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Brian and Carrie

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Brian and Carrie is a YouTube travel channel from Brian and Carrie focused on affordable travel and life on the road.

This Bilbao travel video captures a first-time visit with a helpful day of exploring the city, river area, and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a major travel publication offering professionally edited destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning services. Its Bilbao destination page is a helpful planning overview, introducing when to go, how to shape a holiday, and places to visit.

Bilbao travel - Lonely Planet | Basque Country, Spain, Europe

Explore Bilbao holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/spain/aragon-basque-country-and-navarra/bilbao

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site focused on structured destination guides, comparison tools, budgeting, and itinerary planning. Their Bilbao guide offers a well-rounded city introduction, spanning Basque culture, architecture, the Guggenheim Museum, neighborhoods, pintxos, arts, and festivals.

Visit Bilbao, Spain — Travel Guide (2026)

Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country, is renowned for its vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and rich culinary scene.

viatravelers.com/destinations/bilbao/

Adventurous Kate
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Adventurous Kate is Kate McCulley's solo female travel blog, focused on safety, destination inspiration, and candid travel writing. Her Bilbao guide is a practical activity roundup, covering museums, food, boat rides, and broader ways to experience the Basque Country’s largest city.

19+ Cool Things to Do in Bilbao, Spain

From museums to food to boat rides, there are so many fun things to do in Bilbao, Spain, the largest city in the Basque Country.

adventurouskate.com/things-to-do-in-bilbao-spain/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, travel tips, and living-abroad resources. Their two-day Bilbao itinerary is a practical guide for shaping a short visit with clear planning tips and weekend-friendly pacing.

Perfect 2 Days In Bilbao Itinerary | 2026

Wondering how to spend 2 days in Bilbao?✔️ Read our guide and tips to organize the perfect weekend in Bilbao.

abrokenbackpack.com/2-days-in-bilbao-itinerary/

Girl About The Globe
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Girl About The Globe is a travel blog and solo female travel resource focused on conscious travel, destination guidance, and practical planning for independent travelers. Their Bilbao guide is a helpful resource for exploring culture, art, history, the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and free tour options.

Things To Do in Bilbao - Girl about the Globe

Nestled in the heart of Spain's Basque Country, Bilbao is a city of contrasts where modern architecture meets historical charm. From the iconic Guggenheim Museum to the winding streets of the Casco Viejo, Bilbao offers a rich tapestry of culture, art, and history. For travelers on a budget or those looking to delve deeper into... Continue Reading...

girlabouttheglobe.com/the-best-bilbao-free-tours-to-sign-up-for-in-2024/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent travel resources. Their Bilbao hostel guide is useful for budget travelers comparing social stays, money-saving options, and places suited to meeting other travelers.

The Broke Backpacker: Best Hostels In Bilbao Spain

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/best-hostels-in-bilbao-spain/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/best-hostels-in-bilbao-spain/

Travel To Blank
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Travel To Blank is a travel site focused on destination guides, walking routes, sustainable travel ideas, and practical trip planning. Their one-day Bilbao guide gives travelers a focused way to see key city sights, architecture, and the Guggenheim Museum on a short visit.

Best Things To Do and See in Bilbao in 1 Day

Bilbao, Spain is the largest city in Basque Country. This 14th century city has many rich examples of architecture ranging from classical styles to modern contemporary works. No visit to Bilbao is complete without visiting the

traveltoblank.com/visit-bilbao-spain-in-10-kilometers/

Velvet Escape
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Velvet Escape is Keith Jenkins' luxury travel blog, covering culture, food, nature, destination guides, and polished travel experiences. His Guggenheim Museum Bilbao article is a strong fit for travelers interested in the museum's contemporary architecture and importance as a major Bilbao attraction.

Visiting the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a contemporary architectural wonder and a must-visit for any visitor to Bilbao, Spain.

velvetescape.com/guggenheim-museum-bilbao-photos/

The Travel Hack
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The Travel Hack is a travel blog by Monica Stott focused on weekend breaks, short trips, packing light, and practical travel ideas. Her Guggenheim Museum Bilbao article highlights the building's visual impact and offers a thoughtful angle on experiencing and photographing it.

The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao - The Travel Hack

Bilbao’s Guggenheim is undoubtedly the most extraordinary structure I’ve ever seen in my life. It’s the kind of building you can walk around and around all day and still stare up in amazement and insist that you take a few more photos. I came home Bilbao with over 150 photos of the Guggenheim alone so...

thetravelhack.com/travel/the-guggenheim-museum-in-bilbao/

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