a blog on the Basque Country and neighbouring areas- Spain
Nov 17th, 2009, 01:56 AM
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a blog on the Basque Country and neighbouring areas- Spain
I don´t really know if I can do this, but I leave it to the forum administrators...
I´ve just started a new blog, http://mugalari.wordpress.com, called Mugalari-Crossing Borders, that pretends to be a way to describe our particularities as Basques and talk about restaurants, places to see, thing to do with time, landscapes, special corners of this land, places you would never go becauseyoudidn´tknowtheywerethere, habits, way of life, etc..., from a local point of view. It´ll be a bit off the beaten track things, but not exclusively and focused on practical aspects. It will also cover aspects of other Spanish regions.
All your suggestions are welcome, and it´s open for your comments.
BTW, a "mugalari" (in Basque, a "frontier crosser") was a person that helped the people that wanted to cross to France in the tough years...
I´ve just started a new blog, http://mugalari.wordpress.com, called Mugalari-Crossing Borders, that pretends to be a way to describe our particularities as Basques and talk about restaurants, places to see, thing to do with time, landscapes, special corners of this land, places you would never go becauseyoudidn´tknowtheywerethere, habits, way of life, etc..., from a local point of view. It´ll be a bit off the beaten track things, but not exclusively and focused on practical aspects. It will also cover aspects of other Spanish regions.
All your suggestions are welcome, and it´s open for your comments.
BTW, a "mugalari" (in Basque, a "frontier crosser") was a person that helped the people that wanted to cross to France in the tough years...
Nov 17th, 2009, 07:24 AM
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Wow that's great. I couldn't find enough information on the Basque country/culture before my trip. I can't wait for my next trip back there. Just curious, how do you write in such excellent English?
Nov 17th, 2009, 08:10 AM
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Great blog - thank you so much for sharing your culture and heritage. The Basque country is already luring me back for a trip next fall! It's often difficult to find good information on this unique and intriguing region.
Nov 17th, 2009, 11:23 AM
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thanks, I intend to update it at least once a week, posting on unusual topics. If interested in something in particular, please let me know.
Egbert, I just happen to like languages, travelling and reading...and use a lot English and French for my work.
Egbert, I just happen to like languages, travelling and reading...and use a lot English and French for my work.
Nov 17th, 2009, 02:05 PM
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hi mikel,
well, i really enjoyed episode 1. you do not need to be worried about your English.
BTW, recent research suggests that the DNA of the cornish and the Basques is very closely linked. sadly very few cornish speak the language, and there are few bi-lingual sign-posts. and our tapas are not in the same league!
well, i really enjoyed episode 1. you do not need to be worried about your English.
BTW, recent research suggests that the DNA of the cornish and the Basques is very closely linked. sadly very few cornish speak the language, and there are few bi-lingual sign-posts. and our tapas are not in the same league!
Nov 17th, 2009, 02:52 PM
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Hi Mikelg --This looks great! It will make for good reading between now and my trip to N SPain in the Spring. Don't worry about your English, its fine -- I wish my Spanish was half as good as your english.
thaks for sharing your blog.
thaks for sharing your blog.
Jan 21st, 2010, 02:05 AM
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If it helps, I´ve just posted the 10 routes that I consider as a "must" if you visit the Basque Country, with half of them you´ll get a very good idea about this so unknown area.
I´ll post later the 10 things to do and places to eat.
I´ll post later the 10 things to do and places to eat.
Feb 15th, 2010, 03:43 AM
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For those following my blog, I´ve been contacted by the Basque Broadcasting Corporation (no, not the BBC, it´s EITB, Euskal Irrati Telebista, www.eitb.com) and my blog will appear (format will change) on their blogs in English for those interested in "Basqueness". It seems they find it interesting. I will update the correct address this week.
Feb 15th, 2010, 05:40 AM
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yestravel, I subscribed to my own blog without problems, I don´t really know why you´re having those problems, I´m so sorry!
I do recommend the 3 minute video on the post on San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, it´s really spectacular!
I do recommend the 3 minute video on the post on San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, it´s really spectacular!
