Author Archives: Andreas Moser

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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 Island of the General

Posted on 2017-11-20 by Andreas Moser

In November 1860, Giuseppe Garibaldi could have asked for anything. He had begun a campaign with less than a thousand men, but had marched from victory to victory. He had ignited enthusiasm for an idea that had seemed unrealistic until … Continue reading →

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How about tipping?

Posted on 2017-11-16 by Andreas Moser

Wikipedia has this map of tipping customs in restaurants: This might be useful for those of you who like to do things as they are done customarily. Me, I am rather skeptical regarding tipping. And it really pisses me off … Continue reading →

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The most beautiful time of the year

Posted on 2017-11-13 by Andreas Moser

Well, by now it’s almost over again. But I sent out my father to take some photographs for you to enjoy the feast of colors for a little bit longer. Unfortunately, he doesn’t venture very far from home (I hope … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts (17)

Posted on 2017-10-30 by Andreas Moser

Now I know why it’s called CATalonia: it doesn’t know if it wants to walk through the door or not. Shouldn’t nobody sign no contract that they ain’t read before. (I am now giving legal advice in country lyrics, at … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Law, Lithuania, Politics, Spain, Time, Travel, USA | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Studying history at University of Hagen

Posted on 2017-10-28 by Andreas Moser

Hier geht es zur deutschen Originalfassung dieses Artikels. Good news: I am a student again! Because I am constantly reading, thinking and writing, I thought that I might as well study once again. After all, I always enjoyed university more … Continue reading →

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Why travelling with little money is the best

Posted on 2017-10-26 by Andreas Moser

Dan Kieran writes in The Idle Traveller: If you have to rely on other people, you are forced to be open and engage with them, which quickly spreads the notion of friendship and community. One person leads you to another … Continue reading →

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The Sad Future of Catalonia

Posted on 2017-10-07 by Andreas Moser

In some conflicts, you don’t need to pick a side. Because sometimes, both sides are wrong. Between the Catalan and the Spanish governments, it’s impossible to keep tabs on who has committed more grave mistakes. Even for supporters of self-determination, … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Greece, Language, Macedonia, Politics, Spain | Tagged , , , | 18 Comments

The sweet life of a freelancer

Posted on 2017-09-26 by Andreas Moser

From a conversation with a potential client on Upwork: They didn’t hire me for the job.

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The state of Brexit negotiations

Posted on 2017-09-23 by Andreas Moser

Photographed in Lytham St Annes in Lancashire, England.

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Buy more saltpeter!

Posted on 2017-09-21 by Andreas Moser

In the article about Humberstone, I had already shown a few of the placards which I found in the museum there. Most of them were from the first decades of the 20th century. I quite like the graphic design and … Continue reading →

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