Category Archives: Photography

The Miners’ Cemetery

Posted on 2017-04-14 by Andreas Moser

In my article about Chacaltaya, I mentioned the cemetery I found at the foot of Huayna Potosí and made the offhand remark that the whole village of Milluni had died. It turns out that this was right, but that the true story … Continue reading →

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“Goods from U.S.A.”

Posted on 2017-04-13 by Andreas Moser

In Tiraspol in Transnistria, the last remnant of the Soviet Union, this is worth almost as much as “Made in Germany”.

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Why I will return to Europe

Posted on 2017-04-12 by Andreas Moser

Originally, I had planned to spend several years in Latin America to take the time to explore every country from Argentina to Mexico. As an advocate for constant change, I have however scrapped this plan and I will return to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Easter Island, Ecuador, Europe, Life, Mexico, Peru, Photography, Religion, Travel, Venezuela | Tagged , | 69 Comments

Emergency Contact

Posted on 2017-04-05 by Andreas Moser

“Do you have an emergency contact?” the lady from Avianca Airlines at the airport in Arequipa asked. I had to think. And then, sadly realizing how alone I was in this world and that nobody cared, I said “no”, evoking … Continue reading →

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Coca Cola is everywhere

Posted on 2017-04-02 by Andreas Moser

There are not many things that I am addicted to. I can go without cigars for months. Chocolate is a different issue. One week is the maximum, after that I get cranky. But after three days without cola (it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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You need a parasol?

Posted on 2017-03-30 by Andreas Moser

When I went to Greece, I forgot to take my stylish hat. Walking along the promenade in Thessaloniki and suffering from the sun, I found relief in the form of public parasols. Good that it was early in the day, … Continue reading →

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The Nazi-taxi in Bolivia

Posted on 2017-03-29 by Andreas Moser

I recently wrote how football teams in South America are distinguished by their political affiliation. Apparently, the same is true for taxi drivers. This moto-taxi driver in Villa Tunari in Bolivia wore his conviction on the helmet so visibly, that … Continue reading →

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Instagram 1.0

Posted on 2017-03-29 by Andreas Moser

How our grandmothers got their cool Facebook profile photos. (Warsaw, Poland in 1946.)

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Why should you get up early?

Posted on 2017-03-28 by Andreas Moser

Because it’s the only way to catch these views of Illimani: Photographed during the hike to Chacaltaya in Bolivia. 

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Where did I put my head?

Posted on 2017-03-27 by Andreas Moser

(Spotted in Catania in Sicily.)

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