basque country by besides the obvious
This page collects all our Travel Stories from Basque Country. The Basque Country, nestled between the Pyrenees Mountains and the Bay of Biscay, enchants visitors with its unique blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, world-renowned cuisine, and vibrant cities like Bilbao and San Sebastián. The Basque Country beckons travelers with its rugged coastline, picturesque villages, Michelin-starred gastronomy, and a deep-rooted sense of Basque identity, making it a captivating and unforgettable destination.
As you might know our mission is to share something relevant, something authentic, something real, something cool, something interesting, something personal & something different, via our travel stories & images. We are focusing on ideas from local sources. Giving tips that are usually unknown to travelers and foreigners. Guides to secret places that only the guy from the given neighborhood could know about. To the hidden picturesque view, recommending everything besides the obvious. The local real feel. The adventure of discovering the unknown. The authenticity, a culinary guide to the meals that locals are really cooking and eating at home, and much more. Hope you will read our Travel Stories, feel inspired, and enjoy the journey, as much as we do!
travel stories from basque country
Discovering Bilbao, the story of a successful transformation
Bilbao has undergone a transformation to become a modern city, but without losing its essence. Let’s enjoy discovering Bilbao together!
Visiting the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, and located in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. The museum was inaugurated on 18 October 1997 by King Juan Carlos I of Spain, with an exhibition of 250 contemporary works of art. Built alongside the Nervion River, which…
Our top 20 places in 2020 – how & to where we were able to travel during the year of Covid-19…
2020 was not the year of traveling. Neither for us. We, who usually take every occasion to travel, whose everyday life looks like continuously checking options, calendars, travel deals, flight schedules, we also found ourselves in a new reality. The old days were gone, when ever we had free time, we just went to explore,…
Vitoria-Gasteiz and what National Geographic missed about it
This an article about Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of Basque Country, which has been included into the list of 25 ‘Best of the World’ destinations to travel in 2021 by National Geographic. For a complete route in Basque Country check our article here. National Geographic mentions every year its favourite 25 destinations to “inspire future travels…
San Sebastian Bucket List – Two days itinerary in Donostia, Basque Country
Not much is necessary to enjoy a two perfect days itinerary in San Sebastian, Northern Spain’s wonderful coastal city. This article is going to showcase Donostia’s must-have places and – it wouldn’t be us if not – some “Besides the Obvious” tips on how to spend a magical weekend in one of the most beautiful…
6 places in Euskadi. The best spots along the Basque Country Coast
This article is going to show some of the best spots along the Basque Country Coast. We will start our path in the French side of the Basque Country, getting into Guipuzcoa province already in Spanish territory to reach the Eastern Biscay in a short distance trip. That way of doing allows the traveller to…
Iparralde: the 6 best towns and what to do in the French Basque Country
This article is a review of our six more recommended towns and what to do in the French Basque Country: Bayonne, Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, Espelette and Ainhoa. Here you will find what to expect from this region of the country as well from the mentioned spots and how to reach them. Basque Country overall is…
