Author Archives: Andreas Moser

About Andreas Moser

I am a lawyer in Germany, with a focus on international family law, migration and citizenship law, as well as constitutional law. My other interests include long walks, train rides, hitchhiking, history, and writing stories.

The best season for hiking

Posted on 2018-09-10 by Andreas Moser

… is autumn, I determined last weekend, as I was plucking apples, pears and plums from the trees lining the path from Amberg to Nürnberg in what seemed to be at least a temporary Cockaigne.

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Have you seen this dog?

Posted on 2018-09-10 by Andreas Moser

Ok, maybe you have already seen this before. But I haven’t, so I found it super-funny when I spotted this poster in Alfeld, on a long hike from Ammerthal to Nürnberg.

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Bloodbath

Posted on 2018-09-03 by Andreas Moser

Listening to the conversation between the surgeon and her two assistants today, I overheard some things that got me slightly worried (and thankful for that curtain between my head and the part that I was operated on). “Oh my god! … Continue reading →

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Scary Movie

Posted on 2018-09-01 by Andreas Moser
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Aretha Franklin (1942-2018)

Posted on 2018-08-16 by Andreas Moser

Sad news can be a reason to (re)watch one of the best films of all time.

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Birthday Walk from Vienna to Bratislava

Posted on 2018-08-12 by Andreas Moser

Zur Originalfassung auf Deutsch. It had been storming and thunderstorming the whole night. That was good, because the air was clear and it was ten degrees cooler than the oppressive July average. Perfect for hiking. On the other hand, there … Continue reading →

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Big Dreams

Posted on 2018-07-13 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung dieser Geschichte. I went on a date, which was of course a mistake. As we were cruising in her Volkswagen Golf, stopping at green lights and crossing red ones, she asked a straightforward question: “So, what do … Continue reading →

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Next trip: Krakow

Posted on 2018-06-10 by Andreas Moser

Apparently, studying at a distance-education university does not only mean that I can study from anywhere, but also that they are taking me on trips. As part of my studies in history, I’ll be going on a field trip to Poland, starting … Continue reading →

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Anthony Bourdain, 1956-2018

Posted on 2018-06-09 by Andreas Moser

Food is a big part of travel. For some people, it’s the most exciting part. Unfortunately, food is the part of life in which I am least adventurous. I wish I was open to try anything once, but if somethings … Continue reading →

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Renting in Germany

Posted on 2018-05-28 by Andreas Moser

Rental contracts all over the world: You agree on the monthly rent, the landlord gives you the key, you move in and pay the rent every month. If there is an issue, you call each other and talk about it. … Continue reading →

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