Upon arriving in Hamburg, I was struck by the city's divergence from my expectations of traditional European history. Instead of gothic architecture and artistic struggles, I encountered a stark reality that felt dissonant with my vision of the city. This experience sparked deep reflections on life as an expatriate in this vibrant yet complex urban landscape.
An American moving to Hamburg
Via bygonebureau.com
„When I arrived in Hamburg, I felt somewhat disappointed in its lack of “Old European” history. I wanted to immerse myself in gothic architecture and struggling artists but found prostitutes instead."
An American moving to Hamburg.
Great reflections on Hamburg and emigration from a expatriates perspective.
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