One of the main reasons why we chose to explore Germany was to visit family. I was so happy for Justin to meet my German side, since they were unable to make it to our wedding. Walking around Dinslaken with my fam, I fell in love with the tile at the subway station and the typography in apartment buildings. A moment that I will cherish involves my step-grandmother showing me some old photographs of my father growing up. When I came to Germany as a seven year old, I remember just focusing my attention on ice cream. This time, I was able to explore the city that my dad grew up in and actually appreciate it.

Another reason Germany was on our list to visit was for the castles. Since we are big Game of Throne fans, we were so excited to explore Burg Eltz - one of only two castles in Germany that were never attacked. Burg Eltz was stunning, and we took a tour to learn about the generations of families that lived in this remote medieval castle. Since our time here was also limited, we opted to sail the Rhine River, see other 20 other castles, and visit the small town of Rüdesheim am Rhein.

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