Author Archives: Andreas Moser
Videos about Romania
In South America, I meet a lot of people who want to visit Europe, but always the same old boring places: Germany, Italy, France, Spain and London. When I suggest that they rather visit Eastern Europe which is more interesting, … Continue reading
Two Valentine’s Days in Romania
Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Artikels. Orthodox Christianity is perfect for people who are always late with getting presents. Because everything happens later, you have some extra time. Christmas is on 7 January, Easter is later as well (but with a … Continue reading
“Scoop” by Evelyn Waugh
If you have already watched all the episodes of The Newsroom and are looking for something equally funny, yet meaningful about journalism, I recommend turning to this 1938 novel. Evelyn Waugh, who had been a journalist himself and had reported … Continue reading
Selfie Statue
I found this selfie-taking statue in La Paz, Bolivia.
6% or 7% – but definitely too many
The film Spotlight cited a study by Richard Sipe, according to which at least 6% of all Catholic priests are pedophiles and actively practice their “passion”. This was confirmed by the research of the Boston Globe. In my film review, I posed the … Continue reading
Random Thoughts (8)
I don’t understand why supermarkets, all around the world, by the way, are trying to force me to use a metal instrument when I want to buy some bread. You remember my article about the longest possible train journey and … Continue reading
A Very Short History of Lithuania
One of the reasons behind my move to Lithuania was that it is a perfect case study of 20th century European history, with its independence between the two World Wars, then the occupation by the Soviet Union, by Nazi Germany, … Continue reading
Democracy in Bolivia
It’s still there, but … (Photograped in La Paz on the anniversary of the 2016 constitutional referendum.) Links: More about Bolivia and about politics.
The Lazy People of Malta
In the most complete study yet of physical activity, covering 122 countries, the people of Malta turned out to be the laziest people in the world. 72% of Maltese don’t get enough exercise, for which they would only need to … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 