One particularly enjoyable part of getting to spend an extended period of time in Germany is having the chance to visit parts of Germany that you otherwise might never have taken the time to see. When you're planning a two-week vacation, there's a lot of pressure to see the only the very best of a country -- with such a short time span, it's hard to justify taking the time to see places that are merely nice and pleasant, rather than those that are distinctly beautiful and exciting.

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