Olga's Place
Travel Blogs from San Sebastián - Donostia
Invading the South of France
On my last day in San Sebastian, I decided that i wouldn´t mind going to Biarritz (in France), I didn´t quite make it to Biarritz but i did make it to Hendaye (also in France). To start the day I decided to catch the train that headed away from the French-Spanish border, because why not. After I realised my error (the trains were signed very well) …
Running of the Bulls...what a mess.
The rest of our time in San Sebastian was good. We stayed in a Hostel called Olga´s place and it was amazing. Cheap and great view of the beach! The last couple days have been gorgeous weather. On Thursday night we stayed in a 5 bed dorm, but in the room it was only us two and our new friend Matt, who actually just got out of the Peace Corps in …
When it rains, it pours
It's one thing to visit a country, see the sights, meet people and go out on the town, but for Jac and I, discovering a new country, heck, a new city, is to discover the food.
It’s been a recurring event across our travels – savouring duck and red wine atop Montmarte in Paris, licking up every last piece of fruit and vegetable …
Sleepless in San Sebastian
Dan report: Day 1- Pronunciation: Pintxos = Pinchos = Tapa = Tap Ass!, Beer = Cervajas??, Vino Roseado = Rose, Sun = Cloud :( Michalian Star(s): up yours, too fancy and too expensive for a strip of sea weed with a square pea. Food:Pintxos, we had 5 different servings, in one day, totally around;50 euros. this includes 10 drinks, Pintxos (see photos …
San Sebastian (aka: Sangria 1, us 0 )
Joel here. Thought I would clarify that so you know this narrative will probably be full of spelling mistakes and go off on tangents. God forbid my horrid prose were confused with Kat's elegant vocab. So, we arrived in San Sebastian despite France's best efforts to ruin our trip. The morning train we wanted to catch and basically every other train …