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Staying at Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastian – Donostia
Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastian – Donostia is probably the most beautiful Hotel in Town. The property is not only named after the former Queen of Spain, Maria Christina of Austria, she was also the one that brought Tourism and fine architectural styles to San Sebastian. She spent every summer except for just one, […]
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Quick visit to Guggenheim Bilbao
One of Frank Gehry’s masterpieces, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Celebrating the 20th anniversary this year, the museum and its architecture is still more up-to-date than ever. Frank Gehry is an American-Canadian architect, who designed buildings such as the Dancing House in Prague, Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles or the Fondation Louis Vuitton in […]
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Amelia Michelin Star Restaurant San Sebastian Donostia – Vegetarian Tasting Menu
Amelia Restaurant in San Sebastian was just recently rewarded with a Michelin Star, a highly prestigious honour in the culinary world. Amelia isn’t a regular restaurant with a menu of various dishes to choose from, from starters to mains and desserts, no, Amelia solely offers tasting menus. By this, they want to “offer a unique […]
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Tabakalera Art Museum Gallery Exhibition Donostia San Sebastian
Tabakalera, San Sebastiáns former Tabocca factory for over 90 years, now houses Cultural events and exhibitions. A few Art exhibitions are free to visit such as LIVES HANGING BY A STRING by Malas Madres in the Public Square area. This multi-purpose Art Museum/Gallery/Exhibition/Event/Movie space has definitely been an enrichment to the cultural scene in Donostia […]
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Pintxo Bar La Cepa in Donostia San Sebastián
A more traditional Pintxo Bar in Donostia San Sebastián is La Cepa. Located in the old city centre right nearby one Restaurant next to each other, you might miss La Cepa and just walk past, but that’s something you definitely shouldn’t do. With heavy wooden interior and fun table decorations, Pintxo Bar La Cepa feels […]
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Recipe: Gilda, the famous Pintxos Tapas from Donostia-San Sebastian
Gilda, the most famous Pintxos Tapas from Donostia-San Sebastian in the Spanish Basque Country. Naming this particular Pintxos Gilda has nothing to do with an ancient Basque word, nor with its ingredients, it’s named after Rita Hayworth from the 1946 movie Gilda, as she’s equally “spicy and salty” (just look at her here), just as […]
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Vegetarian Lunch at KATA4 oyster bar Donostia San Sebastian
An Oyster Bar is usually not the first address for a vegetarian, however, my fish- and meat-free options at KATA4 oyster bar Donostia San Sebastian have been incredible. With so many excellent restaurants and Pinchos Bar options available all across the City, it would be a shame to only eat at one place. The Tapas […]
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Silken Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao with a view of Guggenheim Bilbao
The best Hotel Room View in Bilbao must be from Silken Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao. From my Room, I had a nice view of Guggenheim Bilbao, one of Frank Gehry’s masterpieces. Also from the public Areas, especially from the Rooftop Restaurant on the 7th floor, where Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served, you have an […]