I spoke to over 50 people in six states from coast to coast, and I realized once again how culturally rich this country is.

Thanks for your comments along the way, and thanks for following the journey.

The producer on this cross-country adventure was Katie Beck. Check out her photos on our Flickr page.

Explore the interactive map below to view video reports, photographs, and Twitter updates from the road.

Do you have experiences as an exchange student or host family? How did it change your outlook on the United States or other countries?

Is technology and the way it connects people making where you live as an immigrant less important?

I see where they work, where they live and where they learn English and other necessary skills.

What do you think about refugees doing jobs other people don't want to do?

How do you think local communities can best prepare for refugee settlements? What do you think about Emporia's reaction?

Who are they, why did they choose to come here, and what are their first impressions?

Have you had experiences with work and travel or exchange students? What have they taught you about your country? Do you have any stories of your own to share?

Chinese people are the best educated foreign-born group in the United States and many immigrants arriving here today see America more as a starting point than the finish line.

With other countries catching up fast and offering valid job opportunities, do you think America will become a destination mainly for academics?

With the internet, satellite TV and inexpensive telephone calls, it's getting easier and easier to stay in touch no matter where you come from.

Do these advances mean new immigrants are less likely to build local communities?

Is technology changing what it means to be an immigrant?

The publication has been around for decades and its all because of Prashant Shah, who had the idea to start the paper soon after he moved to the US in the 1970s.

The Tribune has grown with the influx of Indian immigrants to America and is now published in three locations including Atlanta and New York.

But it wasn't easy getting to where he is today, and Mr Shah is now passing the mantle on to his son.

What do you think the future holds for publications like the India Tribune as technology continues to change the world of media?

What role do you see them playing in Immigrant communities in the US?

From national grocery chains to one-woman printing stores, immigrants continue to flock to the US and become their own bosses.

Andre Wechsler, a German immigrant living in New York's East Village, saw a gap in the market and decided to take a chance to fulfil a dream.

He opened the only German Currywurst restaurant in the area two years ago, and I stopped by to see how business is going.

Why do you think immigrants are more apt to open their own business than non-immigrants? Are you a recent immigrant who has opened a business? What hurdles have you had to overcome?

That's when you know you have reached Jackson Heights, a neighbourhood made up of mostly South Asian immigrants.

Can you relate to Gulnahar's experiences? Do you think there should be more protections in place for new immigrants entering America and starting out in low paying jobs?

If you think New York City is all about Manhattan, take time out and catch the subway to Corona, Elmhurst, or Jackson Heights and dive into this fascinating mix of cultures.

What are your impressions of Corona and Jackson Heights? Do you agree with Maria who says immigrants today have a much tougher road to travel in accomplishing their American dream? Feel free to leave your comments below.

I then returned as an exchange student in 2001 for one year to live and study at an American high school in northern Florida.

Ever since the first visit, this country has had a certain effect on me - so much of an effect that I chose American Studies as a field of study at my German university and New York as the place to receive my graduate degree.

Now I work and live permanently in Washington, DC, and get the chance to talk to recent fellow immigrants about their experiences thus far in the US.

I want to highlight the diversity of this country with stories from and about immigrant pockets across the nation.

What is America all about today? What and how are these new immigrant groups contributing to society? How are they shaping the country's identity?

I want to know how they view themselves in this ever growing mix of cultures that is the United States of America.

This trip is supposed to tell America something about itself that it did not know before - about the makeup of its society, about the dreams and fears of its newest members.

The blog will be updated constantly, and you can follow along on Twitter, Facebook and Flickr to get even more updates.

I want to read about your experiences as well, so feel free to share them on any of these outlets, or in the comments section below. I'll be sure to check them frequently.

There are more elements than I was able to cover in the time, because much of it comes down to personal experience.

Putting aside some disappointments and new fears about making ends meet, most people I have interviewed agree that the fall of the Wall has been the most important moment in their lifetime.

Thank you all for watching and especially for commenting along my journey. Since so many asked what songs I used in my videos, here's a rundown:

Altenburg: Never Let Me Down Again by Depeche Mode and Your Hand Is Mine by Explosions In The Sky

Leipzig: First Breath After Coma by Explosions In The Sky
Sebnitz: Everloving by Moby

Jena: Everbody's Changing by Keane

Sorge: Tear Drop by Massive Attack

Dessau: Porcelain by Moby

Berlin: Wieder Hier by Marius Müller Westernhagen

Highlights: Run This Town by Jay-Z

What have been your impressions of Berlin and what do you think of the decision to rebuild the city palace?