Category Archives: Travel

Kaunas: European Capital of Culture 2022

Posted on 2017-04-04 by Andreas Moser

As with the choice for 2021, I agree with the election of the European Capital of Culture for 2022. It will be Kaunas in Lithuania. Sadly and inexplicably, during my whole year in Lithuania, I only found one day to visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, History, Holocaust, Lithuania, Travel | Tagged | 1 Comment

The most segregated place in America

Posted on 2017-04-03 by Andreas Moser

Even after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 put an end to all official segregation, there are still some places in the USA where black and white Americans don’t mix very much. I have often heard that Sunday morning is … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Travel, UK, USA | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Easter Island, Photography, Religion, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

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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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.)

Posted in Italy, Photography, Sicily, Travel | Tagged | 4 Comments

Random Thoughts (9)

Posted on 2017-03-26 by Andreas Moser

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 , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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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Football in South America

Posted on 2017-03-25 by Andreas Moser

Hier könnt Ihr diesen Artikel auf Deutsch lesen. Football is important in South America. Whenever traffic is a little bit less chaotic, I know that a football match is being broadcast and keeps people off the streets. But after the … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Photography, Politics, Sports, Travel | Tagged , | 15 Comments