Bucket List: Andorra

Andorra is a principality located in the midst of the Pyrenees Mountain range stretching across the border of France and Spain. 
Quick History Lesson: The history of Andorra stretches a long way back, with it's first triumph of independence was from Aragon in 1278 and it's second triumph of independence from the French

Empire in 1814. However, the modern day Principality that exists in Andorra came about in 1278 and is known as a principality with a monarchy headed by Co-Princes, the Bishop of Urgell (Spain) and Francois Hollande (President of France). Andorra is also ranked as Europe's sixth smallest nation with an 85,000 people population but also contains Andorra La Vella, the capital of Andorra but also Europe's highest capital.

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Reasons I/Anyone should go to Andorra:

• Although Tourism is the biggest industry in Andorra, it didn't recognize foreign visitors inside it's borders until the mid/late 20th Century which means that it is a relatively new country to explore and scenery that may not be published on your generic postcards!
• Weather: It is said that Andorra gets around 300 days of sunshine annually, which means for anyone as fair skinned as I am, would be burned in 1 day! But it gives good premise to not be
  
  indoors and to be outside exploring the area and finding unique places.
• Scenery: Being in the midst of the Pyrenees mountain range, amazing views of the mountains, France, Spain and maybe even the Mediterranean coast would provide the perfect backdrop for exploration, hiking, days out and eating outdoors.
• Skiing: I've never skied before, and from what I hear, it sounds like a painful but enjoyable experience to start learning. Andorra, being up high in the mountain range, would get plenty of snowfall to have enough grounds for skiing and snowboarding, so before tackling the Alps or anything like that, it'd be cool to check out the slopes of Andorra.
• Duty Free: Products sold in Andorra are tax free, so take note shoppers!
• Proximity to Spain and France: I've never been to France (Just yet) but it is certainly a must-go travel destination for anyone! Spain is an amazing country to travel to and is so unique in it's own right. So being within proximity to both would be good enough reason to travel!
• Hiking:With the great backgrounds and the many historic buildings and trails to go on i.e Tristaina Lake Trail that seems to have beautiful views and are enriching trails to walk.
• Museu del Tabac: I'm not a smoker but I've never heard of a museum dedicated to tobacco which really seems like an interesting place to visit!

What do you guys think of Andorra? Have you been to Andorra? Have you considered travelling here?

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