Charm of a place lies in the by-lanes

It has been quite a few months that I moved to Heidelberg, Germany for further studies. Being a student in this town you can enjoy a huge majority as it is said that 3/4th of the population of this town are students. What a great place to be indeed! Exploring the city should always be a part of your plans and taking a break to refill your tummy is very important. During my initial days, I have very few words to explain how heavily I was depended on Google maps until I knew my way around this place with time. With a great influx of students coming here to study from all over the world, I felt the urge to play my part in order to make the maps more dependable and informative. Be it about answering questions about accessibility for specially abled persons or finding the best Beer or Schnitzel or be it the best coffee in the town. Coming from Calcutta, India to a place of different language and cultures knowing German definitely gave me an advantage in order to connect with the local people and explore new places. Updating information about the local places I went was always a priority to me, as millions of students who might be coming next can benefit from those few contributions and it is indeed a great feeling when you find local shops to be available on the maps , which are like a hidden treasure in the town yet unpopular. With the help of contributions from other local guides like me, these small and local businesses can get a huge boost. These businesses can surely represent the authentic charm and welcoming nature of this town! I have also tried to list out a few places which one cannot afford to loose out when in Heidelberg. Every time you explore, you discover something new! So keep exploring. :slight_smile:

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