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.

Next Trip: Saaremaa

Zur deutschen Fassung. I almost feel guilty announcing yet another little trip as part of my journey to the center of Europe. After all, I still haven’t even published the articles about the last geographical centers I visited – in … Continue reading →

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How does Bolivia deal with illegal immigrants?

Hier könnt Ihr diesen Artikel auf Deutsch lesen. When I arrived in Bolivia, the arrivals hall at the airport in Cochabamba was so full that the police simply called out loudly: “Who is a local?” Anyone who raised their hand … Continue reading →

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A Masterclass in Storytelling

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For the mass graves, turn right in 300 meters

Just a regular marker in Central and Eastern Europe: I stumbled across this one as I was walking to Europos Parkas from Vilnius, while looking for the geographical center of Europe. But more about that in a separate report, hopefully … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, History, Holocaust, Lithuania, Photography, Travel, World War II | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

In the Middle of Nowhere or in the Center of Europe?

It felt more like the middle of nowhere than the center of Europe, when the bus driver dropped me off at this intersection in the Lithuanian countryside. But the sign was unambiguous. Here it is. The full story is coming … Continue reading →

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Holiday in the Danger Zone

Zur deutschen Fassung. All day, I had been wondering about the police presence at train stations in the east of Poland. And then, while on the train, the cell phone chirped, providing the explanation. Not the welcome I would have … Continue reading →

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Stopover in Wrocław

I just wanted to interrupt my journey to Podlachia for a an hour or so, to stretch my legs and to grab something to eat. But when I stepped out of the train station in Wrocław, I thought: “Wow. If … Continue reading →

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Birthday Trip 2024 to the Center of Europe

I am still chasing after the geographical center of Europe. This time, I am going to Poland and Lithuania. The latter is the perfect destination for my birthday trip, because they celebrate Statehood Day on the same day (6 July). Continue reading →

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Two Lessons from the last Bilderberg Conference

You are not supposed to say anything about those conferences.
But as I probably won’t get invited back for a second time anyway, I might as well spill some secrets. Continue reading →

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Time Management: “No thanks!”

Time management. To-do lists. Multi-tasking. 24/7 availability. Many of you are desperately trying many different methods to squeeze more productive time into your days or weeks, to get more done, and to become more efficient. Forget about it! You cannot manage … Continue reading →

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