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Today, we’re venturing to a corner of Europe that feels like a world all its own – the Basque Country. Straddling Spain and France, this is a place where ancient traditions meet avant-garde cuisine, where surfers ride some of the best waves in Europe, and where you can hear one of the oldest living languages on the continent.

There’s a saying in Basque, “Izena duenak izana du,” which means, “That which has a name, exists.” The Basque Country is a place that names its mountains, its winds, its waves – and by doing so, keeps its ancient identity alive.

Joining me today is Frederic Du Coral, who takes us deep into this interesting culture. We talk about everything from medieval history to the modern spirit of resilience that defines the region today.

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Listen to hear:

• 01:54 – What the view from his favorite spot is like
• 03:12 – About the ancient and medieval history of the Basque Country
• 06:52 – How the Basque culture and landscape developed in such a small region
• 10:27 – If there is a competition in Spanish vs French Basque region
• 14:06 – How tradition and innovation coexist here
• 16:36 – Why the Basque people are unique
• 19:52 – What the Basque culture gave to the world
• 21:06 – How you can experience the Basque cuisine
• 22:50 – What lesser-known villages you must visit
• 25:40 – How to have an authentic Basque experience
• 31:22 – What adventure activities are done here
• 35:11 – Why Frederic has a fond memory of a past guest
• 36:16 – About his favorite choices on everything Basque
• 40:53 – What you will learn about the world by visiting the Basque Country