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San Sebastian

Don't expect to make friends easily in other countries.

The grass is always greener: What living overseas teaches you

As a short-term tourist you can very easily ignore a place's shortcomings and convince yourself that you're in paradise, but as a long-term resident you have to face up to the inevitable faults.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Surfers in Gros.

How Gros! San Sebastian as it used to be

At Bar Rocardo in Gros, there's sawdust on the floor and precious few snacks on display in the cabinets.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Tolosa market: 800 years of tradition.

Tolosa market, San Sebastian, Spain: Centuries-old Basque Country farmers' market keeps tradition alive

Ancient Basque culture springs to life each Saturday in Tolosa as farmers sell their cheese, meat and vegetables like they have for centuries.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Dan Hunter is the chef-owner of Brae restaurant in Birregurra, Victoria.

Tips to eating pintxos in San Sebastian: Chef Dan Hunter

Plan your pintxos, don't get drunk and never split the bill, advises chef Dan Hunter.

  • by Dan Hunter
The city of San Sebastian is one of Europe's finest seaside addresses.

Travel tips: Is San Sebastian worth visiting?

If you're interested in Basque cooking, San Sebastian really is the place to be.

  • by Michael Gebicki
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San Sebastian: glorious food.

San Sebastian tips and advice

We're travelling from Barcelona to San Sebastian in 2017, we're looking for suggestions for accommodation and restaurants.

  • by Michael Gebicki
San Sebastian.

San Sebastian day tours

We'd like to see the sights of San Sebastian and take in a leisurely luncheon as well. What are our options?

  • by Michael Gebicki
Samba dancers taking a break, Ipanema Beach, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

The best 16 cities to visit in 2016

Decisions, decisions. It's a big world out there, and it's begging to be explored. The question is: where do you go next?

  • by Ben Groundwater
There's much more to love about San Sebastian.

The greatest city in the world for one reason: Food

This city is the greatest place in the entire world, for one reason: The glorious food.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Gourmet paradise: San Sebastian.

Bar Nestor, San Sebastian: Why it's the holy trinity of food

There's a little bar in Basque country that can give any traveller a food epiphany.

  • by Ben Groundwater

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