The Northern Spaniard

A Bilbao local's guide to Northern Spain & Spanish History

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Downloadable Bilbao Pintxos Itinerary - 7 Pintxos Bars Explained

Downloadable Bilbao Pintxos Itinerary - 7 Pintxos Bars Explained

The Best Pintxo de Tortilla in Spain

The Best Pintxo de Tortilla in Spain

How 2 Roman tombstones were used to build Seville's Cathedral

How 2 Roman tombstones were used to build Seville's Cathedral

Ultimate Guide to Bermeo - This Charming Basque Town Produces Some of the World's Finest Tuna!

Ultimate Guide to Bermeo - This Charming Basque Town Produces Some of the World's Finest Tuna!

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Why is the Reconquista not just a "Conquista" (conquest) ?

Why is the Reconquista not just a "Conquista" (conquest) ?

Try at home: typical Basque appetiser for the weekend!

Try at home: typical Basque appetiser for the weekend!

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Welcome to The Northern Spaniard!

This newsletter has two weekly sections. With a single premium subscription, every week you will receive insights about:

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Travelling to Northern Spain
Gastronomy, Itineraries, Cultural Insights, etc...
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History of Spain
Understanding the rich and diverse past of Spain.

About the Author

Hey there, I'm Miguel, the author of The Northern Spaniard!

Here are some facts about me:

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Born in Pamplona & Raised in Bilbao's Coast since I was 2 y.o.
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Deeply interested in Gastronomy and Delicacies
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Passionate about History & Cultural Travelling
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Love telling my international friends about my culture & my region.

Why did I start this newsletter?

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International Circle:

Having an Irish partner and many international friends made me realise the growing interest in Northern Spain, and the little information available in English.


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Passion:

I decided that, being as passionate as I am about explaining my region's insights to my friends, it would be a cool initiative to start this Newsletter and make it available for everyone!


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History Geek:

Since I'm also deeply interested in Spanish History, I also included a weekly section about Spanish History, so you can also learn about it!

The historic origin of this common Spanish saying

The historic origin of this common Spanish saying

Basque Mythology: The Basajaun

Basque Mythology: The Basajaun

Understanding Spain's Coat of Arms

Understanding Spain's Coat of Arms

9 Course Tasting Menu in Bilbao for 35€

9 Course Tasting Menu in Bilbao for 35€

Why was Seville (landlocked) the main port in 16th Century Spain?

Why was Seville (landlocked) the main port in 16th Century Spain?

Architecture Meets Nature in Santander's Best Sunset Spot

Architecture Meets Nature in Santander's Best Sunset Spot

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Costs:

Maintaining the newsletter, paying the platform I use for delivering the emails, the design of the site, etc... requires some time & resources.

I think people like you prefer to access a premium site that is well cared of and doesn't try to sell you stuff for a small monthly price.


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You will never be the product here.

There will never be sponsored posts recommending restaurants, hotels, attractions, etc... Neither affiliate links where I make money off recommendations.

Everything you read in The Northern Spaniard is genuine.

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