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.

Disclaimer

Posted on 2017-07-31 by Andreas Moser

This blog is entirely based on facts and true stories. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s observation and not to be construed as fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, … Continue reading →

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You are still waiting for my postcard?

Posted on 2017-07-30 by Andreas Moser

Thanks to everyone who supports my blog! As promised, I send you a postcard from one of my journeys. If you are still waiting, it could be for the one I mailed in Humberstone in Chile. I should have guessed … Continue reading →

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Discovering Azerbaijan with Heydar Aliyev

Posted on 2017-07-29 by Andreas Moser

Before I went to Azerbaijan, I was like you: I didn’t know Heydar Aliyev. But then, I had already gotten sick and tired of him by the second day. Let me share this experience with you, so that you will … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts (15)

Posted on 2017-07-27 by Andreas Moser

If you are ever going to attend France’s National Day parade on 14 July, watch out for the pioneers of the Foreign Legion.  More Orwellian news out of Russia. Romania: “Look, USA, that’s how you do an impeachment. Quick and … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Books, France, Military, Politics, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Technology, Travel, UK, USA | Tagged , , , | 21 Comments

Still Life with a BMW

Posted on 2017-07-26 by Andreas Moser

(Photographed in Tbilisi, Georgia.)

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How dangerous is Abkhazia?

Posted on 2017-07-24 by Andreas Moser

Those were the reactions when I announced my plan to travel to Abkhazia: “Oh, isn’t that dangerous?” (seventeen times) “Be careful, it’s very dangerous there!” (eight times) “But what would you want to do there?” (five times) “You have to … Continue reading →

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Persian architecture in Georgia

Posted on 2017-07-22 by Andreas Moser

Tbilisi is formed by so many different architectural styles, that it’s difficult to take a photo of just one. Here, the tower of a brick mosque and a wonderful wooden balcony are squeezing themselves into the picture. The building with … Continue reading →

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What’s the priority, car or house?

Posted on 2017-07-22 by Andreas Moser

You can either have a big car and a live in a run-down house or stick to the old car and live in a mansion. As you know, I have neither and travel the world instead. (Photos taken in Tbilisi, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Slam (6) Bear

Posted on 2017-07-21 by Andreas Moser

It was my last bottle. But when you meet a bear, you share. He drank it full throttle. (Photographed in Novy Afon, Abkhazia. – But it’s nicer to meet bears who live in freedom.)

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James Bond: Pierce Brosnan vs Daniel Craig

Posted on 2017-07-04 by Andreas Moser

The argument about who is the best James Bond is rather moot because no actor could work forever. Also, times have changed since 1962 (when Dr No was released) and it’s unfair to blame Roger Moore now for his clothing … Continue reading →

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