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Basque Country or south of France?

kookaburra — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:27:47 -0800

Basque Country of south of France for post-Christmas vacation? My boyfriend and I will be visiting his family in Munich for Christmas. After Christmas, the two of us want to spend a week or so somewhere else in Europe. We would like to go somewhere with decent weather and good food (we're both foodies). We'll probably rent a car so we can enjoy a city/tourist scene as well as get out into the country. A fun New Year's vibe would also be fun. Right now, we're thinking either Basque Country or the south of France. Neither of us have been to either place, so we're hoping for some Hive Mind input! If it's helpful, we're 29/30 and live in San Francisco.

How to find a Birth parent in the Basque Region of Spain?

gogomickey — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:10:52 -0800

Ms. Gogomickey just found out her birth father is from the Basque region of Spain. Any suggestions how to start a search given the extreme language barrier? She has a name and other specific information.

Looking for Basque Info.

gb77 — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:12:43 -0800

Looking for Basque Info. Hi, I'm looking for information about the Basque region along the Spanish/French border. I've Googled it, of course, but I'm looking for any resources that give me a deeper understanding of its history, culture, politics, language, etc.

Thanks in advance.

Where to buy izarra?

gimonca — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:57:18 -0800

Where can I buy izarra? Either online or in the Twin Cities area. Thanks.

What are the best things about the Basque country?

Len — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 17:12:42 -0800

Bilbao. San Sebastian. Three days. What would you recommend? Obviously, there's the Guggenheim in Bilbao, but what else is there? I'm interested in hidden architectural gems, weird modern/postmodern buildings (if there are any), things off the beaten trail, great places to eat (everything from budget tapas to uber-swanky restaurants), local oddities, places related to local folklore/myth, art galleries, particular places/areas significant in Basque culture, places of significant literary interest, anywhere that you'd never heard of before visiting the area but which you would unfailingly recommend to other people.

Obviously, that's rather broad. But I'm sure that you're up to it ...

What would the Basque Nation be called?

cosmonik — Mon, 24 Jan 2005 19:05:43 -0800

BasqueFilter: If the Basque Nation was ever established, what would it be called? Is there an official title or name for it? Extra points for the name in both English and Euskaran.