in the Palace of the Popes / © Photo: Georg Berg

Palace of the Popes in Avignon

The Gothic Papal Palace of the southern French city of Avignon conveys its historical significance. Exhibitions and events bring culture to life.

The crew of a prau consists of at least three people. One determines the angle of attack of the sail at the back. Another crew member steers by shifting weight. A loose paddle can be used to steer slightly / © Photo: Georg Berg

Day of the seafarer

On Sailor’s Day, we remember that the art of navigation originated in Polynesia. These boats would have won any regatta not long ago.

Eye contact in Sierra Leone / © Photo: Georg Berg

Trading on top

In Africa, there are hardly any business premises. Saleswomen present their products on their heads. Eye contact with the buyer takes place near the goods.

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