Category Archives: Economics

Cerro Rico: The Mountain that eats Men

Posted on 2016-07-20 by Andreas Moser

Hier gibt es diesen Artikel auf Deutsch. My breathing is heavy. Never before have I been to a place as high in altitude – at about 4,300 meters – and as low in oxygen. But neither can I rest, nor can I … Continue reading →

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Prisons in Bolivia

Posted on 2016-03-31 by Andreas Moser

Hier könnt Ihr diesen Artikel auf Deutsch lesen. Oops. My tourist visa expired and I am still in Bolivia. Well, one more country whose prisons I will experience first-hand. In the case of Bolivia, the prison system is particularly interesting. … Continue reading →

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The Economics of Christmas

Posted on 2015-12-19 by Andreas Moser

Christmas Presents On first sight, presents sound like a wonderful thing. You receive a surprise or something that you had always wanted, and you receive it for free. An economic benefit, surely. But it’s not that simple, because most people … Continue reading →

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It’s not my fault if I am cold and aggressive.

Posted on 2015-12-17 by Andreas Moser

As confirmed by the Harvard Business Review in an article about negotiation styles, this is the German national character. Although I wouldn’t call my style confrontational, but direct and honest. With me, you will at least always know my sincere opinion. … Continue reading →

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“How can you afford to travel so much?”

Posted on 2015-10-24 by Andreas Moser

I get this question so often that I could launch into a speech explaining that traveling doesn’t need to cost much. In my case, I actually save money by traveling because I can live more cheaply in most countries than I could if … Continue reading →

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Is Romania a Third-World Country?

Posted on 2015-10-18 by Andreas Moser

No, of course it is not. But one could be lead to believe so, looking at the list of projects carried out by an organization that donates shoes to poor children. Besides Cambodia, Laos, Nicaragua and Timor-Leste, they have a project in … Continue reading →

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Easily Confused (56) Water

Posted on 2015-10-01 by Andreas Moser

Where we find water: on Mars, between 34 and 250 million miles away Where we can’t provide safe drinking water to around 750 million people: our own planet Sorry, poor people, but this whole space thing is much more exciting.

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Brazil is becoming more affordable

Posted on 2015-09-29 by Andreas Moser

You know that a country is going through an economic crisis when your friends from Brazil don’t begin their days by posting photos of their morning coffee, but by commenting on the exchange rate between the Brazilian real and the US … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil, Economics, Travel | Tagged | 6 Comments

Modern Mecca

Posted on 2015-09-24 by Andreas Moser

Is it still the Kaaba (the black box in the arena) which is supposed to be the holiest site in the world, or has Mecca just become another place to worship dollars and riyals (and a copy of Big Ben)?

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Why Eastern Europe cannot accept more Refugees

Posted on 2015-09-06 by Andreas Moser

Dear Western Europe, it seems you are in sulk about our unwillingness to accept more any refugees. It hurts us to hurt your feelings, so please allow us to explain things from an Eastern European perspective. We are certain you that … Continue reading →

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