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Author Archives: Andreas Moser
The kind of surprises you find when hiking in Brazil
Today, I went for a small hike in Chapada Diamantina National Park. After two weeks in a large city, this was more than the proverbial breath of fresh air – despite it being filled with smoke from the forest fires. … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Photography, Travel
Tagged Bahia, Chapada Diamantina, hiking, nature, women
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The forest fires are still raging in Chapada Diamantina
The air-conditioned coach stops in the sweltering heat of high noon. Five men with heavy boots, in orange overalls, their faces covered behind pieces of cloth, protective plastic glasses and hats, storm towards the bus. Two of the men, who look as … Continue reading
Going to the Cinema in Salvador, Brazil
The other day, I wanted to go and see a movie. Luckily, there were two cinemas on the map in Avenida José Joacquim Seabra, right around the corner from where I live in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The Cine Teatro Jandaia … Continue reading
Next trip: Chapada Diamantina
The more I travel, the more I realize that it’s not about specific countries or even continents. Rather, it’s about the type of environment I am in. I am not a fan of huge cities, and I am much happier … Continue reading
Riding the Waves
Yesterday evening at one of the beaches in Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil: I have already seen this a few times in Brazil, people riding along the beach with horses. Until now, I had thought this kind of cheesy stuff … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Bahia, beach, horses, Lauro de Freitas, Salvador, sea
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My Neighborhood in Salvador, Brazil
Most tourists who visit Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia in Brazil, only visit Pelourinho, the refurbished and spruced-up historical center. There, most of the old Portuguese houses have received a colorful new layer of paint, the streets … Continue reading
The maximum-security prison of Montenegro
Ok, I need to take back the “maximum security” part, because there is quite a big hole in the wall of the prison in Podgorica. So big that a kiosk with a small bar set up shop there. I wonder … Continue reading
The narrow alleyways of Venice
If only they didn’t have a bloody flood, each time I am in Venice!
Venice is decomposing
Go to Venice soon! Because if the current trend will hold, the city will be decomposed rather soon. Looking at the costs and the corruption of large projects like the flood protection system MOSE, it might be better to let Venice … Continue reading
Eight Days on the Atlantic
Tomorrow, I will set sail from Gran Canaria, hopefully cross the Atlantic Ocean in eight days and arrive at Salvador de Bahia in Brazil on 26 November 2015. The ship with which I embark on this adventure is the Sovereign, a cruise … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 