Eurail pass in hand, I departed Copenhagen for Hamburg.
Before this trip I was a novice train station navigator, and now I think I could do it for a living. Who needs a career when you’re a professional foreign language sign decipher-er?
Maintaining the ‘plan-as-I-go’ motto, I got a tip from a local German who told me where to find a hostel in Hamburg and what to do for the night. I arrived to an extremely warm welcome from two Polish guys. We waited half an hour for the receptionist to get back from dinner to check us in. Guess that’s what you get when you pick the cheapest hostel in town!
Night two in Berlin I met two more nice people and had some insightful conversation. One of the most important parts about traveling (especially solo) is keeping an open mind to new perspectives, cultures, and ideas.
The second day in Berlin, I met with two people from a non-profit organization for a brief off-the-record interview. The insights I gained have set me up for the next planned meetings in Paris and Calais.
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Kyle Huber 