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germany: lüneberger heide
While planning Operación Verano Fresco, I stumbled on a region that looked intriguing: marshy bogs, purple-flowered heath, charming hotels & lots of hiking trails. Lüneberger Heide promised to 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
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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