Episode 22: Reflections on Being a Tourist
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This episode is a little different from previous episodes! Today, I’m sharing some of my personal stories and how my travel inspiration and experiences have evolved over the years.
If you’re wondering how to balance seeing the popular sights with getting off the beaten path, you’ll enjoy this episode.
I talk about my journey from being starstruck by Germany’s bucket-list landmarks to discovering the joy of wandering off the beaten path – even when it doesn’t turn out the way I’d envisioned.
I also share suggestions and tips for finding balance on your own trip and the most important element of any meaningful and memorable trip.
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About Cate
Hi, I’m Cate, host of the Germany Travel Planning podcast and co-founder with my husband Aaron of My Germany Vacation.
I used to live in Germany and have worked as a German professor and intercultural trainer preparing people to live, study, and work in Germany. Aaron, who used to work in IT, and I have 35 years experience traveling to all corners of Germany (and into surrounding countries).
As digital nomads we spend several months each year in Germany and surrounding countries doing on the ground travel research.
We started My Germany Vacation to help you plan unforgettable, stress-free, and super fun trip to Germany and beyond. We’d love to help you, too!

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