The Spanish fans going crazy during Euros 2016 in Nice, France

Surviving the Euros 2016 in Nice, France

Returning from Euros 2016 in Nice, I was tired and hungover. Yet, I found myself promising to return in 2020. That’s what the Euros does to you. Six months ago, a group of friends from London and Finland...

Hotel San Prudentzio in Getaria, Spain

Hotel San Prudentzio: Family and Food in Basque Country

Driving up the narrow lane, surrounded by vineyards and farmland, the Hotel San Prudentzio rises out of the landscape, perched on a hill in the Basque countryside. We left our car by the front door, and ducked inside...

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Corners of the Internet #11

The weekend is upon us. Today I’m coming to you live from good ‘ole Indiana, where I grew up. I’m sitting in my childhood bedroom, doing my best to overcome debilitating jet lag, and eagerly awaiting...

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52 Week-Long Vacations

For most people, vacations happen by the week. They are marked on calendars, planned for months and executed with vigor. The hallmarks of every week-long holiday we’ve ever taken are meticulous plans, long days full...

Basque Cider House: An old apple cider press at Petritegi Sideria

The Basque Cider House Experience

The Basque Country, in the northeastern corner of Spain, is well known as a culinary destination. The epicenter is the city of San Sebastian, which is overflowing with tempting pintxos bars (the Basque version of...

Crete Holidays: view over the pristine Crete coastline

3 Reasons Why I Want to Visit Crete

In September, we are heading out on the road for an extended 10 week road trip, spending as much time as possible immersing ourselves in Europe before we depart for, well, we don’t know where yet. Julie has...