Can't believe I almost missed this thread :) Have a lot to say on this, will try to break it down into multiple comments for clarity...

Feel free to ask questions!

So, I am by no means a Germany expert, but I've spent a fair amount of time here. I studied abroad here in 2011, made a couple shorter visits, then moved here in 2013 and have been here since. I've seen most major cities in Germany and have also had a chance to experience parts of the country most foreign tourists miss out on.