Category Archives: BILBAO & NORTH

Travel tips on Basque Country and Navarra in Spain. San Sebastian, Santander, Pamplona.

What Is Clara? Bitter Kas? Drinking It Up In Spain

Know how to order unusual drinks in the bar and restaurant culture in Spain...
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Wallet Rules: How Do You Tip In Spain?

The Scoop Experts say, "Tip." And, you tip differently in Spain. We hope that servers in...
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You Gotta See Spain: 7 Must-Visit Cities

Our tips on Spain's top cities to visit.
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Beaching It In Basque Country – Zarautz

Basque Country has many faces. It is at once, rolling green hills, grazing sheep...
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Celebrating The Epiphany In Spain

I am of the belief that Spanish children may be among some of the luckiest in the world. Why? Well, because not only do they get to celebrate...
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Christmas Is Softer In Spain

You won't see the mad Christmas commercialization in Spain today. Christmas is softer, kinder...
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VIDEO: The Two Minute Take on Christmas Markets in Spain!

Your Scoopettes are back with another video on Barcelona's merriest market...
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Yum! Autumn Street Food – Food Culture In Spain

Walking down the street in Barcelona, a smoky, sweet scent draws me to the street vendors, the casteneros. In many cities including Granada...
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Bears, Bovines and Bean Stew – Asturias

The region of Asturias in Northern Spain is richly diverse...
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Tapa Time: San Sebastian’s Parte Vieja Pintxo Scene

San Sebastian is known, above all, for its beauty—and for its Michelin-starred cuisine.
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León: The House Of Light

Robin Graham, travels north to Leon. He captures the heartbeat of intimacy that travel...
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Why (and How) I Moved To Spain – Was I Crazy? (no. 1): Liz In Logroño

Liz Carlson first fell for Spain as a teen. After college, she made her way back to Iberia....
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Wine Country Calls, We Answer: A Day in Laguardia

A day in Laguardia, a historic hilltop village in Spanish wine country...
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11 Restaurants Rules You Need To Know-Customs In Spain

For restaurants, customs in Spain are different. Here are eleven restaurant rules to make travel easier...
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5 Top Hoods Of Bilbao

When The Scoopettes travel and hit a city they have never been to, a compass...
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