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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Getxo guide: Ocean views and unbeatable charm

Located just 15 kilometers out of Bilbao, Getxo is one of the undeniable pearls of the Basque Country. The small coastal town enjoys spectacular...

The Athletic Bilbao VIP Experience: A match at the San Mamés

Just a handful of football stadiums around Europe enjoy the reputation of San Mamés. Visiting the legendary Athletic Club's home ground (usually referred to...

Polaroid Diaries: Ljubljana Polaroids with the Impulse AF

I didn't know what to expect when I traveled to Slovenia's capital. Ljubljana has been on my radar for quite a while, but I...

Six Years of Travel Blogging: The Art of Slowing Down

These annual blogging recaps aren’t just reports of my progress in the blogosphere. It became a habit to write every end of September about...

Exploring Ljubljana by bike (& how to do it properly)

For bike lovers, cycling is often one of the sweetest ways to discover a city's culture and daily life. Although Ljubljana, Slovenia's beautiful capital,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: 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...

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,...