Mercedes-Benz Museum: A Fascinating Dive into Automotive History

October 2, 2016: On Sunday morning, we continued our journey, and it was our first Sunday in Germany. We were struck by how eerily empty the streets of Nuremberg were. It was quite unusual compared to Russia, where weekends are a lively affair with people flocking to cafes and museums. In Germany, even the grocery stores were closed! Thankfully, the trains were running on schedule, and we enjoyed a smooth ride to our next stop, Stuttgart.

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Munich Unveiled: Navigating the Bavarian Capital

September 27, 2016. Excitement swirled within me as we embarked on our German adventure. As the plane soared through the sky, the majestic mountain peaks breaking through wavy clouds hinted at the enchantment awaiting us. While I had caught glimpses of mountains in Spain and Andorra before, viewing them from the airplane provided a fresh perspective. Against the gloomy backdrop of Saint Petersburg and Moscow, Bavaria’s vivid colors took me by surprise, painting a picture of unexpected splendor.

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How I prepared for my trip to Germany and my first time in Moscow

October 2016. It marked my first self-made adventure. Germany was my destination of choice, a country close to my heart. With twelve years of German language study under my belt and a prior visit through a school exchange program, it seemed fitting that it would be the first country I explored independently. The prospect of delving once more into its rich culture and varied landscapes, this time with my boyfriend, filled me with excitement.

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