The Town of Beethoven

From Bonn to Köln

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January 10th 2008
My first two days in Europe. To put it in a word... cold. A couple more words though would see it being not too cold. Bonn luckily has been soft on me and a great way to introduce me to Europe. I'm staying with the Vogt-Schmickler's, my sisters first host family from her German exchange way back when. They have been the perfect home away from home and they can cook great which means I've had lots ... read more

Europe » Germany » North Rhine-Westphalia » Bonn

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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