I am from Portugal living in Spain: The Basque country and its people deserves all my respect, consideration and admiration. A place that offers me the most joy and pleasure on each time i go there.
@@mt3645 this Rick is another patronizing arrogant loaded with bad intention. This show is biased against catholic countries, but if he has to pick up one country to destroy, Spain is his obvious choice. His "well- meaning" angelic countenance does not mislead anybodym
My beautiful momma (RIH) was Basque/ Norwegian. She said the basque gave her the special rh negative blood type. Which she was able to donate to me after emergency surgery from giving birth. Literally my momma gave me life then saved my life! ❤️
@@mikemer79 We are not Spanish. we want freedom or at least the right to be able to vote for it. And the Basque country, unfortunately, is not only part of Spain, but also part of France. We are in the middle of two countries
We travelled here for our 20th wedding anniversary. It was hands down the best vacation we have ever had in Europe. Strongly recommended for the people, the food, the culture, and the landscape.
The great part of Rick's shows is that he doesn't mince words for the current or past issues of the location he's visiting, yet never seems to take sides. He is truly a world traveler.
I cant take sides either. I have empathy for everyone. Just dont know my history bc of parental alienation. I hate violencia and abuse. Only want to help people. And no one ever seems to understand me. I just crave peace
As a Basque person, this was such a good documentary. It covered everything so respectfully! Eskerrik asko for such a nice little documentary, thank you :)
San Sebastián is hands down my favorite city to eat and drink around in Europe. Amazing pinxtos, seafood dinners, pastries, cider, wine, and a growing craft beer scene. Can’t wait to be back.
This is an excellent documentary, I really enjoyed it. As a basque myself, I love finding these videos because they introduce the Basque Country to many people. Anyone who might be considering visiting the Basque Country, you are more than welcome. You'll find fantastic gastronomy, people, places, and culture. Eskerrik asko eta agur!
I'm chilean with Basque roots. My family came here before the civil war, and they choose the city of Concepcion by the similarities with Basque country: a region known for its fishermen, miners and farmers. Agur!
@@leobalan7387 First of all sorry if you feel hurt. Is usual that lot of people say "País Vasco" but that is a pervers invention to break up Spain because Spain united wouldn't be accepted by France, England or Germany. Basques are as Spanish as Catalans or Gallicians. Global power doesn't want sovereign countries so a division is promoted to destroy cultural identities and weaken them. Have a good day.
Greatest channel on UA-cam! I’m just a blue collar worker, I’ll never go to these places. Following the adventures of Rick Steves has been a history lesson, but also a lesson on how to be an ambassador of the human soul🙏
I'm Basque and live in the Basque Country. I'm so glad to see people who like our little country, we've been struggling to keep our language 'alive' since Franco prohibited it because "we live in Spain, we must talk Spanish no matter what." A result that proves our efforts were worth it. Thank you all
Asterix Memes Continue keeping it alive! It is not an isolated language as most linguists claim. It is related to Kazakh language. I just recently compared a few words and verb infinities and found suprising similarities. Euskara verb infinitive ends with "u", same with Kazakh. Biratu - бұрату (buratu), baztertu - бас тарту (bas tartu), heldu - келу (kelu). Not many words but there are. Dar-dar - дар-дар.
Hello......Im from Mexico living in the USA.....my lastname is Verastegui....I look so basque that even ppl have asked me few times while walking on the streets if I'm Basque.....and YES I consider myself as a Basque person.....my dream is to go to the Basque country one day!!!! so proud of my Basque ancestrory!!
Asterix, I don’t like your little country. I LOVE IT!!! In fact, I feel totally addicted to the Basque Country, whether bacalao al pil pil, txacoli, pelota, green lush valleys, pintxos, Zuloaga paintings, and a long etcetera. Keep it great, my friend!
The Basques ahhhh the greatest Cuise of all time. The people are beautiful The Countrywide a dream. They have it all and preserve it's Beauly. Excellent documentary. Thanku Steve. 😅
@@mt3645 The spanish constitution recognizes Bizkaia, Araba and Gipuzkoa as País Vasco or Basque Country in english. Which means that it's correct to say Basque Country.
@@xubanagirrezabalaga7443 But the term Basque Country, or Euskal Herria, is only valid for Spain, because it doesn't imply so in the french constitution, so technically Bayonne isn't in the Basque Country
One of our Sons lives in Barcelona for a 4-year assignment. He called and spoke non-stop for an Hour about going to the Basque area and how wonderful the food is. He also talked about a Region where the Men get together and Cook - and you must be invited if you want to join in the cooking. He did not get an invite, but He said the Food was unbelievably delicious and he is certain that, in his opinion, this area of Basque is where many of the world's finest restaurants get their 'ideas' for Recipes. . . it's THAT good.
I contacted a ham radio operator today from Basque country. I looked up the history of the Basque language and was impressed with the culture and beautiful country side in Basque country. I hope to visit this area of Spain in the near future. William from NY USA
William Corp Basque country is not part of Spain. Basque country is in Spain and France. You must see the Orson Welles film about Basque country "Land of the Basques". You will learn.
I love the basque culture. A culture of virtue and character and the absolute love of JESUS CHRIST. My mother was from this phenomenal northern part of Spain i e Basque Country. Thank you for this walk down Basque Lane.
It’s difficult, it hasn’t much in common with any other languages, it’s also very rural and its words for modern concepts and things are borrowed from other languages like aireportuak(airport) or ordenagailu (computer from the Spanish Ordenador).
I'm from Elko, Nevada and Basque people take up most of the population. They planted their roots there with the Western Shoshone native americans. Every summer they have the Basque festival with lots of wine music and dancing.
I like Rick's insights in every country or place he visits. It is as if he has lived in the place for awile and absorbs the life as well. Great travelling with him!
In Colombia, you can find a lot of similarities with the Basque Country (architecture, people, way of talking) in fact, it’s the country with more basque descendants outside the Basque Country.
My family came from Bogata, but mostly of Basque descent. Which I expected mostly Spanish descent, but the Ancestry test said that I was mostly Basque, which is how I found out about the culture.
Not surprising, a lot of the Spanish that came to the Americas were Basque and from North Spain because they were the experts with landstock/ganaderia. My family is Honduran/Nicaraguan and I recently went to French/Spanish basque country and Burgos and was blown how much they influenced our pastries, dairy farms, etc. It was our first time seeing our last names everywhere (outside our little areas of Honduras and Nicaragua), not a very widespread name
A little bit of Basque blood in my veins from great~great grandparents...Enchanted by their culture...Ethnic groups intertwined make up such proud and colorful people! Bellisimos sitio!💝🌻🍃🌹
You're over my responsibility tough.. If you get Iranians, they never dated us. This' why they differ from Germanic, Dutch, Greeks,.... etc So.. deeply. Once Basque... forever Basque
The video is very illustrative of what the Basque Country is all about. What is not properly told is the political history. According to the latest survey published in 2024, 70% are not interested in independence from Spain. Even so, the Basque people are very proud of their cultural traditions, which are preserved and protected.
I ve lived here for 18 years and dont wanna go nowhere else drom here to live- the best landscape to travel in my personal experience- mountain routes of all kinds and levels, climat is unique and irreplaceable like Elvis Presley😁, beautiful and handsome people, great food tradition, fiestas with free of charge wine, cyder and pintxos- artistic tapas. Smile, you are in Spain
I'm Mexican and I did an ancestry DNA test and found out im 16% basque, I asked my parents about this since my grandparents have all since passed away and according to my mother, her grandma (mom's mom) was from basque country and they all had Joaquin Maria in their names which I found funny. I've visited Spain before once and I've been to Mexico over 20 times now but now I want to visit basque country just to find out a little more about my heritage and where some of my ancestors came from.
Thanks Steve , I always love your history knowledge, I never knew that Basques were French and Spanish , I used to think they are Spanish only citizens. Thanks for the info.
@@ignacioramirezserrano1485 The name "Basque Country" is officially a region of Spain, yes, but the Basque region, culturally and historically is located in both France and Spain.
@@albertocastellanovalderram3920 ni de coña vamos, soy solamente vasco, además con todos los apellidos vascos y no como la película, quedaos con vuestra apestosa corrupción, España no nos representa, ni su bandera, ni su monarquía...ni nada
An interesting, unique people of Europe, I want to wish the Basques peace in their land, and all the best. Greetings from a descendant of Charlemagne. 😉
Hello......Im from Mexico living in the USA.....my lastname is Verastegui....I look so basque that even ppl have asked me few times while walking on the streets if I'm Basque.....and YES I consider myself as a Basque person.....my dream is to go to the Basque country one day!!!! so proud of my Basque ancestrory!!
Wonderful, instructive video!! My French-Canadian side of the family is part-Algonquin, and through the Algonquins, part-Basque (1%). The Basque fishermen and whalers were in Canada from 1520s to 1620s. I was curious to find out more about these people!!
el problema es que Rick se inventa la historia. Casi todo lo que dice es mentira y falso. No existe un pais vasco. Viene del reino de Navarra! y nunca fue un país! its county, no country, en la acepción formal de la palabra! es un mentiroso patologico. Pero lo puedes leer en los libros. Yo no me invento nada. El si!
That's right. Mines are from Vizcaya, but also from so many other cities in Spain. It's amazing when you investigate all that. Had a lot of fun last year.
I want to congratulate you on a very well presented Documentary of the Basque country that I grew up in . I would like to make a correction that most Americans make in describing what is known as the sport of "Jai Alai". In fact , the name of the sport is not called "Jai Alai" but rather "Cesta Punta" which is played in a building called a "Jai Alai".
Basque country is such a forgotten place in Europe, I'm glad to see this kind of content from someone who might live in the US (sorry for the mistake if you don't)
My one younger sister, and her eldest, her daughter, may have visited Baque territory, when the went to Europe, this summer. Keep up the good documentaries.
I was brought here out of curiosity since I found out most of my hometown (Medellin- Colombia) has Basque ancestry, so I am kind of getting to know more about my ancestors. Very interesting.
According to history the Vasque people used to go far away even to New Foundland in what is now North America (Canada) much before the discovery of the Americas, following cod and that is why they came out with the idea of salting the fish to preserve it...I have a book that speaks of this...
I am from Newfoundland and there is an island off where my family lives called Baccileu Island. All the cod came from the waters around Newfoundland. Salt cod was salted by my ancestors and shipped to Europe and the Basque whalers predate Gaspar Corte Real and the Portuguese explorers "discovering" Newfoundland. The Vikings were in NL, too.
@@jmtrevijano9160 no because basque country (euskal herri) is also in France (Euskal hirigune elkargoa). The autonomous community is euskadi which is a part of basque country (with navarra an other part)
I’m here because my ancestry DNA results showed that I have Basque DNA... excuse my ignorance but I didn’t know what is Basque Country. It is beautiful! Maybe one day I could visit it. ❤️
I am Universal...Meaning from the Universe....All Earth is beautiful...All countries are beautiful, all cultures are to be respected...as One human community....Separation is what keeps us limited...
Rick is being a fool. He make videos without getting inform. And changes the history of all. Very extremly ignorancy everytime open his mouth. really perturbed man. If you want to know why just read the history of the basques. he changed it all
This was a eye opening for me, I have been looking for something different to go on holiday, and this over the moon stuff 😮 for me thank you for this, iam making my over to see this for myself
I am here in San Sebastián now!!! I've studied them a bit over the last year but have not seen this video yet. it's 7am Saturday . gonna go out on a trail run and then check out the city for my first full day 1 .
Love the Spain and especially the Basque videos. I will be visiting Spain this year and they will help with my itinerary. Excited to see where my grandparents were born and grew up! (Erratzu and Azpilicueta)
Thank you Rick….Have emailed this to a friend who is going there for a few days , at the end of this month(Toussaintes)..A great introduction for her .
Steve, can you please also share some good restaurants while you are there. Because what tourist really look for is culture, art and some freaking good food. Please highlight places where we can eat and taste the cultural food that are not tourist traps! Please and thank you!
Visiting the Basque Country, for the first time, make sure you have a guide in each city, it is a wonderful area, but knowing what is on the menu (if you do not speak their language) is very important, a guide takes all the guesswork out of your visit.
fui por primera vez en mi vida al pais vasco y pais vasco frances ) st jean de luz) el an pasado. No se como he estado toda mi vida sin conocer esas tierras . Fabulosas. sin duda la parte mas bonita de este pais. No pasare un an sin visitar el pais vasco y pais vasco frances
A very nice and complete video, pointing out several aspects of a complex society (they all are), good insights of the old and new, capturing a modern and vibrant society that at the same time strongly respects its roots, language, culture, food, wellbeing, respect for nature and hard work, do not forget Basque Country invests 2% in innovation, over the European average, and well over Spanish average.
We also have jai alai sport in philippines sometimes its televised. I was surprised that the basque country also play this kind of sports i guess we inherit this sports as well from colonization.
I want to see the land of my people, ive lived my whole life in the cultural soup sandwhich of the US. And from what I see the land I came from is beautiful.
I am from Portugal living in Spain: The Basque country and its people deserves all my respect, consideration and admiration. A place that offers me the most joy and pleasure on each time i go there.
the baques people looks like some people in portugal
@@nholmes86 chorradas.
The Basque province is a COUNTY not COUNTRY. You need to learn how to write it properly. Read a bit of history aswell.
@@mt3645 this Rick is another patronizing arrogant loaded with bad intention. This show is biased against catholic countries, but if he has to pick up one country to destroy, Spain is his obvious choice. His "well- meaning" angelic countenance does not mislead anybodym
@David Rodriguez never even in your dreams
My beautiful momma (RIH) was Basque/ Norwegian. She said the basque gave her the special rh negative blood type. Which she was able to donate to me after emergency surgery from giving birth. Literally my momma gave me life then saved my life! ❤️
Nice story Spanish people are great
The same thing happened to me at birth. My mom us Norwegian and gave me a blood transfusion at birth and u have RH neg blood.
O- the universal doner
@@mikemer79 We are not Spanish. we want freedom or at least the right to be able to vote for it. And the Basque country, unfortunately, is not only part of Spain, but also part of France. We are in the middle of two countries
@@yomismo7746 Ni espainiarra naiz eh
We travelled here for our 20th wedding anniversary. It was hands down the best vacation we have ever had in Europe. Strongly recommended for the people, the food, the culture, and the landscape.
next ime try in Galicia, better food. Or Asturias. Both.
Best food in Europe
@@ameise4038 better food, hahahahahahahah no way dude, your product is good, but your food is far away from Basque food.
Did any of ya visit ya ancestral land . No right trying to change demographics.
The great part of Rick's shows is that he doesn't mince words for the current or past issues of the location he's visiting, yet never seems to take sides. He is truly a world traveler.
Why would he take sides, he's an American, not Basque.
I cant take sides either. I have empathy for everyone. Just dont know my history bc of parental alienation. I hate violencia and abuse. Only want to help people. And no one ever seems to understand me. I just crave peace
As a Basque person, this was such a good documentary. It covered everything so respectfully! Eskerrik asko for such a nice little documentary, thank you :)
Im rh- as well but was born in Missiouri.
I came to watch this as a person with RH negative blood. It appears that my ancestors may have been Basque? IDK.
@@lindatulley8407it’s fine I am rh + but I think one of my kids is rh -
Laga beach is the most beautiful beach in the world. Basque country is just magical, I will be back again. love from Georgia 🇬🇪
San Sebastián is hands down my favorite city to eat and drink around in Europe. Amazing pinxtos, seafood dinners, pastries, cider, wine, and a growing craft beer scene. Can’t wait to be back.
I agree but food wise for sheer variety and deliciousness nothing beats London these days.
@@jaengen I think that, specially these days, many places in the world beat London... and San Sebastian is one of them.
This is an excellent documentary, I really enjoyed it. As a basque myself, I love finding these videos because they introduce the Basque Country to many people.
Anyone who might be considering visiting the Basque Country, you are more than welcome. You'll find fantastic gastronomy, people, places, and culture.
Eskerrik asko eta agur!
Great, good to know 👍 I am there from 18th till 29 this month 😊
What is your blood type?
@@littleflor2975 A+
@@littleflor2975 RH - here....hope that makes me Basque
I'm chilean with Basque roots. My family came here before the civil war, and they choose the city of Concepcion by the similarities with Basque country: a region known for its fishermen, miners and farmers. Agur!
The Basque province is a COUNTY not COUNTRY. You need to learn how to write it properly. Read a bit of history aswell.
Basque Country with its 7 counties or historical territories
@@mt3645 no need to be rude, in Spanish people say “País Vazco” so it could be easy to get confused mate...
@@leobalan7387 First of all sorry if you feel hurt. Is usual that lot of people say "País Vasco" but that is a pervers invention to break up Spain because Spain united wouldn't be accepted by France, England or Germany. Basques are as Spanish as Catalans or Gallicians. Global power doesn't want sovereign countries so a division is promoted to destroy cultural identities and weaken them. Have a good day.
@@mt3645 u mad?
Greatest channel on UA-cam! I’m just a blue collar worker, I’ll never go to these places. Following the adventures of Rick Steves has been a history lesson, but also a lesson on how to be an ambassador of the human soul🙏
Yes you can ! Europe is less expensive than usa in most ways (assuming you’re from usa). And save up airline reward miles with credit card purchases
I hope you get to see it Randall 🎉🙏
You can travel. Go anywhere. Do anything. Use a bus. Use a train.
I'm Basque and live in the Basque Country. I'm so glad to see people who like our little country, we've been struggling to keep our language 'alive' since Franco prohibited it because "we live in Spain, we must talk Spanish no matter what." A result that proves our efforts were worth it. Thank you all
Asterix Memes Continue keeping it alive! It is not an isolated language as most linguists claim. It is related to Kazakh language. I just recently compared a few words and verb infinities and found suprising similarities. Euskara verb infinitive ends with "u", same with Kazakh. Biratu - бұрату (buratu), baztertu - бас тарту (bas tartu), heldu - келу (kelu). Not many words but there are.
Dar-dar - дар-дар.
Hello......Im from Mexico living in the USA.....my lastname is Verastegui....I look so basque that even ppl have asked me few times while walking on the streets if I'm Basque.....and YES I consider myself as a Basque person.....my dream is to go to the Basque country one day!!!! so proud of my Basque ancestrory!!
Asterix, I don’t like your little country. I LOVE IT!!! In fact, I feel totally addicted to the Basque Country, whether bacalao al pil pil, txacoli, pelota, green lush valleys, pintxos, Zuloaga paintings, and a long etcetera. Keep it great, my friend!
Aqua Dulce : I thought i was the only one xD pensé que era la única mexicana aquí
I just recently found out that I am 1% Basque. It is a very interesting Place! The Food looks very good! What a beautiful place!
Just found out I am Spanish/Basque on my mothers side. I love learning about what makes me me! And the beautiful history of my ancestors
My mom too
This show is so addictive! Like travelling around the world with Rick Steves!
Yhoooo Rick's videos are the best I'm telling you am so addicted.. Europe is so amazing . Greetings from South Africa
Indeed very addictive, recently discovered and simply enjoying the beautiful europe
Right?! It's amazing for quarantine.
He doing well
The Basque people have done an amazing job of preserving their culture and customs - would love to visit one day.
Also, AUPA ATHLETIC!
The Basques ahhhh the greatest Cuise of all time. The people are beautiful The Countrywide a dream. They have it all and preserve it's Beauly. Excellent documentary. Thanku Steve. 😅
I m from Bayonne, but live in the US and I miss my Basque Country so much.
The Basque province is a COUNTY not COUNTRY. You need to learn how to write it properly. Read a bit of history aswell.
@@mt3645 The spanish constitution recognizes Bizkaia, Araba and Gipuzkoa as País Vasco or Basque Country in english. Which means that it's correct to say Basque Country.
@@xubanagirrezabalaga7443 But Bayonne isn't in Spain, it's in France
@@anderboronat4348 I just said that the term Basque Country is correct. Bayonne might not be in Spain but it is in Euskal Herria
@@xubanagirrezabalaga7443 But the term Basque Country, or Euskal Herria, is only valid for Spain, because it doesn't imply so in the french constitution, so technically Bayonne isn't in the Basque Country
One of our Sons lives in Barcelona for a 4-year assignment. He called and spoke non-stop for an Hour about going to the Basque area and how wonderful the food is. He also talked about a Region where the Men get together and Cook - and you must be invited if you want to join in the cooking. He did not get an invite, but He said the Food was unbelievably delicious and he is certain that, in his opinion, this area of Basque is where many of the world's finest restaurants get their 'ideas' for Recipes. . . it's THAT good.
I contacted a ham radio operator today from Basque country. I looked up the history
of the Basque language and was impressed with the culture and beautiful country side
in Basque country. I hope to visit this area of Spain in the near future.
William from NY USA
William Corp Basque country is not part of Spain. Basque country is in Spain and France.
You must see the Orson Welles film about Basque country "Land of the Basques". You will learn.
I love the basque culture. A culture of virtue and character and the absolute love of JESUS CHRIST. My mother was from this phenomenal northern part of Spain i e Basque Country. Thank you for this walk down Basque Lane.
Basque have preserved their own adorable language. This is one of the miracles in the history! I would learn it.
I wouldn’t call basque language adorable 😂
I don't recommend learning it unless you love communism.
@@belstar1128 Sure! Because learning a language will make you comunist.... Please learn more about a place before trying to trash a whole culture.
@@belstar1128 Que tontería es esa, deja el bebercio .
It’s difficult, it hasn’t much in common with any other languages, it’s also very rural and its words for modern concepts and things are borrowed from other languages like aireportuak(airport) or ordenagailu (computer from the Spanish Ordenador).
I'm from Idaho and we have a great many Basque in our state! Our capital, Boise, has an entire Basque street (we're not big enough for a "town").
I know lolpart of my family is from there my last name is vidaure
That’s crazy. Would have never known that such a small overall population of people could have little clusters other places.
My best friend is basque and her family lives in Fruitland ID!
@@MaiPengWenThey might know my uncle.
I'm from Elko, Nevada and Basque people take up most of the population. They planted their roots there with the Western Shoshone native americans. Every summer they have the Basque festival with lots of wine music and dancing.
I am French Basque. And I can COOK. My family came here before the French Revolution. Great Video. Thank you Steve.
Hi Nora, my grandfather was born in the French Basque side. Our last name is Etcheverry and I also can cook! Very proud of my basque ancestry!
Do you think you should create a cookbook?
What's your blood type and eye colour?
Beautiful Basque Country, would love to visit it in the future. Thank you for sharing.
it's a part of Spain
The Basque province is a COUNTY not COUNTRY. You need to learn how to write it properly. Read a bit of history aswell.
@@mt3645 a country within another? Xdd
I like Rick's insights in every country or place he visits. It is as if he has lived in the place for awile and absorbs the life as well. Great travelling with him!
In Colombia, you can find a lot of similarities with the Basque Country (architecture, people, way of talking) in fact, it’s the country with more basque descendants outside the Basque Country.
My family came from Bogata, but mostly of Basque descent. Which I expected mostly Spanish descent, but the Ancestry test said that I was mostly Basque, which is how I found out about the culture.
Es cierto, yo soy descendiente de vascos pues mi apellido es Vengoechea, cuya verdadera manera de escribir es Bengoetxea.
Not surprising, a lot of the Spanish that came to the Americas were Basque and from North Spain because they were the experts with landstock/ganaderia. My family is Honduran/Nicaraguan and I recently went to French/Spanish basque country and Burgos and was blown how much they influenced our pastries, dairy farms, etc. It was our first time seeing our last names everywhere (outside our little areas of Honduras and Nicaragua), not a very widespread name
Sofia Vergara, from Modern Family, (Colombia) probably has Basque ancestry. There is a town named "Vergara. "
A little bit of Basque blood in my veins from great~great grandparents...Enchanted
by their culture...Ethnic groups intertwined make up such proud and colorful people!
Bellisimos sitio!💝🌻🍃🌹
You're over my responsibility tough.. If you get Iranians, they never dated us. This' why they differ from Germanic, Dutch, Greeks,.... etc So.. deeply. Once Basque... forever Basque
Betty Guest . Bellísimo sitio = toki oso polita= toki zoragarria
Proud to be an American with Basque Heritage!
The video is very illustrative of what the Basque Country is all about. What is not properly told is the political history. According to the latest survey published in 2024, 70% are not interested in independence from Spain. Even so, the Basque people are very proud of their cultural traditions, which are preserved and protected.
Mis Abuelos por padre y madre eran Basque. I am very proud of my roots. VIVA los Basque
First time seeing your channel it's been 11 years but this video is way more quality, engaging and informative than modern documantaries.
This is definitely on my bucket list. I would love to experience the culture of my people.
I ve lived here for 18 years and dont wanna go nowhere else drom here to live- the best landscape to travel in my personal experience- mountain routes of all kinds and levels, climat is unique and irreplaceable like Elvis Presley😁, beautiful and handsome people, great food tradition, fiestas with free of charge wine, cyder and pintxos- artistic tapas. Smile, you are in Spain
such a beautiful country with pretty towns and cities
Shaun Gordon !
It's not country, It's an Autonomic Community
I’m Uruguayan and my grandpas on both sides of my family are from the Basque region of France and came in the late 1800s!
The Basque province is a COUNTY not COUNTRY. You need to learn how to write it properly. Read a bit of history aswell.
@@ggg-gems And Rhode Island isn't an island...
My spirit travels to Europe with Rick..I think I have traveled alot.😂😂😂
Bless you for sharing this video! Such a good one. I love both sides of the Basque country. One of best areas in Europe!
Gorgeous country gorgeous people
I'm Mexican and I did an ancestry DNA test and found out im 16% basque, I asked my parents about this since my grandparents have all since passed away and according to my mother, her grandma (mom's mom) was from basque country and they all had Joaquin Maria in their names which I found funny. I've visited Spain before once and I've been to Mexico over 20 times now but now I want to visit basque country just to find out a little more about my heritage and where some of my ancestors came from.
It's been 7 years that i'm in love with Basque country
Thanks Steve , I always love your history knowledge, I never knew that Basques were French and Spanish , I used to think they are Spanish only citizens. Thanks for the info.
There are Basques in Spain and Basques in France. They aren't from both countries.
They're between Spanish and French
Basques country is Spain...
@@ignacioramirezserrano1485 The name "Basque Country" is officially a region of Spain, yes, but the Basque region, culturally and historically is located in both France and Spain.
My Great Grandfather comes from the French Basque who settled in Avon, Montana.
I love Steve’s head going in the oposite direction at the Jai Alai match 😂 hilarious!
Beautiful country and nice people....Love from INDIA.
IS a part of Spain
Is a Country, we are basques
@@areg83eg6 jajajaaj no eres español
@@albertocastellanovalderram3920 ni de coña vamos, soy solamente vasco, además con todos los apellidos vascos y no como la película, quedaos con vuestra apestosa corrupción, España no nos representa, ni su bandera, ni su monarquía...ni nada
@@areg83eg6 jajaja
An interesting, unique people of Europe, I want to wish the Basques peace in their land, and all the best.
Greetings from a descendant of Charlemagne. 😉
I was just in Bilbao at the Gugenheim and I'm from california but now I have to go back! I love this.
Hello......Im from Mexico living in the USA.....my lastname is Verastegui....I look so basque that even ppl have asked me few times while walking on the streets if I'm Basque.....and YES I consider myself as a Basque person.....my dream is to go to the Basque country one day!!!! so proud of my Basque ancestrory!!
Aqua Dulce Your comment makes no sense. Basque people look basically the same to the rest of Spaniards and Southern French people.
@@arianam9977 sepa usted , qué los castellanos , son de origen vasco!!!
O los vascos castellanos.
@@arianam9977 like if there was any difference between southern and northern French people. Southern France is in europe, as well as Spain.
@@Nono-dk5hl Of course there is. Northern French people have more Germanic blood while Southern French people have more Iberian.
thanks, @Rick Steves' for the video. I studied in Basque Country. It is so beautiful than in the videos. I really miss Basque Country.
Wonderful, instructive video!! My French-Canadian side of the family is part-Algonquin, and through the Algonquins, part-Basque (1%). The Basque fishermen and whalers were in Canada from 1520s to 1620s. I was curious to find out more about these people!!
Most beautiful place I have ever been to. Laga Beach is a must see. Love from Georgia 🇬🇪
Congrats for this video, its much better than any French TV show about Basque Country
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Cheers from Bayonne!
The Basque province is a COUNTY not COUNTRY. You need to learn how to write it properly. Read a bit of history aswell.
el problema es que Rick se inventa la historia. Casi todo lo que dice es mentira y falso. No existe un pais vasco. Viene del reino de Navarra! y nunca fue un país! its county, no country, en la acepción formal de la palabra! es un mentiroso patologico. Pero lo puedes leer en los libros. Yo no me invento nada. El si!
Proud to be Basque ancestry from Navarre!!
That's right. Mines are from Vizcaya, but also from so many other cities in Spain. It's amazing when you investigate all that. Had a lot of fun last year.
...and my last name is Oteiza❤️
Same here. My last name is Zavala, but the Basque surname is Zabala.
YvoOP5597 You're beautiful!
Navarra has never been basque
I want to congratulate you on a very well presented Documentary of the Basque country that I grew up in .
I would like to make a correction that most Americans make in describing what is known as the sport of "Jai Alai".
In fact , the name of the sport is not called "Jai Alai" but rather "Cesta Punta" which is played in a building called a "Jai Alai".
Really good video! I already miss my city, San-Sebastian :(
There is no place anywhere like the Basque Country :)
Regards from London.
Why are you in London then?
@@BradleyPitts666 Better salary and less unemployment.
versatil89 Oomph, sorry about the transition of food
Egun on ! Pays basque sud ou nord ! une magnifique destination gastronomique et culturelle
Basque country is such a forgotten place in Europe, I'm glad to see this kind of content from someone who might live in the US (sorry for the mistake if you don't)
I THINK I GOT THE ATTENTION OF THAT SHIP OVER THERE🔥🔥🗣️🗣️
My one younger sister, and her eldest, her daughter, may have visited Baque territory, when the went to Europe, this summer. Keep up the good documentaries.
I was brought here out of curiosity since I found out most of my hometown (Medellin- Colombia) has Basque ancestry, so I am kind of getting to know more about my ancestors. Very interesting.
I'm Ecuadorian and my last name Carranza came from a province known as Basque
I have been watching Rick Steves' travel programs since they were on PBS.
About the cod fish, also portugal does it this way! ~~ most likely learnt from the basque :D so interesting
According to history the Vasque people used to go far away even to New Foundland in what is now North America (Canada) much before the discovery of the Americas, following cod and that is why they came out with the idea of salting the fish to preserve it...I have a book that speaks of this...
I am from Newfoundland and there is an island off where my family lives called Baccileu Island. All the cod came from the waters around Newfoundland. Salt cod was salted by my ancestors and shipped to Europe and the Basque whalers predate Gaspar Corte Real and the Portuguese explorers "discovering" Newfoundland. The Vikings were in NL, too.
Rick Steves is a treasure
My gosh this place is beautiful!!!
beautiful basque country so many goodies to try , thank you again Steve be safe
woww.. i didn't know it, there is a country called Basque located between Spain and France. Thanks for sharing the wonderful video.
It is an Autonomous Community. Spain is divided in 17 of them.
@@jmtrevijano9160 no because basque country (euskal herri) is also in France (Euskal hirigune elkargoa). The autonomous community is euskadi which is a part of basque country (with navarra an other part)
It's a mistake. This guy is a fool.
I just recently discovered through my DNA that I am Basque. This was enlightening, thank you!
I’m here because my ancestry DNA results showed that I have Basque DNA... excuse my ignorance but I didn’t know what is Basque Country.
It is beautiful!
Maybe one day I could visit it. ❤️
Itzel. Your name is Basque😉
What's your blood type?
This place looks raw.... But seriously looks awesome to visit
I am basque caltalan French Portuguese Italian Navaho my moms side. I love my culture
I am Universal...Meaning from the Universe....All Earth is beautiful...All countries are beautiful, all cultures are to be respected...as One human community....Separation is what keeps us limited...
what
One of the best videos I have ever seen in many years 👆 informative 👍
Q buen reportaje y una maravillosa ciudad q me muestra q España no es solo Madrid o Barcelona 😍😍😍😍 saludos desde Siria
Para comentar un vídeo, primero hay que verlo. Eukal Herria no es España.
@@erikaizpuru
Y tú eres muuu tonto.
@@erikaizpuru Las Vascongadas es España y tú eres un traidor.
@Jose Jose. Si, pregunta en Biarritz si se sienten españoles...
@@erikaizpuru
Hay dicen que son franceses, tonto.
Thank you Rick Steves, this is one of your best productions, and about a region that people know barely, me included. Thank you so much!
Great video in an interesting place thanks Rick for your research and positive Video of this usual place love it.Ann Deakin Warwick UK
rick is the hardest in the game
Rick is being a fool. He make videos without getting inform. And changes the history of all. Very extremly ignorancy everytime open his mouth. really perturbed man. If you want to know why just read the history of the basques. he changed it all
This was a eye opening for me, I have been looking for something different to go on holiday, and this over the moon stuff 😮 for me thank you for this, iam making my over to see this for myself
Thank You for including the details of the Guernica bombing.
all my respect, consideration and admiration to these wonderful people.....great documentary thank you , so much for sharing............
Euskadi es un lugar precioso con gente muy amable,espero volver pronto
For the next time you could aso learn some of the language that is supposed to be spoken here ;) I, at least, would appreciate it
Relax my friend, don't be so rude ;)
Siempre que quieras, serás bienvenida :) Laster arte!!
nun izannaiz ni bordia ba? bakarrikan esandet urrengo bueltan euskera re ikastia dakala ya ke amen daon; eztakit nun ikusteezun zuk bordekeya
Daniel Gimenez madre mía, me sangran los ojos con tu euskera.
Beautiful Basque and beautiful original segment that was put into his Monday night live travels.
I love Basque food! Bakersfield introduced me and now me and my family go every year.
I am here in San Sebastián now!!! I've studied them a bit over the last year but have not seen this video yet. it's 7am Saturday . gonna go out on a trail run and then check out the city for my first full day 1 .
Love the Spain and especially the Basque videos. I will be visiting Spain this year and they will help with my itinerary. Excited to see where my grandparents were born and grew up! (Erratzu and Azpilicueta)
Basque country is in Spain and France.
Very beautiful 😍 thank you for sharing!!
Rick is a boss
correct
Thank you Rick….Have emailed this to a friend who is going there for a few days , at the end of this month(Toussaintes)..A great introduction for her .
My neighbors are Basque and the 2 brothers are professional Jai-hi players.
i love Pelota Vasca, paddle, Pelota, Fronto, Pilota, jai-alai...it's all the similar sports that you play on a FRONTON!!
It's so interesting to see people from other countries comment about their Basque roots
I wonder how many Asians like me with Basque roots exist
Steve, can you please also share some good restaurants while you are there. Because what tourist really look for is culture, art and some freaking good food. Please highlight places where we can eat and taste the cultural food that are not tourist traps! Please and thank you!
Visiting the Basque Country, for the first time, make sure you have a guide in each city, it is a wonderful area, but knowing what is on the menu (if you do not speak their language) is very important, a guide takes all the guesswork out of your visit.
I'm Indonesian and I love to speak Basque! The Basque Country became my home😉
Selamat datang.
Hope you have a happy life there!
Thank you for your great video. It is very helpful on my studying about the Bseque country. Take care of yourself during coronavirus pandemic.
fui por primera vez en mi vida al pais vasco y pais vasco frances ) st jean de luz) el an pasado. No se como he estado toda mi vida sin conocer esas tierras . Fabulosas. sin duda la parte mas bonita de este pais. No pasare un an sin visitar el pais vasco y pais vasco frances
Me alegro de que te guste el Euskal Herria.
La verdad, no pensé que hubiera gente a la que le gustara el Euskera haha
A very nice and complete video, pointing out several aspects of a complex society (they all are), good insights of the old and new, capturing a modern and vibrant society that at the same time strongly respects its roots, language, culture, food, wellbeing, respect for nature and hard work, do not forget Basque Country invests 2% in innovation, over the European average, and well over Spanish average.
We also have jai alai sport in philippines sometimes its televised. I was surprised that the basque country also play this kind of sports i guess we inherit this sports as well from colonization.
A lot of "Spanish colonizers" actually came from the Basque Region to colonize The Philippines
Proud ta be of Basque descent from Alsace-Lorraine and Al-Andalus.
Amazing place. Thank you
Rick Steves is a treasure !!
I always love it when he dips into social issues, even the hotter political-social ones.
I want to see the land of my people, ive lived my whole life in the cultural soup sandwhich of the US. And from what I see the land I came from is beautiful.
Me too!
then travel
What's your blood type?
@Little Flor 5% basque here got the ole A-
Beautiful place. I'll add Basque to my travel list.
9:53, the best food in Spain is from Basque Country and Andalusia!!!!!!! (i'm from bcn)
Thank you. I enjoyed it very much.
Just learn my Great grandpa was from here I want so much to learn all I can.
Came from watching the Tour de France 2023!
I never knew Jai Alai was Basque! I have seen it played in Miami
Caucasians love the basgue people! With love from Caucasus!
I love all people...