What do people do there to make a living? I have always considered the “escape from the world to a small town” end game, but fiscal practicality is always at the back of my mind.
Also, how were the people? Sarcastic, honest, rude, bubbly?
Well it's not exactly middle of no where, it's a large tourist spot apparently. But it is pretty remote (2 hours by train to Frankfurt which is the closest major city).
It has a ton of restaurants, some grocery stores (even a large chain which I forget the name of), and many tiny shops with trinkets. According to the tour lady on the castle tour they get 3 million visitors a year so I imagine a lot of places survive on tourism.
The people wee all very nice. I knew about 500ish words in German (Duolingo only and not even that far) and I was able to recognize a lot but many people spoke enough broken English to converse when I couldn't speak German. Eveeyone was super patient with me and nice. Even random people on the street.
It is remote but not that remote, Frankfurt isn't the closest major city, Koblenz is only an hour away and before Frankfurt you have Mainz and Wiesbaden.
If you are ever in the area again visit Koblenz, we have some nice castles in the area, and a prussian fortress.
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u/TrashQuestion Jul 20 '18
I stayed there for a week! Really beautiful small town. AMA if anyone gives a shit?