Mariela around the world

France

Back home in September (part 2): Hendaye, Ciboure, Biarritz

Basque Country, Destinations, Europe, France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Travel

While we were back home, I took the opportunity to show my boyfriend around some places he didn't know yet.

This time we went to Hendaye, Socoa (in Ciboure) and Biarritz, some of my favorite spots in the French Basque Country.

Spain

Back home in September (part 1): from San Sebastián to Pasajes

Basque Country, Destinations, Europe, Guipúzcoa, Spain, Travel

It was great to be back home for some birthday celebrations including my own. As you will see in the next few posts, the stay was short but intense!

Spain

Girlfriends’ weekend in Madrid

Community of Madrid, Destinations, Europe, Food, Spain, Travel

This weekend I flew from Geneva to Madrid in order to meet my hometown friends there. We spent a wonderful time together and had so much fun!

Spain

Toledo

Castile - La Mancha, Destinations, Europe, Spain, Toledo province, Travel

Toledo is an ancient city set on a hill above the plains of Castilla-La Mancha in central Spain. It’s known for the medieval Arab, Jewish and Christian monuments within its historic city walls. It was also the former home of Mannerist painter El Greco. The Moorish Bisagra Gate and the Sol Gate, in Mudéjar style, open into the old quarter, where the Plaza de Zocodover is a lively meeting place.

Spain

First time with my in-laws

Community of Madrid, Destinations, Europe, Food, Spain, Travel

After a few months of dating my boyfriend, it was time to meet my in-laws! So I flew from Geneva to Madrid to do just that (including a lot of eating of course).

Cala Fornells is one of the main attractions in Mallorca

Spain

Another year, another summer in Mallorca

Balearic Islands, Destinations, Europe, Mallorca, Spain, Travel

I have been coming to Mallorca every other year during the summer, together with my family, for the last 10 years or so. Although we know this Spanish island pretty well, we always discover new places and things to do.

Spain

Quick visit to Logroño in La Rioja

Destinations, Europe, La Rioja, Spain, Travel

June 30th in Irún - the festivity of San Marcial

Spain

Summer at home

Basque Country, Destinations, Europe, Food, France, Guipúzcoa, Navarre, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Spain, Travel

Find out about my summer at home reading these posts (in Spanish):

-El verano en la comarca del Bidasoa (I): San Marcial

-El verano en la comarca del Bidasoa (II): boda, playa y demás planes

-El verano en la comarca del Bidasoa (III): bodas y más reencuentros

-El verano en la comarca del Bidasoa (IV): por el interior del País Vasco francés (+ despedidas)

You'll also find pictures of some of my favorite places in the Basque Country, stories of traditional festivities, wedding celebrations and delicious foodie recommendations!