You’ve seen the dreamy photos. You’ve watched the TikToks. Maybe you’ve even practiced saying hola and gracias in the mirror. So when you finally get to Spain, you expect it to feel exciting, sunny, and kind of easy. And then… dinner doesn’t start until what feels like the middle of the night. Shops disappear for hours in the afternoon….
Look, if you think Spain is all about flamenco and bullfighting, Bilbao’s about to blow your mind. This Basque city doesn’t just do festivals—it lives them. And honestly? The Basques take their celebrations more seriously than anyone I’ve encountered. What makes Bilbao festivals different from, say, Madrid or Barcelona? Well, the Basque identity runs deep here. You’ll…
Spain is not just a country, but rather a large and amazing restaurant where every region has worked for centuries to create some of the best products. In the pintxos bars of San Sebastián, the locals argue about the best wine to drink with their tapas and in Madrid, the tapas crawl starts at midnight….