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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Paseo Through Arévalo

Posted by markopoloayling on January 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Each day before sunset the people of Spain traditionally leave their homes and take a leisurely stroll called a paseo.  I take my paseo at five in the afternoon and join the rest of the pueblo in their daily walk through our village, Arévalo.  I descend the steps of apartment to the street below and … Continue reading →

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