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Snow in La Rioja

You mean it ‘snows’ in La Rioja?

Some lucky guests over from California last week got to see something that not many visitors capture, the beautiful sight of La Rioja covered in snow!

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Bizkaia & Basque Contrasts Tour

The province of Bizkaia (Biscay) in the Basque Country is characterized by two major influences;

the green verdant interior with its rolling hills, jagged mountains, vast forests, industrial towns and small villages, and the spectacular, rugged Atlantic coast, with its small fishing harbors, hidden inlets, islands, and beautiful beaches.

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Txoko evenings with Basque Experiences

Txokos or Gastronomic Societies form one of the backbones of the Basque Culinary pantheon. Dining clubs if you like, they are owned by the members who source the produce, be it their own or by fishing, foraging or hunting, or simply bought from the local market, and who then meet to prepare it. Usually very traditional in style, they are found all over Euskadi, from basements of residential blocks to harbour-side wharves and hidden mountain houses. The members rules often stipulate no children or women allowed!

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Sagardotegi: Cider House

Easter weekend saw thousands of tourists in Donosti/San Sebastián, sampling pintxos, fine dining and soaking up the sun. However, only a select few get to see the Gipuzkoan culture like our three guests this weekend.

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Cheese and Honey

A sunny Good Friday morning saw Basque Experiences and a couple of North American friends visit the fantastic cheese and honey makers in Izoria.

A clear spring day with fresh air all around is a sure whey… to get the senses sharpened up.

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