Category Archives: BILBAO & NORTH

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

San Sebastian – Most Beautiful City In Spain?

Sophisticated San Sebastian has a two mile long beach on the Bay of La Concha...
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7 Reasons Why I Love My City (and 3 Why It Sucks): Logroño

No place is perfect. Liz tells it like it is about Logroño, Spain...
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Running Of The Bulls: I Was There (Part 2)

This crazy festival, The Running Of The Bulls, hit the tourist maps with Hemingway's, The Sun Also Rises...
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Running Of The Bulls: I Was There (Part 1)

As one of the best known international festivals, Running Of The Bulls in Pamplona, is highly controversial. Spain does not break with tradition easily...
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The Scoop: Events In Spain for July 2012

What's on for July across Spain? The Scoopettes dish the best of this month's events...
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Stay in Spain – Boutique Hotel for San Fermin: Merindades de Navarra

Boutique Hotel for San Fermin? Check out Merindades de Navarra...
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Tired Of Hoofin’ It In Bilbao?

Hoofin' it is fun and Bilboa isn't a huge city. If you are there for a short period, you may want to be efficient...
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Witch Caves of Zugarramurdi – Road-Tripping in Navarra

Navarra, Spain stretches from the border with France and the Pyrenees....
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Photo Scoop (no. 14): Wild San Juan Festival

Bonfires blaze all night on plazas and beaches. Devils run with long poles spewing fire...
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The Scoop: Events in Spain – June, 2012

The Scoop: Festival Events In Spain
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3 Cool Museums Of Bilbao

Museums are an excellent place to head, especially if it is a rainy day...
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Wild Wine Festival Plus 3 Tips To Save Your Sanity

I love a good festival. After watching the video on the famous Batalla del Vino, I have decided...
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16 Bargain Gifts – Chocolate Anyone?

Traveling in Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, or Seville and want to take a gift back to Aunt Millie...
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Tips for Budget Travel in Spain – Save Some Euro Bucks!

Sites to check for cheapo travel in Spain. These are a few we use!
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Asturias, Spain – So, Where Is That?

Asturias doesn't get much attention but those who want to see a totally different Spain should...
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Scoopette Bucket List 2: Itchy Feet, Hungry Heart

Life is short and must be lived to the fullest. Here's my list of things to see, do, learn, experience in SPAIN!
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Liz’s 5 Step Plan – Packing For Northern Spain

Our expert in Northern Spain and guest writer, Liz Carlson, has learned not to be Carrie Bradshaw. She learned the hard way as she travels extensively...
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Car Rental Ramblings

Living in the city, not many of our friends have cars. Renting a car makes us feel like adults. No waiting for buses... .
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How To Jump Around Europe From Spain

Tips for country hopping from Spain...Where do you want to go next?
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Liz’s 5 Best Bilbao Tips

Yes, there is there life beyond eating pinxos in Bilbao, but barely. Liz Pitt, our guest writer and inside expert gives...
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