Editor-in-Chief Spanish

Javier González

With over 20 years of experience as a sports and adventure destination journalist in different specialized media, Javier González is passionate about mountain and snow destinations and oversees the WideOyster Spanish edition for Spain and Latin America.

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Sandboarding the dunes of Iquique in Northern Chile

Sandboarding Paradise Iquique

Surfing on World’s Largest Urban Sand Dune

Some twenty thousand years ago coastal winds from the Pacific Ocean shaped the Atacama’s desert sand into a giant sand dune, known as Cerro Dragón, which became an icon in..
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A Taste of Gourette

Sublime Slopes & Savoury Cheeses in the Pyrenees

In the heart of the Pyrenees, Gourette offers a delicious blend of thrilling winter sports and rich local traditions. From skiing adrenaline to savouring artisanal cheeses at a charming farm,..
Deep into Jordan’s Eastern Desert

Eastern Jordan

A Journey Deep into the Desert

A strip in the east of Jordan often goes unnoticed by many travelers. It is a territory where the desert is the main character, showcasing a beauty that is as..

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Lágrimas por Granada

Tears for Granada

In the Footsteps of Al-Andalus

A hiker stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking a rugged mountain landscape with small lakes, part of the La Porta del Cel trek in Alt Pirineu Natural Park, Catalonia, Spain, October 2025.

Hiking the Porta del Cel, Catalonia

Wild Beauty of 'The Gateway to Heaven'

Casa Leonardo, a rural tourism establishment in Senterada, Spain, run by Mireia Font, blending sustainable tourism with local traditions and flavors.

Ecotourism in Catalonia

The story of Mireia Font and Casa Leonardo

Santa Pau, La Garrotxa, Catalonia, October 2025. Medieval village with stone buildings and a bell tower flying the Catalan flag, nestled in a lush, green volcanic landscape.

Gastronomy in the Pyrenees of Catalonia

Farm to table among volcanoes and vineyards

A hiker walks past a rustic building in the Val d’Aran, Pyrenees, Spain, on a bear observation tour in October 2025.

Experience the Pyrenees of Catalonia

Music, Bears and Stars in Alt Pirineu Natural Park

Senterada, Spain – October 2025: Shepherds guide a flock of 2500 sheep through town streets, passing a luxury sports car. A unique intersection of tradition and modernity.

Catalonia Grand Tour through the Pyrenees

Where Mountains Shape the Road

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Helly Hansen Open Mountain

The Call of the Mountain

A man snowshoes through the Aigüestortes y Estany de Sant Maurici National Park in the Pyrenees of Catalonia, heading towards Refugi Colomèrs.

Snowshoeing in Val d´Arán

Colomers in Memory

David Serrano, owner of REFU Brewery, offers a toast. He embodies the spirit of Val d’Aran, a region in the Pyrenees where diverse people thrive.

Faces of Val d’Aran

Pearl of the Catalan Pyrenees

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MUWA Niseko Hotel

The Soul of Winter Luxury in Hokkaido, Japan

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A Taste of Gourette

Sublime Slopes & Savoury Cheeses in the Pyrenees

Canyoning the desert wadis of Jordan to the Dead Sea

Wadi Wonderland

Exploring Jordan's desert canyons

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From Powder to Plate in Vorarlberg

The Magic of Winter in Austria

The city of As-Salt, UNESCO heritage in Jordan

As-Salt, Jordan

Living heritage of a former capital

A Roadtrip through the high Andes of Northern Chile in search Aymara indigenous culture

Guardians of Aymara Culture

Indigenous Experiences in the Puna de Atacama

Deep into Jordan’s Eastern Desert

Eastern Jordan

A Journey Deep into the Desert

Sandboarding the dunes of Iquique in Northern Chile

Sandboarding Paradise Iquique

Surfing on World’s Largest Urban Sand Dune

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Travel Hero Roy Ortiz

‘Luxury isn't a five-star hotel, but an authentic experience’

A Roadtrip through the high Andes of Northern Chile in search Aymara indigenous culture

Road Trip Chile

Exploring the north of Chile on wheels

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Vibrant East Tyrol

A trip to the Alpine heartland

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Travel Hero Vanessa Marino

Conserving the Amazon through Authentic Experiences

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Strait of Magellan

Kayaking at the End of the World

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Old City Jerusalem

Between the sacred and the everyday

Palestinian food, hospitality, gastronomy in East Jerusalem

Savouring East Jerusalem

Tickle your tastebuds with Palestinian food

Exploring desert culture from Dana to Petra to Wadi Rum in Jordan.

Top 5 Jordan

Things to see and experience

Old and Modern, the colorful city of Amman, Jordan

Authentic Amman

Through the eyes of locals

highlights of the Northern Jordan Trail

Along the Jordan Trail

Hiking through ancient history

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Ski & Spa

Winter in The French Pyrenees

Fotografía Outdoor

Mikael Helsing: Winter Sports

Photo Portfolio

SAMSUNG CSC

The Walled Off Hotel

Banksy's Art hotel in Bethlehem

The Abraham Path. Hiking in the footsteps of the Patriarch

Exploring the West Bank

Postcards from Palestine

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Sailing on the Boreas

Discover the Waddensea the Dutch way

Adventurous explorations on Tierra del Fuego in Argentina

Land of Fire

Adventure at the End of the World

About Javier González

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With over 20 years of experience as a sports and adventure destination journalist in different specialized media, Javier González is passionate about mountain and snow destinations and oversees the WideOyster Spanish edition for Spain and Latin America. Javi has also created his own travel itinerary in Asturias (Bears & Waves) and has contributed to leading travel agencies designing and developing unique and original travel itineraries.
With over 20 years of experience as a sports and adventure destination journalist in different specialized media, Javier González is passionate about mountain and snow destinations and oversees the WideOyster Spanish edition for Spain and Latin America. Javi has also created his own travel itinerary in Asturias (Bears & Waves) and has contributed to leading travel agencies designing and developing unique and original travel itineraries.

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