Category Archives: Israel

One Hundred Years Ago, Lawrence of Arabia killed the Railroad – March 1923: Transjordan

Posted on 2023-03-25 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung. Not quite a hundred, but still more than thirty years ago, I was in Australia as an exchange student. I don’t think I have ever told stories from that time, because back then, we still took pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Iran, Islam, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Technology, Travel, UK, World War I | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

A Postcard from the Mount of Beatitudes

Posted on 2021-01-25 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung. I had been walking for three days, from Nazareth via Sepphoris, Cana, Kibbutz Lavi, the Horns of Hattin and Mount Arbel to Tiberias. There, I had upgraded to a bicycle to circle the Sea of Galilee. The … Continue reading →

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Horror Hostel

Posted on 2020-07-17 by Andreas Moser

The experience wasn’t quite as lethal as the horror movie “Hostel”, but … Continue reading →

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Conversion in Jerusalem

Posted on 2020-04-10 by Andreas Moser

Um diesen Artikel auf Deutsch zu lesen, klickt einfach hier. Just as I leave the courtyard in front of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, walking through a small gate, there are two Muslim men waiting. One of … Continue reading →

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“How are you?”

Posted on 2020-02-08 by Andreas Moser

Someone: How are you? Me: Confused. Someone: Oh. I am sorry to hear that. Me: No, that’s OK. I am studying philosophy. When I first went to Israel on a youth exchange program, I stayed with a family in a … Continue reading →

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Legroom

Posted on 2019-03-04 by Andreas Moser

Many travelers spend hours looking for a flight, comparing different airlines, considering which class they will book and planning what seat they will reserve. As a reason for spending 600 $ more for the same flight, they often cite 2 … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts (23)

Posted on 2018-10-07 by Andreas Moser

Sure, World War II had some bad sides to it. But at least it got the Oktoberfest suspended between 1939 and 1945. Many times as I entered Israel, I was questioned thoroughly about the origin of my last name by … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts (19)

Posted on 2017-12-23 by Andreas Moser

But what will become of James Bond if we don’t tolerate sexual harassment anymore? Trying to cash in on crypto-currencies, I have now invested all my savings in Paypal. I always find it strange when people say “I am writing … Continue reading →

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The advice Trump got from Abbas

Posted on 2017-05-03 by Andreas Moser

Abbas:  Hey, Mr President, you know when I had my last election? Trump:  Um, um, I am not so good with history. I’ll have to ask Stephen. Abbas:  I’ll tell you. I was elected in 2005. Trump:  And you’re still in … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts (12)

Posted on 2017-04-27 by Andreas Moser

If you have doubts about humanity, listen to this podcast about a hospital in Israel treating wounded and sick Syrians. I wouldn’t have thought that many people read articles as long as the one about my decision to return to … Continue reading →

Posted in Albania, Armenia, Cinema, Cold War, Finland, History, Israel, Military, Syria, USA, World War I | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments