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Bilbao boat tour review: does it deserve it?
As I often confess, I have a thing for waterfront cities. I decided to base myself in Bilbao on my journey to the Basque...
Spain
A visit to Gernika should always mean “never again”
It was a short yet impactful visit to Gernika. I traveled to the Basque Country in early autumn, and after exploring Bilbao, I decided...
Letters to Barbara
San Sebastian and the Comb of the Wind
Dear Barbara, This oval bay engulfs history and occupies one's dreams. The serpentine promenade from La Concha to Zurriola is covered with earthly tones and...
Spain
Mundaka, the surfers’ paradise in the Basque Country
The optimal way to explore Mundaka is to start from its left side. No, this does not refer to its world-famous left wave, which...
Slovenia
Lake Bled day trip: A must-do in Slovenia
Known as the pearl of the Julian Alps, Lake Bled offers one of Slovenia's most breathtaking landscapes. The emerald-green waters of the lake, paired...
Polaroid Diaries
Polaroid Diaries: The Basque Country with the SX-70
I've always wanted to see the Basque Country. I've heard wonderful things about the area's landscapes, and people I trust have always spoken warmly...
A year in review
2024 Year Review: Do we still need blogs?
I always enjoy writing these self-referential posts at the end of the year. Sometimes, I rant; other times, I just recap my journeys. Actually,...
Spain
My visit to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe: Photo report & tips
On this side of the Basque Country, the landscape feels rougher. The cliffs' formation is dramatic, and the views of the Atlantic Ocean are...
Letters to Barbara
A writer in Crete
Dear Barbara, In 1944, an Englishman parachuted into Crete. By the time of his arrival, he hadn't published a book yet. Despite having already lived...
Art
The Language/Text/Image exhibition at the Draiflessen Collection
I once again found myself heading toward the Draiflessen Collection. Located in the small town of Mettingen, Germany, this museum has always fascinated me...
Athens
At the Benaki Museum of Islamic Art in Athens
The Benaki Museum of Islamic Art is located in one of the most historic districts of the Greek capital. It is near the Acropolis...
Spain
A visit to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Frank Gehry's creation stands proudly next to the Nervion River. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, with its striking design, attracts thousands of visitors annually, both for its...
Greece
Aegean Airlines Business Class Menu: In-flight meals photos
I've been flying Aegean Airlines for more than fifteen years. Not that long ago, I wrote a review of the company's business class, which...
Spain
10 unmissable things to do in Bilbao
Whether you're visiting the Basque Country on a road trip or you're simply on a long weekend in Bilbao, this travel guide has you...
Spain
Bilbao boat tour review: does it deserve it?
As I often confess, I have a thing for waterfront cities. I decided to base myself in Bilbao on my journey to the Basque...
Spain
A visit to Gernika should always mean “never again”
It was a short yet impactful visit to Gernika. I traveled to the Basque Country in early autumn, and after exploring Bilbao, I decided...
Letters to Barbara
San Sebastian and the Comb of the Wind
Dear Barbara, This oval bay engulfs history and occupies one's dreams. The serpentine promenade from La Concha to Zurriola is covered with earthly tones and...
Spain
Mundaka, the surfers’ paradise in the Basque Country
The optimal way to explore Mundaka is to start from its left side. No, this does not refer to its world-famous left wave, which...
