Category Archives: Montenegro

The Secret Space Program of Yugoslavia

Posted on 2022-09-23 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung. After my brother and I unexpectedly and rather accidentally discovered a secret Yugoslav submarine port in Montenegro (please read that story first, otherwise this one won’t make any sense), we were still completely excited and out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bosnia–Herzegovina, Cinema, Croatia, History, Military, Montenegro, Technology, USA | Tagged , | 8 Comments

I am not a spy, I am just curious

Posted on 2022-09-17 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung. Recently in Albania, three people were arrested as they tried to enter a former arms factory. The intruders from Russia and Ukraine said that they were bloggers and liked to photograph old buildings. People who have seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Albania, Military, Montenegro, Photography, Travel | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Montenegro, where Laziness is Olympic

Posted on 2022-09-13 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung. In Yugoslavia, there are certain prejudices about each of the republics, most, if not all of which are now independent countries: Slovenes, they say, are so snobbish that they don’t even consider themselves part of the Balkans. … Continue reading →

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My Valentine’s Day

Posted on 2020-02-14 by Andreas Moser

It is February 14th, a day marked by mawkishness for many but a regular working day for me. Therefore, I am spending the evening in a café to read a book in the company of cake, mineral water and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Montenegro | Tagged | 6 Comments

For my readers in Yugoslavia

Posted on 2019-03-06 by Andreas Moser

There are countries where I am received with car bombs and threatening phone calls (Malta), and then there are countries where I am received with hospitality and curiosity, leading to newspaper articles and invitations to speak at TEDx conferences (Romania). … Continue reading →

Posted in Montenegro, Travel | Tagged , , | 17 Comments

My Travel Year 2017 in Photos

Posted on 2018-03-17 by Andreas Moser

In 2017, I actually got around quite a bit. So much that my passport fell apart. But instead of souvenirs, I only brought back dozens of notebooks, filled with stories to be told, and a few photos to accompany them. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abkhazia, Antigua, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Colombia, Europe, Georgia, Germany, Madeira, Montenegro, Peru, Photography, Portugal, Sint Maarten, Travel, UK | Tagged | 38 Comments

Montenegro is not “tiny”

Posted on 2018-02-22 by Andreas Moser

Last night, a man threw a grenade at the US Embassy in Podgorica. Nobody was injured because it was midnight and everybody was at home. Disappointed to discover this, the man used his second amendment grenade to blow himself up. … Continue reading →

Posted in Montenegro, Terrorism, Travel, USA | Tagged , , | 28 Comments

Random Thoughts (21)

Posted on 2018-02-19 by Andreas Moser

For writers, it must be saddening to see how ill-informed some people buy books. There seems to be a little bit of corruption in Montenegro. When I returned to university to study history at age 42, some were wondering what … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, History, Language, Montenegro | Tagged , , , | 17 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on 2018-02-14 by Andreas Moser

But remember: It won’t end well. You have been warned. Quite graphically, even. Another tip: If you are cheesy in public, holding hands, kissing and such, try to imagine how silly you look to others. So, no public affection please! … Continue reading →

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The Millionaire Translators of Montenegro

Posted on 2018-02-13 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung dieser Geschichte. Tivat is different from the rest of Montenegro: more glitzy, more shiny, more expensive, more show-off. All the things I don’t like. I only go there regularly because I am trying to visit the Maritime … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Language, Montenegro, Photography, Politics, Travel | Tagged , , , | 94 Comments