Hamburg  - It's nearly summer, and flowers and plants are coming out, but not just on balconies and in gardens.

Havana  - In Havana, Monica and Elizabeth hold hands and proudly wear the small golden rings that sealed their "wedding."

Cologne/Hamburg  - How loud is an elephant? What does goat's hair feel like? And how does it smell inside a predator animal's cage?

Hamburg  - A hard-earned bikini figure deserves a grand entrance. After all, who wants to sell their looks short while on the beach or taking a dive from the board?

Tokyo  - Tokyo professionals are getting a quick fix during their lunch breaks and after leaving the office from intravenous drugs that aim to boost beauty and fight fatigue.

Dusseldorf, Germany  ­ Many couples considering marriage plan the big day on a date with high symbolic value and this year the day to say "Yes" falls on August 8 ­
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