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Donostia, by locals
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Alice & Irina
We are Alice & Irina and we work in San Sebastián Details, an information resource in Russian and English for those who are planning to visit San Sebastián. We know where the best coffee is brewed, where to enjoy the most amazing views, where the most extravagant pintxos are served, and where to learn surfing.
Ane
Passionate about science. I work at the University of the Basque Country and I would like to bring science closer to as many people as possible…
Carlos de Gil
Capturing moments since 2002. Photography is something that grabs you and you can never let go. The best reward for my work is to show people the best scenes and make them feel the same way I do.
David Sanchez
Diving enthusiast and marketing and communication expert. I love sharing experiences and CIMASUB is undoubtedly the most exciting of all.
DonosTeaser
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
I think this quotation is my best description and the reason why I wanted to write on this blog. I’ve lived in different parts of the world and travelling is my greatest passion, but I always, always return to San Sebastián
Donostik-tak
Kaixo kaixo!! I’m Amaiur, a donostiarra* in love with her city (how strange, right? Yet another one, haha). In this blog I’ll give you some tips so you can discover my Donosti maitea
Enara
I believe in the power of words. They can make us cry and laugh out loud, fall in love or get angry. And it is precisely through words that I want to convey the essence of Donostia to you, so that you can feel the pleasure of enjoying its cuisine, strolling through its streets or sitting down to watch the sunset on one of its beaches.
Fernando Ibarreta
I’ve been a huge fan of La Concha beach for as long as I can remember, and I love water sports.
Garazi Garzia
Drawing experiences and worlds with words for this blog while attempting to be an architect. Writing and building.
Haizea Alustiza
Off-roader without wheels. Living in San Sebastián since 1991, I am a communicator/journalist.
Hugo
Hello! My name is Hugo and I am currently on a scholarship at the Spanish branch of Surfrider Foundation Europe, an NGO founded in Biarritz and based in Donostia/San Sebastián, which has been dedicated to protecting the oceans for 30 years.
Irene Arin
My name is Irene Arin. I’m an Audiovisual Communication student and I currently work in the world of Digital Marketing as well as writing opinion pieces for a Tolosa newspaper. I have always enjoyed dabbling in blogs and social networks.
Itziar
Kaixo! I am Itziar Trincado, journalist and amatxo.
From my communication company, IDAZTI, I have been publishing family plans in Donosti for 8 years on the platform www.donostikidss.com , where we propose ideas to enjoy with the family: parks, beaches, excursions, museums, cultural plans…
Jokin Egaña
I am Jokin Egaña, I have a Degree in Law from the University of the Basque Country (San Sebastián) and an MBA specialising in e-business from Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (Madrid).
Jokin Telleria
My name is Jokin Telleria, director of Dantz, a cultural brand and project lab.
We’re an international project based in Donostia / San Sebastián, homing in on electronic state-of-the-art music.
Jon
Kaixo denoi! Jon naiz, tolosar peto petoa*. I now live in Madrid because of my work, but I come back to Tolosa whenever I can. Like any self-respecting Basque person, I love a good meal and whenever I go to Tolosa I adore visiting the Saturday market and buying the best Tolosa beans, Ibarra chillies and fine Idiazabal cheese and then preparing a delicious meal for all of my friends.
Jordi
It’s already been seven years since I moved from Barcelona to Donosti. The things we do for love! I have such a great group of mates and I love going out for drinks and pintxos.
Lucía Aguirre-Urreta
I am from Donostia and I love food and walking around my city. I never miss the Gastropote in San Martín on Thursdays.
Marcela Caicedo
Passionate about local gastronomy and creator of the first guide for foodies in San Sebastián.
Marta Pastor
I’m Marta, Head of Communications and Marketing at the San Sebastian Racecourse.
Communication through flags. Talking and talking until we have nothing left to say to one another. And then…feeling.
Marti Buckley
I am Marti Buckley, a resident of San Sebastián since 2010 and the author of the renowned cookbook Basque Country.
Olatz Mitxelena
Co-ordinator of Gipuzkoako Sagardogileen Elkartea
Paula
Hello! I’m Paula Zuluaga, an urban architect by training, a teacher by vocation, and an explorer…
R2-KT
Blogger
My name is R2-KT and I am an exact copy of the little blue droid R2-D2, from the Star Wars Saga. Is there any difference between us? I am pink.
Sandra Escobadia
My name is Sandra and I am passionate about travelling. That’s why I have a blog where I enjoy helping non-conformist travellers plan their own trips around Europe and get the most out of their travel experiences.
Sierrah Antipasado Singsing
Live life to the fullest! Do whatever makes you happy!
Sisters and the City
We are Idoia and Susana Gómez, the two Donostian sisters behind Sisters and the City, a website where we share interesting things to do in a place called Donostia/San Sebastián, which is the real star of our site.
Uxue
Passionate about travel and food. I work at Autocares David, www.autocaresdavid.com, a bus operator that has been on the road for over 60 years
Vanessa Lasaga
My name is Vanessa Lasaga and after organising scientific events for seven years at the Donostia International Physics Centre, I decided to devote myself to organising weddings.
Xabier
Passionate about travel and, of course, San Sebastián. I share my experiences of the city on a blog…
Xaxio y Arri
We are Xaxio and Arri, surfing and nature lovers. We work on wood by hand and build skateboards that are unique, fun, environmentally friendly, created with sustainable materials.
Eneko Gernandez
Eneko Gernandez is the winner of the eleventh season of MasterChef Spain and a former professional footballer.
Jenni Häyrinen
Jenni Häyrinen, known as @liemessa on social media, is a Finnish influencer and passionate foodie who loves creating Instagram content
Asier Rodríguez
Asier Rodríguez, known as @papaousfood on Instagram (the paposo), is a young foodie from Gipuzkoa whose passion for gastronomy began in childhood. He is also currently the culinary face of Real Sociedad’s social media.
Fiona Ythier
Fiona Ythier is a young French woman living in Bordeaux who loves sharing her culinary experiences on her Instagram profile @mange.ris.aime.