Five must-try dishes in San Sebastian, Spain
There are many great reasons to visit San Sebastián, Spain, but for most people, food is at the top of the list. With hundreds of great pintxos bars, plus …
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Metropol Parasol – Setas de Sevilla, Spain
Sevilla, Spain is filled with history. Buildings hundreds of years old line the narrow, winding streets of the Old Town. But then suddenly, spanning a prominent road at the …
18 great pintxos bars in San Sebastian, Spain
San Sebastián, Spain is the birthplace of pintxos. Hundreds of pintxos bars in San Sebastián form the backbone of the city’s nightlife scene. Pintxos are the perfect food for …
Monte Urgull in San Sebastian, Spain
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 & …
A day trip to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe AKA Dragonstone from Game of Thrones
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 …
Travel Contests: March 3rd, 2021 – Barcelona, Las Vegas, Italy, & more
Here are this week’s travel contests. You can win trips to Las Vegas, Nevada; Barcelona, Spain; Tuscany, Italy; Munich, Germany; Azores Islands; Hawaii; and more. Good luck & be …
A walk along the San Sebastian promenade to Chillida’s Comb of the Wind
February 28, 2021 Art & Architecture, Culture, Europe, Hiking & Outdoors, San Sebastian, Spain, Travel Guides No Comments
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 …
Travel Contests: February 24th, 2021 – Las Vegas, Miami, Colorado, & more
Here are this week’s travel contests. You can win trips to Las Vegas, Nevada; Miami, Florida; Breckenridge, Colorado; and more. Good luck & be sure to subscribe to the …
15 great pintxos bars in Bilbao, Spain
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 historic Vizcaya Bridge in Bilbao, Spain
February 15, 2021 Art & Architecture, Bilbao, Culture, Europe, History, Spain, Travel Guides No Comments
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 …
San Telmo Museum in San Sebastián, Spain
January 30, 2021 Art & Architecture, Culture, Europe, History, Museums, San Sebastian, Spain, Travel Guides No Comments
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. …
12 great places for craft beer in San Sebastián, Spain
January 25, 2021 Beer & Breweries, Europe, Food & Drink, San Sebastian, Spain, Travel Guides No Comments
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 …
Funicular de Artxanda in Bilbao, Spain
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 …
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
December 30, 2020 Art & Architecture, Bilbao, Culture, Europe, Museums, Spain, Travel Guides No Comments
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 …
New Year’s Eve in Bilbao, Spain
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 …