What is behind the title of “Principality” of Asturias?
This week has been celebrated the “Asturian Day”, and there is a detail that I think is curious and little known. As you know, the official name of Asturias, is that of “Principality of Asturias”. Also in the Asturian language. Most people do not know the origin of the name, they think it is related […]
Tips for trekking. Today, ticks.
Tips for trekking. Have you ever had problems with ticks and other insects. Today, we talk about ticks. (english subtitled) Asturian Ways Channel
Tips for trekking. Today, ticks.
Tips for trekking. Have you ever had problems with ticks and other insects. Today, we talk about ticks. (english subtitled) Asturian Ways Channel
Is there a DUTCH Santiago Way?
I am sure you know some of the best-known Caminos de Santiago. The French Way, the Primitive Way, the Northern Way, the Lebaniego Way… Everyone walks through the north of Spain. The French one runs by its south side, and the others by the north one. All of them have been awarded as World Heritage […]
La puya’l ramu. Tradiciones en Asturias.
La puya’l ramu. Tradiciones en Asturias. We present to you an ancestral Asturian tradition. It has been since the 14th century documented, although it is believed to have pre-Christian origins, similar to the German Erntedank and other European festivities linked to crops. It is currently linked to the religious festivals at the villages. Several espelt […]
A Neolithic mine, a Belgian engineer and an English company.
Few people know that there were many more mines than just coal mines all around the north of Spain. In addition, most people does not know very much about mining before the 19th century. This is a very interesting and very little known example… It all starts in the middle of Bronze Age, around 1500 […]
Wooden canes
If you ever forget your mountain canes, you can always try to find a branch dropped to the ground and using it as a cane. Never take one of a living tree, it could be a protected specie. All shepherds around the world have used wooden canes and sticks as a main tool. They are […]
Emergency sunglasses
Have you forgotten your sunglasses and you are going to a snow area? There is an emergency solution. It is an Eskimo invention to prevent damage from sunlight in situations of maximum exposure. It consists of placing an opaque screen on glasses or equivalent support, making a small longitudinal groove on each small screen. The […]
Why should we not pet dogs in the bush?
If you like dogs as much as us, if you are concerned about animal welfare, please do not touch or feed them when you find one in the bush. They are not pets, but shepherd dogs or herd defence dogs. Their survival and work depends on not being too accustomed to dealing with humans, and […]
