What is the Basque Country? | Travel Documentary

[@mikelcalonge7592]

I'm Mikel, a 15 year old boy from the Basque Country, and I'm very proud of my country. I also thank you for giving me the opportunity of remembering my country's history. It's the first channel from youtube that introduces the Basque Country's beauty to the world and I'm very grateful. Thank you! Great videos and beautiful content! Zorionak!

[@Patrick-qo9ur]

I hope too

[@marclarrea7330]

Great post, Mikel! I'm a proud Basque too. #Amerikanuak

[@ahsanurr4219]

Long live Basque Country & Catalonia

[@itziar716]

I live in the Basque Country in San Sebastian and this video makes me so happy! You give an amazing point of view of these lands to people who don't know anything about it and that's great! Can't wait to watch the next videos... Thank you!

[@andrewwallock]

Weirdly enough my hometown (Elko, Nevada) has a huge Basque connection. We have a Basque Festival every year and a few amazing Basque restaurants. It's random, but I do love hearing more about the Basque people's origins. I knew a lot of people in Elko with Basque ancestry.

[@tipodeincognito8199]

Elko is a basque name. Probable the name of the founder.

[@xebio6]

Well, if there's people of Basque ancestry, then it's not that "random" or "weird" is it? Even YOU could be of Basque origin...

[@dantmagu]

in the new spain (now mexico) in many parts of the country most in the New Vizcaya (now Chihuahua, Durango and other states) the first basques lived in that area even the flag of chihuahua is similar to euskadi flag

[@rosemariewelch4503]

My mother was full Basque. Born in Nevada,she left with her parents and siblings to Espana (Spain), where she learned the language . Then she returned to the USA in 1934 .

[@tadesubaru1383]

Always great to see someone from Elko on the wild! Hello from Donosti!

[@augustinc8872]

I lived 2 months in San Sebastian to learn Spanish, and i absolutely love your travel videos of the basque region!

[@thechad5944]

I've only heard of Basque a few times in History Class but I've never read anything, much less watch anything about the Basque Country. What a great way to get introduced to an unknown place! great job as always.

[@CupofTJ]

Dude your content is so well done, seriously seems like a whole travel channel production team was behind it. Keep up the great work fellas!

[@zaynyousef7859]

Instablaster...

[@ibaialberdi]

As a Basque citizen really apreciate you guys making videos aobut it.

[@vagabrothers]

+Ibai Alberdi Eskerrik asko Ibai

[@selaud3229]

Djura no its not. basque know spanish and they dont have any problem in speaking it

[@danielfragoso7283]

how can you be a basque citizen if its not a country?

[@landerviguera9575]

@@danielfragoso7283 Igual que se puede ser un capullo sin pretenderlo....ESPAÑOLISTO

[@neyougogo9923]

@@landerviguera9575 haber enseñame el pasaporte vasco y te creo

[@AimToCreate]

Wow what a breathtaking country. Just added it to my bucket list for sure. Thanks for the amazing tour guys!

[@pauale10]

My Father was Basque but passed away when I was little. No contact with his Basque family. All I have of him is the Rh- and the last name “Irureta” I hope to go visit one day 🥰

[@hollynick27]

Excellent! Just discovered you guys, am moving to the Basque Country in a few months, having never been! You're getting me excited!!

[@imjoshellis]

Your videos are always so informative! I love hearing about the place... Most people don't give the history and info associated with travel destinations! Thanks!

[@andrewreinert6139]

Wow!!! This looks so amazing! Ten years ago I did a DNA test through National Geographic and learned that my ancestors came from the Basque region and ever since I've been so interested and entranced by this region. Hopefully I'll be visiting in the next year or so and looking forward to immersing myself in the culture and history of my ancestry.

[@wendymulderij3319]

thank you for your inspirering channel. We'll be travelling to the basques next sunday with almost 40 young students from the netherland. We'll be staying in Bilbao but explore the provence for a whole week! Can't wait for us to go, bye and thanks a lot!

[@DanDaMonkeyMan]

I dont usually comment, i usually just silently enjoy these videos, but this one was extraordinary. Fantastic job! Love the editing and the epic scenery, and also the perfect amount of local history! Amazing!

[@louisaytuarte8160]

I am Basque. I would love to visit someday. I want to experience where my ancestors are from.

[@tximeleta35]

Ituarte , we write here

[@tarawiselove]

My ancestry is Basque. It would be neat to get together with a small group and travel to experience the Basque country and culture.

[@louisaytuarte8160]

@@tximeleta35 what?

[@louisaytuarte8160]

@@tarawiselove me too!!!

[@Nekoti101]

Recently discovered Basque DNA & am fascinated. Thank you so much for sharing this journey!!

[@VegardThefilmmaker]

Interesting story about the basque country I did not know. Btw it's so fun to see your channel grow and I want to congratulate you guys with over 100k subs! Keep inspire and stay curious. Production value on this channel is so amazing.

[@MsCrazyboutMusic]

Loooove your videos!! I love the way you entertain the viewers as well as tell interesting facts about the places. I'm from Donostia and I feel honored that you like Euskal Herria and that you are making this series.

[@kawaiibento]

The Basque Country is really one of my favourite places in the world, this video makes me want to go back!

[@urrrkah]

Aupa Vagabrothers! I discovered your blog thanks to Txaro and the good ole Gobierno Vasco. Just like you guys, I am from California and I also spent time as an auxiliar de conversación. I recently returned to the U.S. after being there for almost two years without returning home... It is so crazy to believe I left on May 31st of this year, 2016... I made so many wonderful friends and I have so many beautiful memories that will stick with me forever. La oportunidad de vivir allí fue una experiencia inolvidable. I have yet to see the rest of the videos in this series, but it has been such a pleasure watching this first one. It is like taking me back in time and I am able to revisit the places that I have seen in person (i.e. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Gernika, Getaria, Donostia, Astigarraga, the area by the Salto del Nervión, etc.). I myself lived in Durango and Urkiola used to be my stomping grounds. Did you guys ever make it to Amboto? Hah, and pintxos saved me from hunger many a time. Anyway, thanks for giving me the chance to float away a little. I am now working full time and things are very different. Bueno... Eskerrik asko lagunak! I wish you well on your travels. Ondo pasa!

[@arantxaarriada80]

Guys! I'm so happy I discovered your channel. I was just watching one of Eddie G's videos where you were collaborating at the KZbin space. I decided to check you guys out and what's the first video I see? This amazing blog of my beloved Euskal Herria! My parents immigrated from Valle de Baztan in Navarra, and most of my family is still there. You guys do a wonderful job of keeping your videos entertaining, while also still managing to educate. You have this Basque girl's enthusiastic approval! Zorionak and I can't wait to see more!

[@vagabrothers]

+Arantxa Arriada So great! Glad to have you on our channel. Eddie G is the man! Tell him we say hi!

Son buenísimos Arantxa!! Este último vídeo me ha parecido espectacular, con todas esas tomas aéreas y la información que han dado... Disfrutarás muchos más vídeos, seguro! :) Un beso desde Alemania!

[@patrickconnolly3560]

My parents were Basque farmers . the videos of the Basque Country are perfects, we are as naturals as the stones where we live for the last 40,000 years. We live in harmony with the natural world and we love our old Euskera (Basque language). We are the last aborigines in Europe.

[@evanamarie318]

Great work! I feel like I learnt a lot in this video; it was informative but also not boring lol. Actually I knew nothing about Basque country or even heard of it lol. Looks like a good amount of time has been spent editing. It's good to see you guys really put the hard work and go the extra mile, the hard work will pay off!

[@vic.oliuri]

Es hermoso! el País Vasco es donde están mis raíces, desde alí vinieron mis antepasados hasta Uruguay, espero poder ir algún día :)

[@viniciust.s6884]

el correcto es país Basco o Vasco?

[@Txetxuurki]

@@viniciust.s6884 Lo correcto es Euskal Herria, o Euskadi, o Euzkadi, o Pais Vasco, o Basque Country, o Pays Basque.

[@timdella92]

Many places here in the Philippines were named after places in the Basque Country because apparently many conquistadors were from small villages in the Basque Country.

[@telmo6757]

Yes man. The conqueror of the Philippines was Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, from Zumarraga (one small town from Basque Country)

[@jaclyncayetano]

My Grandmother was an Ugalde from Basque.

[@ZeBackWoodz]

Very interesting i did not know that, and I'm Filipino and basque because my great grandparents moved to the USA during ww2 and happened to somehow meet lol

[@luidiazpodcaster]

Great work guys

[@hariw834]

Great video guys, beautifully capturing the awesome Basque Country. I first came to know about Basque from cycling. Now seeing they have this amazing and unique culture, would love to visit as well cycle around here

[@JasonJackMiller]

You guys have done it! Planning a trip to the Basque country in 2018. (And you have also inspired me to actually leave a comment instead of just a 'thumbs up.')

[@crystaljohnston7301]

Eskerrik asko Vagabrothers! I left part of my heart in Euskal Herria when I first went there 5 years ago to visit our Basque families we got connected with hosting students through a summer English student exchange program (Summer in the USA). I had the privilege to dine in homes and sociedades surrounded by the amazing people, culture, and of course, FOOD (and cannot forget the superb wine and sagardoa! Txin txin!). Your videos make that heartache so real for me as you have done an excellent job capturing the heart and soul of this beautiful place and makes me long for the day I can return.

[@vagabrothers]

Eskerrik asko 🙏🏼

[@Lindagnzz]

Absolutely stunning place! Love the way you guys captured it!

[@vagabrothers]

+Linda Gonzalez gracias Linda!!

[@gypsygirl731]

traveling isnt feasable for me right now but I love to see all things raveled thru the Vega brothers eyes and thanks for posting and sharing such great videos

[@burcuibis9793]

It was a great video again! :) I had so much fun. Your video quality, video materials, informations and all the stuffs reached the professional level. Like BBC format. I think they must be published on Tv.

[@carmelrose6915]

I'm going to the Basque area of France on Thursday, can't wait!

[@hachedehumfry3521]

You should visit Hondarribia, is next to France.

[@ibaialberdi]

Welcome to the Basque Country!

[@urrrkah]

Check out Espelette. It is close to Biarritz. :)

[@vagabrothers]

how was it?

[@carmelrose6915]

+vagabrothers soso good, we travelled into San Sebastián for a day aswell which we all loved. Food was amaze, we will be returning :)

[@Estela.]

Aupa Euskal Herria!! I love this vlog, I was born in San Sebastian and I love the basque culture. It's incredible that you get to show people beautiful places that aren't that famous in the world... Keep doing this 😉

[@mommam6797]

I am Basque & I loved the video great job !!!

[@pannadeline]

After 9-5 repetitive and boring work hours, going home then watching your video is the ultimate relaxation, dreaming some day I could travel like you guys. Incredible video as always! Keep inspiring.

[@shvedas]

The quality of your videos is just amazing guys!

[@vagabrothers]

+Egis Svedas thanks Egis!

[@lolafiiona7014]

vagabrothers did you learn Spanish in school before you moved to Spain?

[@Txetxuurki]

@@lolafiiona7014 You would learned a little euskera (basque language). Probably the oldest alive language in Europe.

[@Msmotionocean]

Long time since I was one of the first to watch your vids, haha! So nice to see a place so special to you guys!

[@PeterFritzWalter]

You guys are great, fabulous video, funny to watch and very informative at the same time!

[@KombiLife]

Love to give Vagabrothers a thumbs up even before the video starts playing - let's be honest we all know the video is going to be awesome!

[@elizabetharduain]

Wow! I’m impressed and jealous!! You got to go into the cave. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardrobertchapinii1022]

Amazing! I was in Spain in 2018 and visited La Guardia. Beautiful city. Did not go to the Bodega, but went to Casa Primcia. Great wines!

[@Quehuevohtengo]

Aupa ahí txabales. Me alegro un montón de que hayáis vuelto, pero sobre todo de que deis a conocer Euskal Herria al mundo, además con la visión que teneis de ella, que es muy similar a la que tenemos los propios vascos. Un gran saludo y un abrazo desde Bizkaia, espero que hayais disfrutado de cada rincón y de cada persona que hayáis conocido.

[@juli8vdberg562]

This was the video report on travel to Basque I was looking for; thank you

[@rosiebalca520]

Love this video hope to see more of this style and hope you guys come to Istanbul, love to show you around this amaizng city and country

[@casslarkin4567]

Beautiful shots of an amazing part of the world. Looking forward to Part 2.

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Love it

[@vagabrothers]

+Alex French Guy Cooking cheers brother!!! Hopefully catch you in Paris this summer

[@megancorsano5398]

Your guys' shots with the drone are getting so amazing!

[@AiveTrujillophotography]

OMG!!! I live there, i have a dron but i'm learning how to use it, is weird cause i'm starting my youtube channel too, i just wanna show what i love and lots of places at basque country...... I have to live with basque people, its hard but i love the experience....... every sunny day i have to go to and discover a different place here.... hope one day i will have a channel as awesome as yours. kisses and hugs from a Mexican lady at basque country.

[@MrTheLionKing1986]

Great job! Wow! Thanks for taking us on this very nice, intimate and knowledgeable tour! I felt like I was really hanging out there with you guys, minus the wine tasting bit. :D

[@aagusclenTV]

Love it ! Finally someone talks about my roots ! And shoes everyone how beautiful is it !

[@chicoy12]

AMAZING!,Great Granddad was from here, will definitely go to the basque country in the future.

[@FuZandy]

I just love your videos, beautifully shot boys!

[@vagabrothers]

Thank you!

[@Just_ChappyAUS]

This was a pretty awesome travel vlog! Keep up the amazing work and loved learning about the Basque country! ~ Love from Australia dudes ~

[@garynet123]

Fantastic video! You've beautifully integrated drone footage into the body.

[@sanjuanagasca7476]

Very intresting Documentary

[@Travelingmel]

Travel Channel has got some competition. Great footage and writing and editing. Well done. I can't figure out how you travel with all that gear but I'm jealous.

[@8Bucks8]

im from la rioja its a pleasure that u guys make this of video :) and another thing i think you want to say crianza and reserva 2 similar tipes of wine. thanks, like and im going to suscribe to your chanel :))

[@victoriazwergmaus9813]

On travell youtube market, you are by fare thest at the moment. Amazing, amazing, amazing. Keep on rocking! Regards from switzerland

[@vagabrothers]

+Victoria Zwergmaus thank you so much Victoria. Top Vagabuddy!!

[@opteerasak7110]

I went from there 4 years ago. Sure I love Basque country

[@lucimace03]

yeess! such a good video about pur little country ! Proud basque girl

[@vagabrothers]

:)

[@javieracullen8]

Me encantan sus videos! espero que más gente los conozca y vea los geniales lugares que nos muestran. Cariños

[@xabierarrieta4204]

great vlog guys!! your expalinations are quite good and most of the shots are amazing. keep on doing this type of content. Can`t wait to see my surrounding villages in Gipuzkoa!!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Excellent Video! Great editing. Thanks!

[@kungmarkatta2000]

Wow it is really Beautiful there!

[@A2YTravellers]

Very interesting - we've wanted to know more about the Basque culture for a while now! Isn't it incredible how history can just get lost like that?

[@tximeleta35]

Well, we know our history, no lost all ! ,;)

[@Lola54117]

The video helped me learn more about the country, which I've never heard of. It was a DNA ancestry results that came back for my daughter. It showed Spain, Portugal, and Puerto Rico as the highest then Basque, Sweden, France, Whales, Scotland, and so on. She said mom, I'm a mixed mutt. 🤣🤣🤦‍♀️. I guess it's why I have a beautiful family. Thanks to my ancestors. 😁 Great video and you guys were funny. 👍👏

[@LilyandSpain]

absolutely in love with your channel! Quality videos and content! an example for all other travel vloggers

[@sumptuoustv6519]

This video is so gorgeous that I have to fan myself whilst watching. BRB, fainting.

[@Raphtacular]

Righttt?!

[@vagabrothers]

:)

[@mirita3662]

I'm Indonesian,live in Vitoria basque country...basque is a very beautiful land...

[@christyfike]

Aye!! Me ENCANTA el vino tempranillo Y cuando Alex y Marko estan BORRACHO!! #vegadrunk 😜But seriously, I love all the history you gave about the Basques. I never knew any of that. Wonderful amigos!! 😘🍷

[@jojo_and_koko]

You guys make me fall in love over and over again with my beautiful hometown ❤

[@tarawiselove]

My ancestry is Basque. It would be neat to get together with a small group and travel to experience the Basque country and culture.

[@oliverjaybower]

I love Basque Country! also great video! I’ve made some vlogs in Bilbao/Basque country too!

[@davida5658]

FROM FB LIVEE!! This is gold, amazing quality video, great job!! Supper informative, can't wait for more, thxx

[@vagabrothers]

+Any Zres awesome!!! Thanks for heading over and dropping a comment. More FB love coming soon!

[@levitatedcat]

I freaking love the music you guys use in your videos

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

That place is like soo awsome.

[@almasola1976ar]

I did read about that country but this video makes me want to go there. Awesome guys 👍

[@CristianSandoval]

I liked that you guys showed a little bit more goofing off in this vid. Or maybe its been in all of em and i barely noticed it more in this one haha. Nice work!

[@vagabrothers]

More goofing off coming up :)

[@CristianSandoval]

+vagabrothers YESSS

[@Nidhi-ll3yq]

Wow ! You guys make one of the best travel vlogs !!Awesome content

[@silentnight4]

I'm half Basque (through my father). Nice roads. I wish they were that good where I presently live (Michigan). Looks like the weather is fairly temperate.

[@limelyx]

Amazing! I'd love to visit there someday. For now I will long for your next episode! :)

[@adelaarnold9182]

My maiden name is Mondragon, I want to learn more about this history,great video.

[@amandaizquierdo706]

¡Me encanta el canal! Creo que todavía no han visitado las Islas Canarias, podrían ir por las siete islas y hacer un vídeo en cada una. Son todas maravillosas, por eso se las conoce como "Las Afortunadas".

[@ThePerimeter]

You guys are inspiration for us! You're so underrated!

[@elliotames2280]

Just really good film making... Love you guys!!!

[@vagabrothers]

+Elliot Ames thanks Vagabuddy!!!

[@tripdontfallxyz]

Loved hearing your Spanish!

[@vagabrothers]

+TripDontFall mucho mas viene!!!

[@RoProductions300]

So inspiring how you're always thriving to improve!

[@Davi-ep9pw]

I totally agree about the tree in the Lord's of the Ring movie and locations also!

[@joeldeschambault9407]

Holy shit guys your drone footage and music editing reaaally took your videos to the next level. Very tight stuff dudes. Cheers from Canada. I live 4 hours away from Aiken's fishing resort (Winnipeg). Hope it went well and maybe just maybe hope to see some footage about your adventures in Manitoba!!

I can only say: "THIS VÍDEO IS AMAZING"... Such a beautiful aerial shots!! Keep on!! :) Saludos del espanol de siempre desde Alemania jaja. Y disfrutad por California!

[@elrayox8932]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@bretts8070]

This was amazing to watch! Thank you for what you do. +Sub

[@vagabrothers]

+Brett RP thanks Brett! We honestly love the Basque Country so much. Hope you take the time and watch the full vlog series. :)

[@danielclooney6248]

The food looks wonderful!!!

[@evastarks01]

Could you visit Vizcaya Basque County including the town ZAMUDIO. My cousin traveled to Spain to trace our roots. He found that our family tree has a drawing of the Zamudio Tower and San Martin Church inscribed onto its history. My cousin has found that our family tree dates back as far as 700 AD. I’ve only visited the Zamudio Spain/Zamudio Tower once for a brief hour while on vacationing in Spain. I’d love to see more of Zamudio Spain and its history. Thank you.

[@elene4870]

I get into the video and the first place I see is Zumaia! I live there!

[@protocolofficer2629]

Ah jes luf the Basque country. Yes, it's very historical but for me, it's the food. You mentioned you lived in San Sebastian, perhaps my fave culinary city in the world, i hope you manage to feature it in this series. Contemporary Spanish cooking is years ahead with it's molecular cooking but the seafood and boar make my mouth water in memory. All this lovely grub is of course made even better with the local liquid gold, the wine. Have fun. I look forward to every morsel that enters your mouths. Chau!

[@ibaialberdi]

Proud citizen of San Sebastian here!

[@protocolofficer2629]

+Ibai Alberdi You're a blessed person to live there!

[@ibaialberdi]

Thank you. You are all welcome in this city.

[@protocolofficer2629]

+Ibai Alberdi 👏🏽

[@ternitamas]

that was very informative and entertaining, thank you guys!

[@mariadelao9474]

Enseñando mi tierra al mundo!!👏👏👏

[@vagabrothers]

Aupa Euskadi!

[@DanGalla]

2 minutes into the video and I'm starving. Need that food. Looks so delicious!