THE HIGH PLAINS OF BURGOS, WHERE EL CID ONCE ROAMED Burgos was once the capital of Castilla, the mighty kingdom that united with Aragon through marriage to form the foundation of modern Spain. Since the 11th century it has also been one of the most important stops along […]
NO BULLS IN PAMPLONA For most people Pamplona is synonymous with just one thing: bulls. More specifically, being chased by bulls during the annual Festival of San Fermin. We’re here a few months too late for the Running of the Bulls, as its known, but discovered that there’s […]
BIG WAVES IN SAN SEBASTIAN Thanks to the Atlantic Gulf Stream, the Basque coast gets more than its fair share of rain. That means that cloudy, windy, and showery days like today are common here in San Sebastian. Hardly the best weather to go hiking in, so rather […]
UN PASEO A PASAIA After last night’s decadent pintxos feast we decided to head out today for some much-needed exercise. Luckily San Sebastian is surrounded by hills and criss-crossed with hiking trails, so we didn’t have to look too hard to find a route that involved a little […]
CERVEZA, SANGRIA & PINTXOS IN SAN SEBASTIAN Continuing our journey we arrived in San Sebastian today. Famed for its stunning beachside location, and exquisite cuisine, San Sebastian is in Spain’s Basque country. Surrounded by green hills and facing out across the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, this […]
Wandering Soles 