Category Archives: Photography

A Train full of Old Men – from Edmonton to Winnipeg

Posted on 2019-04-17 by Andreas Moser

In the first part of this Trans-Canadian railway trilogy, the prior perusal of which I recommend for reasons of strictly following the timetable, I had written about the historical importance of the railway for the establishment of Canada. The current … Continue reading →

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William Somerset Maugham in a Box

Posted on 2019-03-13 by Andreas Moser

I read a lot, but, with few exceptions, I feel no urge to maintain physical possession of books after having read them. Quite the contrary, I find them put to much better use if I pass them on as gifts, … 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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The Danger of a Beautiful Day

Posted on 2019-02-27 by Andreas Moser

It was supposed to be winter, but the day was unseasonably mild, warm even. I dressed quickly, confident that I needed neither hat nor gloves, and left the house, lured outside by the sun, the warmth and the joyful day … Continue reading →

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A Walk around Tbilisi

Posted on 2019-02-22 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Artikels. Each year for my birthday, I like to explore a new country, preferably alone. In July 2017, I treated myself to a trip to the Caucasus (and ended up celebrating my 42nd birthday with the … Continue reading →

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Winter in Calgary

Posted on 2019-02-19 by Andreas Moser

A brief update for those concerned about my Canadian winter: it’s cold, but it’s no problem. Between severe cold and sweltering heat, I prefer Siberia over Samoa. Yesterday morning, I walked for two hours in minus 26 degrees Celsius. That’s … Continue reading →

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Always follow the River. A Walk from Calgary to Cochrane.

Posted on 2019-02-17 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Artikels. For New Year’s Eve, a friend invited me to Cochrane, about 15 or 20 km west of Calgary. Looking at the map, I noticed that it lies by the same Bow River which flows through … Continue reading →

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Most Travel Advice is Useless

Posted on 2019-02-10 by Andreas Moser

The internet is full of questions about travel and, having visited or lived in 62 countries or so, I regularly receive many such questions myself: What is the best place to visit in Germany? When is a good time to … Continue reading →

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Animals of Calgary

Posted on 2019-02-06 by Andreas Moser

I haven’t been to the Calgary Zoo yet, because I am always a bit wary of watching animals locked up in cages. But then, I have seen so many wild animals walking around the city that I am beginning to … Continue reading →

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A Lonely Walk in the Snow

Posted on 2019-01-24 by Andreas Moser

Humans who are cold can’t really be beautiful. Nature can. It looks like the perfect day for a long walk, with the sun shining from above and being reflected by the snow on the ground. So much light, and so … Continue reading →

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