During the German leg of my trip, I was lucky enough to stop in several cities, including Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Cologne, where I experienced the culture, met people, and, of course, tried the food. I left knowing I’d only skimmed the surface of German cuisine, but I tasted enough to know that Germany has some truly incredible food.
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When trying to decide the classic book to read for my trip to Germany, I was spoiled for choice. German literature is vast and as complicated as the history of Germany itself, shaped over centuries by shifting borders, empires, and ideas of national identity. I ultimately chose to read Goethe’s Faust, which shaped my itinerary.
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I had no plan for Hamburg, my first stop in Germany. I had just heard that it was a bustling port town, one worth visiting for a few days. I arrived, ready to explore, knowing nothing other than where I was staying and the number of nights I’d be there.
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