The biggest deal is airfare. Last time there was an apartment at my sisters that they rent out to guests. It is really pretty cheap. I stayed with her which helps lot and then I usually buy groceries, make dinner to help off set my being there expense. So it can be done. I'll have to do an inn if possible while in Germany since I didn't do a great job of keeping in touch with my German friends. If I waited until May, the airfare would double since it is high season.
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