Custom-made medals: a long-standing tradition in the tourist industry
We’ve all seen them – the machines at popular tourist sites that produce a metal disc stamped with a design representing some aspect of the site in question. But it’s also possible to obtain something better than simple, mass-produced designs – this is where customized medals for the tourist industry come into play! Customized medals […]
The Pyrenees: the ideal location for back country skiing and ski touring
The magnificent Pyrenees, which form the border between France and Spain, stretching from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, are a prime skiing spot. The somewhat gentler slopes of this range compared to the Alps makes them attractive for beginners, but also for those who love getting off-piste. More and more people are turning to what’s […]
Pal Arinsal, Andorra
As the most remote resort in Andorra, it’s easy to assume Arcalis is not worth a day-trip. But that would be a shame, as the variety of the terrain is better than most of the other resorts, even if the extent is not up to much. With no village at the resort, it does at […]
Escaldes Engordany, Andorra
Escaldes-Engordany is the seventh Parish of the Principality of Andorra, it was established in 1978. Situated in the middle of the country, it is bounded in the north by La Massana and Encamp, in the east and south by Spain and southwest by Andorra la Vella. Escaldes-Engordany is formed by the ancient village of Engordany […]
Arcalis, Andorra
As the most remote resort in Andorra, it’s easy to assume Arcalis is not worth a day-trip. But that would be a shame, as the variety of the terrain is better than most of the other resorts, even if the extent is not up to much. With no village at the resort, it does at […]
Andorra La Vella
Andorra La Vella is the capital of this tiny principality nestling between France and Spain and is its biggest town. Lying at the confluence of the Gran Valira, the Valira del Oriente and the Valira del Norte rivers, Andorra La Vella is dwarfed by stunning snow-capped mountains of up to 2500 metres high. The town […]
Aragon
Sparsely populated, the old kingdom of Aragon is flanked by several worlds: France, Catalonia, Navarra and the northeastern reaches of Spain’s Castilian heartland. If you love mountains, castles and stone villages, this place is for you. You do need a vehicle to make the best of it, though, as its major rewards come from exploring […]