San Sebastian

Arriving in Spain

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July 6th 2006
We arrived at 10.44, found the tourist-info and had just had time to sit down outside considering where to start looking for a hostel to stay. A girl walks up and recruits us to their hostel with a speach of the basque culture. She manages to find us three beds - not exactly cheap by €26, but ok considering where we are and not booking ahead quite ok. They also arrange lots of events such as the ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country » San Sebastián

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more