CW: american privilege

Also doing a bit of Amsterdam and Paris. Not an ideal time with COVID, I know, but... its probably never gonna be a better time, either.

Experiences? Things to try? Avoid?

Hoping to get a feel for every day life in Germany. Don't care too much tourist stuff. First time over the pond, so looking to soak in as much "non-american" stuff as possible.

  • 5trong5tyle [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    Germany is a large country for European standards, so you'd have to pinpoint a bit where you're going to be. From wanting to go to Amsterdam and Paris as well I would guess the Western part.

    I lived in Amsterdam for 3 years and in my opinion it's a touristy kip nowadays. Probably more worthwhile to go to Utrecht, or if you're looking for the most leftist experience in the Netherlands, Nijmegen. Be aware that most proper Nijmegenaren aren't bigfans of Americans, as they accidentally bombed the shit out of the city in WW2 and they will tell you about it.

    For all these places also keep in mind how much time you'll be spending there, definitely wouldn't do Paris on less than 3 full days if it's your first time there, there's so much to see and do.