World Borders: How to Get From Andorra to Catalonia (Escaldes Engordany to Barcelona)

Arrival into Catalonia after four epic days in the tiny country of Andorra was by bus and yet another magical journey on this here sphere. While based in Andorra, I decided to stay in the town of Escaldes Engordany, which houses southern Europe’s largest spa! Yes and Andorra was a tad special too. I had Read more about World Borders: How to Get From Andorra to Catalonia (Escaldes Engordany to Barcelona)[…]

Backpacking in Andorra: Top 11 Sights in Escaldes Engordany

Andorra comes as a real surprise for the casual backpacker. I expected not a lot from it, after arriving on the only road border with Catalonia and Spain and I left in awe of the place, loving the spot, so much to see and do and no small fish at all. I based myself in the Read more about Backpacking in Andorra: Top 11 Sights in Escaldes Engordany[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Sausages and Beans in Bar 120, Escaldes Engordany, Andorra

What? Are you serious? You went all the way whackpacking in Andorra to eat sausages and beans? Yes and what’s wrong with that!? My first proper meal back in Europe on my first proper trip back for 6 years and I hunted down restaurants and bars in Escaldes Engordany for some “authentic Andorran food”. Sausages Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Sausages and Beans in Bar 120, Escaldes Engordany, Andorra[…]

Backpacking in Andorra: The Gorgeous Mountain Village of Ordino

Never underestimate an underdog. Never think that you can “do small countries” in a few days. Andorra is bigger, mightier and more beautiful than I could ever have imagined. Yes, Andorra is an absolute undermined underdog and I underestimated it big time. After exploring Escaldes Engordany (where I stayed in the awesome Residencia Nuria Hotel and Read more about Backpacking in Andorra: The Gorgeous Mountain Village of Ordino[…]

A Night of Relaxation at Southern Europes Largest Spa: Caldea, Escaldes Engordany, Andorra

I was recently feeling some travel burnout, perhaps a sign of years as a backpacker taking their toll, perhaps me getting older or maybe just the speed I was moving through Central America. It called for some chill out time. Then I arrived back in Europa – to Andorra and was inspired once again. I Read more about A Night of Relaxation at Southern Europes Largest Spa: Caldea, Escaldes Engordany, Andorra[…]

Backpacking in Andorra: Top 10 Sights in Andorra La Vella (The Capital)

A sure fire recent shock for me was backpacking in Andorra. This is a country renowned for ski-ing, mountains and cold winters. I went there simply to experience life here as a backpacker rather than a ski-er or a luxury traveller. While there is definitely not a hardcore backpacking scene here, there is one hostel Read more about Backpacking in Andorra: Top 10 Sights in Andorra La Vella (The Capital)[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: My Top 5 Bars in Andorra

While this might seem like a sweeping and super fast compilation, then yes folks, that’s exactly what it is! I’m not claiming to be any kind of Andorran Bar expert but if you’re on a short trip to undermined Andorra then I hope you’ll enjoy these five cool bars, like I did. I’ve chosen bars Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: My Top 5 Bars in Andorra[…]

Staying at the Best Budget Hotel in Andorra: Residencia Nuria in Escaldes Engordany.

As a long term traveller who works on the move and aims to help others travel, there’s always a part of me thinking “where can I stay in Andorra that will help my readers budget in this country?” and so a quick online check revealed the best budget hotel yet still pure luxury (standard in Read more about Staying at the Best Budget Hotel in Andorra: Residencia Nuria in Escaldes Engordany.[…]