Heidelberg Hotel

The Language Barrier

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October 13th 2010
My first (of many) revelations for this trip: there is something so very satisfying about successfully going beyond your comfort zone. I suppose that this needs a bit of explaining. Before undertaking this trip, I was aware that there was no chance it would go on without hitting a snag, but it is funny how much I underestimated the challenge of navigating a language barrier. Upon entering Germany ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more