Review: The Basque History of the World

Posted by markopoloayling on August 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

I am back in the Basque Country, my favorite home away from home. It is a land that I have come to love dearly after living here for a year and coming back to visit as regularly as I can. The Basque Country fascinates me. Growing up in America, I had the perception that the … Continue reading →

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Expat Guide to the Basque Country: InsidersAbroad.com

Posted by markopoloayling on May 6, 2012 · 1 Comment 

Originally published here at InsidersAbroad.com The Basque Country is one of Spain’s most distinctive regions. Tucked between the green Pyrenees and the rugged Atlantic coast, this is the homeland of the Basques, one of the oldest cultures in Europe and speakers of a language related to no other on Earth. These ancient roots have evolved … Continue reading →

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Vitoria-Gasteiz: The Cindarella Story of the Basque Country

Posted by markopoloayling on February 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Proud by nature, many Basques I met in the large coastal cities of Bilbao and San Sebastian had few compliments for the region’s landlocked capital, Vitoria-Gasteiz. “It’s quaint.” one local friend said. “It’s really old.” “It’s the Green Capital of Europe for 2012.” shrugged another. “It’s the most liveable city in Spain.” I nodded my … Continue reading →

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