Pamplona might be world-famous for the Running of the Bulls, but trust me — if you’re a history lover, there’s so much more to this city than just San Fermín and red scarves. Walking through Pamplona (or Iruña, as it’s called in Basque) feels like stepping through layers of time, from Roman walls to medieval fortresses and elegant Renaissance palaces — all within an easy stroll. Morning: Tracing the Old…
If you’re the kind of traveler who can spend hours in a gallery, lose track of time staring at a sculpture, or geek out over urban street art — Bilbao is your kind of city. Nestled in the heart of the Basque Country, this former industrial port has reinvented itself as one of Europe’s most exciting art hubs. And the best part? You can soak in a whole lot of…
There’s something magical about mornings in Biarritz. Maybe it’s the smell of sea salt in the air, maybe it’s the surfers catching waves at Côte des Basques… but for me, it’s always the smell of freshly baked bread and buttery croissants drifting from a nearby boulangerie. If you’re anything like me, no trip to France (and especially to the Basque coast) feels complete without a daily stop for pastries. Biarritz,…
If you ask me, the best way to understand the Basque Country isn’t through museums or guidebooks — it’s through a plate (or several) of pintxos in Donostia–San Sebastián. These little culinary gems are the city’s heartbeat: tiny, flavorful creations usually served on a slice of bread and stabbed with a toothpick. They’re casual, social, and absolutely addictive. "Pintxos&Blogs III - La vuelta al cole" by chalo84 is licensed under…
Everyone talks about the pintxos in Donostia-San Sebastián — and yes, they’re incredible. But what if I told you that one of the city’s greatest food pleasures doesn’t come on a slice of bread, but in a cone? Yep, I’m talking about helado — good old ice cream — the unsung hero of Basque indulgence. San Sebastián is famous for Michelin-starred restaurants and creamy cheesecakes, but when the sun shines…
If you ever find yourself wandering the streets of Bilbao, or any other street of Bizkaia, there’s one thing you have to try before you leave: the bollo de mantequilla. It might look like a simple sweet bun from the bakery window, but oh, my friend—this little beauty is a bite of pure Basque happiness. The name literally means “butter bun,” and that’s pretty much what it is. But don’t…