By the time you read this, I’ll be flying from the prairies of the American heartland to the lush forest deep in the heart of Germany. I’ll be writing about the topics I love to cover — local artists and craftspeople, how history shapes communities, farm to table dining and off the beaten path travel — just in a different country. And I get to visit Christmas markets! So. Many. Christmas markets. I feel like I’ve been training my whole life for this trip. Bring me your handma