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germany: lüneberger heide

Operación Verano Fresco, vacation map, Germany, Deutschland

While planning Operación Verano Fresco, I stumbled on a region that looked intriguing: bogs, purple-flowered heath, charming hotels & lots of hiking trails. Lüneberger Heide looked like it would be a relaxing getaway after so many city days, but little did I know it would turn into one of the most memorable stays of our Germany vacation…

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germany: berlin

Germany, Berlin, Deutschland, bridge, Speer, river

Something rare happened during this trip: I failed to unravel what makes Berlin tick. Meeting Rafa for a four-day break in the midst of a guidebook research assignment, he planned to show me why he loves the capital so much. In fact, everyone I know raves about Berlin. We saw killer museums, found interesting World War II remnants & enjoyed beautiful architecture; however, something seemed to be missing. What could it be?

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germany: guidebook research 2024

Rick Steves, guidebook research, Germany, map

Deustchland? Not my typical Mediterranean home turf, for sure. I hadn’t been to Germany in at least 20 years, & all the cities above were completely new to me. With little time to brush up on some rusty, dusty German, I hoped for the best… & was pleasantly surprised. This book assignment helped me rediscover what a great destination Germany is. Let’s get going!

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