Well, I currently am living in Germany and I really like it. If you were to take a backpacking trip through Europe, I would recommend absolutely seeing Copenhagen, Hamburg, Munich, Amsterdam, Cologne, Vienna (if you can....it is kind of out of the way, but totally stunning and fun), northern Italy (especially in Springtime) and Prague. I think you will have a blast. Feel free to PM me if you need specific information or detailed recommendations.
