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

My Spanish neighbour hates me because I'm Australian

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.

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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.

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Tolosa market: 800 years of tradition.

An 800-year-old Spanish farmers market is keeping it real

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

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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.

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The city of San Sebastian is one of Europe's finest seaside addresses.

Is San Sebastian worth visiting?

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

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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.

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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?

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Samba dancers taking a break, Ipanema Beach, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

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?

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Official Language: Spanish
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