The border that once divided the two Germanys - the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic – has been transformed into the German Green Belt. The biotope provides a new home for flora and fauna while testifying to its conflict-laden history.

Instagram, the widely popular image based social media platform, known for its celebrity selfies, food bloggers and ‘insta-famous’ brand promoters is also being used by artists around the world to great success. The site is launching careers, keeping artists relevant, and changing the way audiences engage with the art world.

In addition to roast pork with dumplings, a pork joint with sauerkraut, and potato salad, no list of German national dishes would be complete without the humble currywurst or curried sausage. The spicy snack was invented 70 years ago.