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Category Archives: Romania
Winter Railroad
I had already written about the Romanian Railway’s ingenious way to air-condition its trains in the sweltering summer heat. It seems however that someone forgot to turn off the air-conditioning in winter, because this is how the train from Iași … Continue reading
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If you care neither about the deficit, nor about providing public services, it’s actually quite easy to cut taxes. When I saw books by Džon Grišam at the bookshop in Montenegro, I was happy that my name wouldn’t have to be … Continue reading
Posted in Austria, Books, Economics, Germany, Italy, Language, Montenegro, Politics, Romania, USA
Tagged christianity, christmas, drugs, Jesus, marijuana, Oprah Winfrey, Vienna
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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
Posted in Austria, Economics, Israel, Language, Montenegro, Politics, Romania
Tagged children, christmas, James Bond, Jerusalem, Kenya, Nepal, smoking
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“Time is more valuable than money could ever dream of being.” (Dan Kieran in The Idle Traveller) Thanks to Thomas Kuban for pointing me to The Ultimate Productivity Blog. Thanks to Priscila Serrano for the book 60 Degrees North, in … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Brazil, Europe, Germany, North Korea, Religion, Romania, Time, UK
Tagged Brexit, christianity, solitude, Targu Mures, Turkmenistan
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Hiking is for Everyone – or is it?
Ever since I went on my first long-distance walk, the Hadrian’s Wall Path in England, I have been wondering: “Why am I only bumping into other white folks?” In most British cities, there was a vibrant and colorful diversity of … Continue reading
Posted in Germany, Military, Romania, Travel, UK, USA
Tagged Hadrian's Wall path, hiking, racism, refugees, society, sociology, Statistics, West Highland Way
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Romania in Paintings by David Croitor
Yes, Romania really looks that romantic. In all seasons. (All images taken from the website of David Croitor, where you can find much more.)
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In Bolivia, I spoke with a lawyer about feminicidios, the killing of women by their partners, which carries a higher sentence than a “regular” homicide. Out of curiosity, I looked up the figure for Germany – and was shocked: 331 … Continue reading
Posted in Bolivia, Economics, Germany, History, Human Rights, Immigration Law, Law, Mexico, Military, Music, Poland, Politics, Romania, Russia, Travel, Ukraine, USA, World War II
Tagged crime, criminal law, dance, Donald Trump, Health, Human Rights, racism, Soviet Union, Statistics
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Videos about Romania
In South America, I meet a lot of people who want to visit Europe, but always the same old boring places: Germany, Italy, France, Spain and London. When I suggest that they rather visit Eastern Europe which is more interesting, … Continue reading
Posted in Romania, Travel
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The Happy Hermit 