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  • @antoined3077
    @antoined3077 9 місяців тому +8

    This is a perfect video that manages to recap all the essentials for a solo traveler on a business trip.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  9 місяців тому

      I'm pleased you found it very useful for your solo travel! That was my goal. 😀

  • @ializarg
    @ializarg Рік тому +7

    Another pro-tip:
    Thursday is usually the "Pintxo-Pote" day.
    This means that in the leisure areas full of bars you will receive those evenings a free pintxo (each local decides what pintxo serve) with each drink you order.
    It's a widespread practice throughout the whole region.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing the additional San Sebastian PRO tip with everyone!

  • @123benny4
    @123benny4 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for an informative video, especially the links to the hotels/hostels/pensions you mentioned for a single on a budget traveller. I will be doing the camino and will take a break in San Sebastian to relax.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  Місяць тому

      I'm pleased you found it and the links helpful!
      I gather you're doing the northern coast Camino? There are so many routes. Have fun and be safe.
      If you change your mind and do El Camino through Pamplona, check out the Pamplona Travel Guide: ua-cam.com/video/r56FoapKt5Q/v-deo.html

    • @123benny4
      @123benny4 Місяць тому

      @@CORRTravel Hi! Thanks. I've already done the Camino Frances and so have passed through Pamplona. I will do the Camino Podiensis starting in Le Puy. I was going to continue and do the Camino Norte, but have decided just to go to San Sebastian to relax. I will return another time to do the Camino Norte.

  • @UnbridledFinds
    @UnbridledFinds 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the fantastic video! My husband and I will be visiting for a week and I will be solo often because he will be working so its great to hear all the solo tips!

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  4 місяці тому

      Glad it was helpful!
      I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time. Since you'll be there for a week on your own, I highly suggest looking into the tours available (see links in the video description). San Sebastian is good for day trips outside the city too (it's only an hour from the France border). Enjoy and keep coming back to CORR Travel for more travel tips, guides and itineraries! -Gwen

  • @paininfashion
    @paininfashion Рік тому +3

    This video is incredible, and so informative. Thank you so much for creating this gem 🙏

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  Рік тому

      You're very welcome! I'm pleased you found it informative and helpful. If you want a little more San Sebastian fun, check out my short 5 Must Do's in San Sebastian: ua-cam.com/video/WSMlYlTUzXE/v-deo.html
      Or consult my San Sebastian travel blog posts - the links are in the video description.
      I simply adore San Sebastian. Have a wonderful time on your trip!

  • @lab2714
    @lab2714 8 місяців тому +2

    Love this video. Plan traveling Basque region this June solo first time by train and appreciate all advice. Thank You.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  8 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! Have a great time!

  • @Biodanzero
    @Biodanzero 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for the very informative travel guide! Love it!

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  5 місяців тому +1

      You're most welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please Subscribe and come back to watch the rest of the travel guides. More keep rolling out. I think the next one will be Ibiza. 😀

  • @CORRTravel
    @CORRTravel  Рік тому +3

    Hi! I really hope you like my video on 15 things to know before going to San Sebastian, Spain. I welcome comments and questions. If you want to know 5 MUST DO things to do in San Sebastian, also inexpensive and easy to do in a couple of days, check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/WSMlYlTUzXE/v-deo.html
    Doing that day trip to Pamplona from San Sebastian 🇪🇸? Definitely see this video: ua-cam.com/video/r56FoapKt5Q/v-deo.html
    San Sebastian makes for amazing Spain solo travel. 🇪🇸 Enjoy! 🍷🏖🍤 AND Subscribe. 😀

  • @pelucheproductions4063
    @pelucheproductions4063 Рік тому +2

    Great video, thank you!

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  Рік тому

      Glad you liked it! I hope it was helpful for planning your trip!

  • @joe-zp7ge
    @joe-zp7ge 10 місяців тому

    heading there in may...thanks for this great video

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  9 місяців тому

      You're more than welcome. I hope it helped you plan. You'll love it there! Have a great time.

  • @EGC316
    @EGC316 3 місяці тому

    From one Corr to another, great video!

  • @Deandunbar
    @Deandunbar 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent information, thank you!

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  11 місяців тому

      You bet! Keep coming back to CORR Travel for your travel guides, tips and more!

  • @puccismile
    @puccismile 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi. Thank you for this video. Will the E21 bus take me with my luggage? I have 2 large rolling bags.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  3 місяці тому

      This is a very good question. Yes, I believe they are allowed "provided that this is not a nuisance or dangerous to other passengers or to the vehicle." according to this site: dbus.eus/en/transport-regulations/
      Worst case scenario: if they don't let you on the bus with them, then you can call an Uber.
      I hope this helps!

  • @TToilets
    @TToilets 10 місяців тому +1

    Good video , Thank You

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  10 місяців тому

      You're most welcome!

  • @carlyrachman
    @carlyrachman 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video ~ thank you! We will be in Barcelona in September and considering a long weekend in San Sebastián but it overlaps with the film festival. Would you recommend avoiding it then? Not sure if it will be too crowded

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  5 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! Please check out my 'Know Before You Go Barcelona' video, and other Barcelona videos, too for planning your trip. 😄
      Thanks for asking on the San Sebastian film festival. It will draw a LOT of people and accommodations are going to be BOOKED. If it were me, and it were my first visit for only a weekend, I'd try to avoid the film festival. If you're only there for one day of the festival but then a couple of days after it, that could work so you would then a couple of quieter days with less crowds. If you are going to go, I would book something ASAP for San Sebastian around the film festival.
      Let us know if you went and how you liked San Sebastian!

  • @markfortin3502
    @markfortin3502 Рік тому +2

    Hi Gwen, thanks for the efficient, encompassing video....I am excited to see San Sebastien next Spring, but I'm concerned about language barriers. Any tips on what communication is like? Menus, hospitality, etc?

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure! I hope it was helpful in your planning your trip to San Sebastian. I'm sure you'll have a great time. Don't forget to Google events and holidays - I believe they have some happenings in the spring. As for language barrier, many in San Sebastian speak English. You're actually going to hear a lot of languages, especially Basque, Spanish and French (due to the area), in addition to English. Try to lend the local Basque if you can, or Spanish. For help, use Google Translate. Great app. You can speak English into it and it will provide audio translation. For menus, use the camera on the same app - when you place the camera over the language, you'll see the text in English. Great way to also start to learn the local language. Hope that helps!

    • @johnnewton3335
      @johnnewton3335 Рік тому +1

      if i may id just like to add a little to Gwen's great advice ?
      i would recommend that you stay in a pension within the old town, whilst usually compact rooms they are run by families and regulated by the local council so they are great value for money but the overwhelming reason to stay in one is that the owners are proud of Donostia and will go out of their way to help you, best bars, eating places and where they frequent themselves. ask them if they could take you to a gastronomic society, if they are in the know they might just let you in! take a little time to learn basque culture, they are lovely people, i can recommend the basque history of the world by mark kulanski. you say you are going in spring? then a visit to a cider house is the big one, usualy Friday nights are the best, they are open up until April. finally i can recommend la koxka pension in the old town, she speaks almost every European language. if you do visit id love to know how you get on.
      john

  • @robtanenbaum867
    @robtanenbaum867 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful, thorough video. What's your suggestion on going to San Sebastian if you are flying into and leaving from Bilbao Airport?

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  Рік тому +1

      I'm pleased you found it helpful! If you are flying in and out of Bilbao, I would take the bus to San Sebastian. It's cheap and quicker than the train. Please see the "How To Get to San Sebastian, Spain" section of my online San Sebastian Travel Guide for more info: www.corrtravel.com/san-sebastian-spain-solo-travel-guide/
      Have a great trip!

    • @longrangeshooter
      @longrangeshooter Рік тому

      There is a bus from Bilbao Airport to San Sebastian every hour (30 minutes in the summer). Leaves at a quarter to.

  • @Turningpoint7705
    @Turningpoint7705 9 місяців тому +2

    I like Spain a lot, I want to visit Spain, I want to go more after watching your video, stay well, thank you.❤❤❤

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  9 місяців тому

      Pleased you found it inspirational. Don't forget to check out all of other videos I have on Spain.
      I hope you make it Spain soon!

    • @Turningpoint7705
      @Turningpoint7705 9 місяців тому

      @@CORRTravel Of course I will watch your other videos, but I am currently working in Malaysia, I would like to go to Spain first if I have time.

  • @frankflex4465
    @frankflex4465 9 місяців тому

    how hot does it get in summer and how cold in winter.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  9 місяців тому

      I have an 'averages' temperature chart in the "Best Time To Go" section, which I hope may help. If you're looking for a specific month, Google will help.

  • @user4name
    @user4name 7 місяців тому +1

    is it safe to live as expat for couple of years with no spanish or basque but only english?

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  7 місяців тому +1

      I'm sorry, but I don't live in Spain so I cannot speak to this.

    • @user4name
      @user4name 7 місяців тому

      @@CORRTravel ok thanks for answer, but have you ever felt unsafe while u were in spain in any cities or portugal ?

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  7 місяців тому +1

      @@user4name Nope! 🙂

  • @Gigi-mc2zb
    @Gigi-mc2zb 8 місяців тому

    Your video shows a lot of cloud. When was this filmed?

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  8 місяців тому

      September. There's also a lot of blue sky, too. 😀

  • @sstttyyllee
    @sstttyyllee Рік тому +1

    San Sebastian airport is ~25km from the city

  • @frankmontague7544
    @frankmontague7544 3 місяці тому

    ❤DONOSTIA IS MAGNIFICENT . JUNE was crowded in places but locals were welcoming. For Value San Sebastian restaurants could charge 25% more to us tourists, and give our tourist contribution to local needs.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for your feedback!

  • @aterrizandoensansebastian
    @aterrizandoensansebastian Рік тому +2

    😍😍😍

  • @Cindypisces
    @Cindypisces Рік тому +1

    Thanks great video and definitely helpful tips. Wow kinda sucks there’s no Uber in San Sebastián. Taxis can usually rip off the tourists.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  Рік тому

      I'm so pleased you found it helpful! Actually, you don't need a car in San Sebastian. Seriously. It's very walkable and buses are easy and cheap! For must do's in San Sebastian, watch: ua-cam.com/video/WSMlYlTUzXE/v-deo.html

  • @Gipuzkoa.Donosti
    @Gipuzkoa.Donosti 4 місяці тому

    La música no es la adecuada, podríais poner música vasca más acorde

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  4 місяці тому

      Gracias por tus comentarios, pero no hay música vasca libre de derechos disponible. Créame, lo he buscado.

    • @Gipuzkoa.Donosti
      @Gipuzkoa.Donosti 4 місяці тому

      ua-cam.com/video/ZTJRsZfS2Yw/v-deo.htmlsi=kiCyB6mf5ZccvQm-

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  4 місяці тому

      @@Gipuzkoa.Donosti That's lovely, I wish that type of music, without lyrics, is available royalty free. 🙁

  • @alb6161
    @alb6161 7 місяців тому +3

    San sebastian à city of the basque country autonomous région of spain not à city in spain,thank you

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  7 місяців тому

      Thank you

    • @iraultzabeitiagoitia5315
      @iraultzabeitiagoitia5315 5 місяців тому +1

      Vamos a ver alma de cantaro. Sí San Sebastián es una ciudad de una comunidad autonoma y dicha comunidad autonoma esta en España,LA CIUDAD DE SAN SEBASTIAN ESTA EN ESPAÑA. Q ganas de sacar pegas y quejarse grattuitamente. Ella tiene razón y tu no,por q le has corregido algo q es correcto . FIN.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  5 місяців тому

      @@iraultzabeitiagoitia5315 Estoy muy contento de haber hablado correctamente en el video. Agradezco su aporte señalando la corrección por el valor del video y para ayudar a los espectadores.
      Este mensaje ha sido proporcionado por Google Translate porque mi español no es el mejor, lo siento.

  • @brutolbombo
    @brutolbombo 10 місяців тому +1

    Best way to get to saint Sebastian is by plane...but avoid flying!

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  10 місяців тому

      I agree: avoid flying if you can. Ultimately, how you get there should probably be determined on from where you're coming. 2 - 3 hours or less should definitely not require flying. And heads up: Europe is cracking down on shorter flights to promote use of trains and buses. :-)

  • @lisettevandegraaf6901
    @lisettevandegraaf6901 8 місяців тому

    Tipping in Spain IS customary, just not percentage based. If you enjoy a meal, you round up the bill, increasing the tip amount the more you have enjoyed it.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  8 місяців тому

      Actually, it is not customary. You have the option to tip, but it's not required. Coming from the US, however, I always tip rounding up my bill (and then some for excellent service). 😀

  • @yolakin8210
    @yolakin8210 11 місяців тому +1

    Why the Spanish music?

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  11 місяців тому

      Because it's the closest I can find.

  • @Darknie666
    @Darknie666 Рік тому +1

    Wow, you got it so wrong, the best season to visit is winter, specially November, Dicember, the city comes alive and the beach of la Concha is full of light at night, plus there are extras. There is not aerport in Donosti, the nearest one is Loiu-Bilbao. The tickets from the Airport are 10 Euros. The city is far from flat, as you said before is full of mountains.... The essentials... Donostia is tiny... You can walk on heals beleve me, if done it quite a few times.... I also dissagre with stays, the most beautifull part is Ondarreta or Gross. In the top things to do is to visit the palace of the diputation of Gipuzkoa, its not only beautifull and free but full of history, great miss. Another one is la Perla, not cheap but a must, Also, what about the Kursal???
    We dont speak french in Donosti, like, nobody speaks french and there is not french anything, there is a lot of anymosity between the Basque Country and France because the whole Euskal Herria. We dont tip in Basque Country... We have Minimun Wage. As a Gipuzkoana I feel this video very uninformative, without any help, no reserch whatsoever. This is my city, and you didnt get one point right. Please check it again.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for your feedback and your opinions on when the best time to visit is and where to stay. I'm afraid you may have not truly listened to the video content or read the subtitles, but please let me address some of your points: 1) Yes, there is an airport for Donostia-San Sebastian. I should know, I flew into it. Here is a link: www.aena.es/en/san-sebastian.html. And as you can see it is MUCH closer than the Loiu-Bilbao airport. 2) The city CENTER is mostly flat and walkable. Obviously the surrounding mountains in the video show the diversity of the terrain, which I also point out in the video. 3) top things to do: the video is not able to hold ALL of the top things to do, which again, I fully state in the video. If I included all top things to do, the video would last forever. :-) 4) I never said locals speak French. I state you HEAR French in Donostia-San Sebastian as it is so close to the border of France. Plus, if you take time to look at monument, buildings, landmarks and even the signs on the Tourist Information center, things are printed in Spanish, Basque, English AND French. 5) Again, as I stated, tipping in Spain is not common but optional. I have been to Donostia-San Sebastian, obviously. All points in the attempted extensive and comprehensive video I have provided for tourists can be backed up by visiting and online research (should they choose), but I thought it helpful to provide a nice video to give an overview for ease. I invite you to please watch and listen to the video again. Have a great day!

    • @josebaotaegui4835
      @josebaotaegui4835 4 місяці тому +1

      the closet airport to Donostia (San Sebastian) is Hondarribi airport 19 km then Biarritz (BAB) airport 38 km, Pamplona/Noain airpor 80 km, Bilbao/Loiu 100 km y Vitoria/Foronda 100 km

    • @josebaotaegui4835
      @josebaotaegui4835 4 місяці тому +1

      the center or the central neighborhoods are flat, but they are surrounded by others located on the slopes of the hills by others residential neighborhoods kicated in said slopes that surround the center city (Aldapeta, Aiete. Miramon, Bera Bera, Ategorrieta...) or the most popular one (Egia, Intxaurrondo, ect) that surround central area , and they are well connected with public transportation to the center and to echa other

    • @josebaotaegui4835
      @josebaotaegui4835 4 місяці тому +1

      many people in Donostia speak and understand french.
      The anumosity between this part of the Basque Country and France is a recent phenomenon and largely derived from the contagion of the old and traditional Spanish animosity towards France that as ended up negatively influencing the traditional good relationship that the Basques had in this part with France....The collavorative role og governments in the yeras 80,90,2000..with the Spanish governments as greatly influenced this change in attitude of the Basques or a large part of them towards France

  • @rodol4420
    @rodol4420 Рік тому +8

    Número 16 : we are Basques no Spanish.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  Рік тому

      Si! It's in Numero 1 of the video. :-)

    • @Gustavo-qv2zq
      @Gustavo-qv2zq 9 місяців тому

      the basque country is SPAIN and your passport is SPANISH, and everybody speaks SPANISH.

    • @alb6161
      @alb6161 7 місяців тому

      ​@@Gustavo-qv2zqspoken like true franquista de mierda

    • @alb6161
      @alb6161 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Gustavo-qv2zq spoken like à true franquista, hasta pitoua

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  7 місяців тому

      @@alb6161 now kids, let's place nice.... 🙂

  • @willmart6397
    @willmart6397 2 місяці тому

    You such

  • @Gigi-mc2zb
    @Gigi-mc2zb 8 місяців тому

    I don’t find thr beach in this city alluring at all. It’s not even a turquoise color.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  8 місяців тому

      I'm SO very sorry to hear that. This beach is considered the best city beach in all of Europe. This is the Bay of Biscay, not the Caribbean. And the color is amazing! I took that photo you see in the video thumbnail so it DOES look like that. :-)

  • @wendydavis8488
    @wendydavis8488 11 місяців тому +34

    You lost me when you started preaching about carbon footprint, oh please spare me your moral righteousness 🙄🙄🙄

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  11 місяців тому +27

      "Preaching"? "Moral righteousness"? Wow, what strong words in such a negative tone for providing helpful tips. I'm so very sorry you're not interested in protecting the home that houses you. Perhaps you'll change your mind and keep coming back to CORR Travel where you'll always get, among other travel tips, sustainable and eco-friendly travel tips from a Sustainability professional and proud tree hugger. 🌏 🌱 😀

    • @edl6398
      @edl6398 11 місяців тому +14

      Because she is concerned about the climate? That makes her self-righteous? Self-righteous people actually make condescending and rude comments based on very innocent statements because they are too narrow minded to understand not everyone thinks like them. I certainly hope you aren’t considering moving to Spain or even visiting, you will spend your entire time criticizing the people and the culture, I’m sure.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  11 місяців тому +8

      Here, here! And thank you for your support. 😀@@edl6398

    • @RalucaBlajut
      @RalucaBlajut 9 місяців тому

      Oh, wow! It’s been a while since I read such a mean spirited and useless comment - and I’m online everyday, so that says a lot. Carbon footprint is real, whether you believe it or not. Nature doesn’t care about your ignorance, but you should care about its health, since it supports yours.

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  9 місяців тому +4

      You won't get any argument from me. 😀 ❤ @@RalucaBlajut

  • @jerzystruczak782
    @jerzystruczak782 9 місяців тому

    local wine-mediocrity

    • @CORRTravel
      @CORRTravel  9 місяців тому

      Thank you for adding your opinion.