Curious about Basque names? I asked my followers on Instagram to submit their favorite Basque first names so that I could put together lists of popular names in the Basque Country and the Basque diaspora. As part of a series of videos on Basque names, this installment goes over 25 popular Basque first names for girls.
Curious about Basque names? I’ve been getting a lot of questions from people asking me to help them figure out if their last name is of Basque origin. I’m no expert in this department, so I thought I would put together a list of common Basque last names. I hope this helps some of you learn more about Basque naming practices and your own ethnic heritage.
I came up with some tips to help you narrow down if your last name might be Basque. Check out this video of some simple and creative ways to research your last name and find some Basque connections.
Curious to learn more about Basque mythology? With Christmas coming up, I was interested to research Olentzero, a figure in the Basque Country similar to Santa Claus. Discover with me where this character came from, the pagan roots of this mythical person, and how he shows up in the Basque Country today.
If you know anything about Euskera, the Basque language, you’ve probably heard it’s not the easiest to learn. But there are a surprising number of cheap or even free resources for you to teach yourself Euskera from anywhere in the world.
In this video, I’m sharing with you the pros and cons I’ve experienced when it comes to studying Basque on my own.
For Thanksgiving this year, I ordered a few gateaux basques from San Francisco’s Dandelion Chocolate. They were offering 3 exotic flavors: cacao fruit, chocolate, and chocolate gingerbread. While a far cry from the traditional gateau basque you’ll find in the Basque Country, I was curious to try this creative spin on an old Basque favorite.
My parents and I made a video trying out the different flavors and showing off these unique cakes. Find out which one was our favorite!
