Category Archives: Photography

“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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How dangerous is Hiking in Israel?

Posted on 2017-03-25 by Andreas Moser

That’s an easy question to answer: Not dangerous at all. But apparently the question gets asked a lot because the Wikitravel page on the Israel National Trail specifically states: Carrying a weapon is completely unnecessary. So, this hiker whom I … Continue reading →

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