San Juan de Gaztelugatxe travel information and photos

It’s quite an adventure out to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, but it’s definitely worth it. The tiny island is connected to the mainland by a bridge and hosts a small 10th century church… Read More →

Soccer in heels and cultural differences

Long story short, Basque people are prideful of their culture. When I’m on the Metro, or just walking around, I try to think of what I would tell people about Bilbao: what it’s like… Read More →

The Colors of Lisbon

I almost forgot what color was. Bilbao is filled with grey buildings, grey clouds, and black streets, but it’s beautiful nonetheless. Bilbao is very similar to New York City-Upper West Side to be… Read More →

Food: A Cultural Difference

I experienced my first European backpacking adventure this past weekend. About ten USAC girls took off to Lisbon, Portugal for the five-day weekend. Four of us made a detour to Madrid for two… Read More →

I fell in love

It was a night of heals, red lipstick, red nails, hair done, a white mini dress, and a black blazer; a Bilbao first for myself. The world-famous Guggenheim Museum hosts Art After Dark… Read More →

A new way of living

I have heard it takes 21 days to create new habits. I have never intentionally tried to form a new habit to where I studied how long it took, but that theory is… Read More →

Nearly Striking Out

“Don’t let fear of striking out get in your way.” ­­­­­­-Babe Ruth After my second week in Bilbao, I realized I lost sight of the initial reason to which I wanted to come… Read More →

Photo Essay: Las Puertas de Bilbao

No two doors in Bilbao, Spain are the same from each curve to each door handle. The material, the weight, the look…it’s all so different. The beautiful architecture surrounding the door frames are… Read More →