It’s impossible to see Monte Urgull towering above San Sebastián & not think that it would be an amazing place to get a great view of the city & …

In recent years, Japanese whiskies have become famously known as some of the best in the world. Leading this charge to international prominence is Yamazaki Distillery, whose whiskies have …

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is one of the most stunning places in Spain. The northern coast of Basque Country is lined with craggy cliffs & island vistas, but Gaztelugatxe …

Basque artist Eduardo Chillida lived most of his life in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain. His work is on display in many locations around Basque Country. In San Sebastián, it’s possible …

Bilbao, Spain has one of the best nightlife cultures in the world thanks to the city’s love of pintxos. Pintxos (pinchos in Spanish, pintxos in Basque) can be found …

The Vizcaya Bridge near Bilbao, Spain is like no bridge you’ve ever seen. It was the first ever transporter bridge built in the world, and it’s one of the …

The number 16 has great significance in Irish history. In 1916, the Easter Rising saw Ireland take major steps towards independence. For that uprising, 16 men were executed. James …

The San Telmo Museum in San Sebastián is the oldest museum in the Basque region. Inside its beautiful buildings, you’ll find a great introduction to Basque history & culture. …

San Sebastián was named European Capital of Culture in 2016 thanks to a wide variety of cultural highlights, including arts, music & film. Then of course there is the …

When you think of beer in Dublin, there’s only one name that comes to mind: Guinness. And yes, the city’s drinking culture & brewing tradition does revolve largely around …

Kilmainham Gaol is the most famous prison in Dublin. Many well-known historical figures found themselves in its cells when it was in operation. During the Great Famine, its solitary …

Getting to a high viewpoint is a great way to get to know a new place. In Bilbao, Spain, the Funicular de Artxanda is a quick way to access …

The art world in Bilbao is centered around the Guggenheim, and with good reason. When it opened in 1997, the Guggenheim transformed the city. It helped turn Bilbao into …

A couple of years ago, I spent most of January in Spain. I arrived in Bilbao on the day after Christmas, planning on spending the New Year there. I’d …

Bilbao, Spain’s reinvigoration in recent decades has also led to a small craft beer scene popping up. Here’s where to find the best craft beer in Bilbao, including beer …