Author Archives: Andreas Moser
Karl Marx wishes you a wonderful autumn
Zur deutschen Fassung. This and the following photos are from the Park for the Victims of Fascism in Chemnitz, Germany. It’s a large park, which is not a surprise, given the number of victims of fascism. And I am not … Continue reading
Saaremaa – First Impression
I am still on the island of Saaremaa. As usual, it will take me a few weeks or months to process all my impressions and experiences and – much to the dismay of some readers – all the half-knowledge I … Continue reading
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
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
A Masterclass in Storytelling
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
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
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
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
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
