I've lived in Berlin for 5 years. The US will always be my home, but I feel more at ease living in Europe.

I've lived in Berlin for 5 years. The US will always be my home, but I feel more at ease living in Europe.

Living in Germany has made access to hiking across Europe more accessible.Courtesy of Joe BaurI grew up in the Midwest and miss the friendliness and small talk back home.Pleasant chitchat has been rare for me in Germany, but I continue to live here for the hiking and security.I feel safer in Germany compared with the US.In late August 2016, my wife and I landed in Düsseldorf. It was love at first sight.We're avid hikers, and I remember the feeli…