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Street eats: Basque talos in San Sebastián
The Basque Country and city of San Sebastián are not traditionally known for street food — you won’t find lots of stalls cooking and selling on the street like you will in, say, Southeast Asia. (But...
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Things to do in: San Sebastián
The northern Spanish town of San Sebastián is known as a prime destination for foodie travellers, but there’s lots more to see and do than eat the food (although we definitely think you should eat lots...
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Photo of the week: Surf’s up in San Sebastián
In this month’s Local Mission, we’re taking a look back at the moments that made 2014 the Best. Year. Ever. There’s no doubt that most of our favourite memories (at least in the Northern Hemisphere)...
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St. Thomas’ Day in San Sebastián
Throughout Europe and North America, December typically marks the arrival of Christmas markets — but in San Sebastián, the traditional winter market isn’t quite the same scene. San Sebastián’s December...
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San Sebastián Day is the city’s best day
Spain is well known for its summer festivities, but San Sebastián will celebrate its biggest party of all in just a few days, on January 20. While most nearby cities celebrate their main festivities in...
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Madrid in a day… and on foot
The city of Madrid can be a bit overwhelming at first. Not only is it huge, but with all of the history and architecture and corners to explore, it can be difficult to know just where to start. That’s...
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How to drink cider like a Basque
Cider is probably, after wine, the most popular drink in the Basque Country — which means, if you’re travelling to this corner of Spain, you simply can’t leave without trying it at least once (and...
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It’s the season for San Sebastián’s Musika Parkean! (Music in the Park)
It’s springtime in Spain, and that means it’s time for the Musika Parkean Festival in San Sebastián. The name, from Basque, translates to “Music in the Park,” and the purpose of the event is to offer...
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Traveller stories: Nikki in Andalusia
In May I was lucky enough to head to Andalusia for an entire week. I had been the year before, but for a work trip, and so was looking forward to repeating some of my favourite things — and checking...
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24 hours in: Seville
So you’ve got one day to see Seville. Okay! While it won’t be enough time to do it all (and trust us, you’ll want to stay longer), it is possible to get a thorough taste for city life even with a short...
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Catalonia’s “techno emotional” cuisine scene
If you’re a foodie, you’ve probably heard of molecular gastronomy — or “techno emotional cuisine,” as it’s referred to by some culinary masters. The practice examines the physical and chemical changes...
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Things to do in: Seville
From tapas to beer, flamenco to modern art, there’s so much to see and do in Seville that your problem won’t be finding ways to spend your days, but trying to fit it all into the days you have! Explore...
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Mallorca has some of the best wines you’ve never tried
You probably already know the famous Spanish D.O. (Denominación de Origen) wines, such as those from Rioja and Ribera del Duero. But if you want to try something extra special, head to the small wine...
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What’s on in San Sebastián: Olatu Talka Cultural Festival
If there’s one thing you’re almost always guaranteed to find in San Sebastián, it’s a cultural festival happening somewhere. Throughout the year, the city finds numerous ways to honour its culture and...
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Things to do in: Valencia
We’ve got it all covered here in Valencia. If you want history, yup we’ve got it. If you want a bit of fun, we have that too. Heck, we even have the best of Spanish modern-day architecture right in our...
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What’s on in San Sebastian: Parties and festivals for the 2016 Capital of...
2016 is San Sebastián’s year to shine! Donostia, or San Sebastián, has been selected as the European Capital of Culture. The picturesque coastal town along the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s Basque Country...
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Things to do in: Mallorca
Cushioned by the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Mallorca is a picturesque island that looks like the backdrop of every Dolce and Gabbana perfume ad. The largest of the Balearic Islands, this...
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A guide to summer festivals in Mallorca
Mallorcans love summer. We’re always patiently waiting for summer to arrive. We think about summer in the autumn, in the winter, in the fall… it’s on our minds 24/7! It’s a well-known fact that as a...
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24 hours in: Valencia
Valencia might not be the first city that springs to mind when you think of Spain, but we’ve got just as much street cred as Madrid or Barcelona. We’ve got the narrowest house, the largest oceanarium,...
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Where to find the best craft brews in Madrid
Even though Spain was the world’s largest producer of wine in 2015, beer undoubtedly rules the country. We don’t know if it’s the warm weather, or the fact that sometimes is beer is just easier to...
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