Want to know the secret to Spanish food? It’s simplicity! The best recipes in Spain are made with a few simple ingredients and only a few simple steps. From sunny southern Seville to the heart of the Basque Country, home cooks prepare delicious meals with only a handful of ingredients, creating dishes greater than the […]
Author: Lindsey Zimmerman
Where to Find the Tastiest Cheap Eats in Seville
So you’re in Seville, you love good food, but you’re on a budget. Well, you just may be in your ideal travel destination. You don’t have to look too hard to find cheap eats here in Seville. It’s a relatively economical place to dine out, and the tapas culture lends itself to sharing bites with […]
8 Unmissable Lunch Spots in Barcelona That Locals Love
Lunch in Barcelona, when done right, can be both very affordable and of tremendous quality. Here in Spain, lunch is the main meal of the day, so many restaurants offer a “menú del día”—a fixed-price lunch deal that usually includes a primero (first course), a segundo (second course) and postre (dessert) and is typically cheaper […]
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Seville for Work
If you’re headed to Seville for business, take full advantage of your time to enjoy this spectacular Spanish city—here’s how! Seville is the jewel of southern Spain, world-famous for its history, culture and unmistakable Andalusian spirit. If you’re in town for work, don’t miss an opportunity to discover everything it has to offer! From networking […]
Visiting San Sebastian in March: Top 5 Ways to Welcome Spring
This blog post was originally posted on February 6, 2019 and was updated on February 4, 2020. Summer may get all the credit, but San Sebastian is positively magical during the springtime, too! In fact, we might even prefer low-key, mild spring to crowded, busy summer. Less tourists mean lower rates on hotels, and the mercury […]
How to Enjoy San Sebastian in February
This blog post was originally posted on January 9, 2019 and was updated on January 15, 2020. The weather may be cold, but with so much going on in San Sebastian in February, you’ll hardly notice the chilly temperatures. After all, you’ll be busy getting immersed in authentic cultural events, spending quality time with your special […]
What’s Your Madeleine de Proust? The Devour Tours Team’s Favorite Food Memories
Is there a food that evokes strong, vibrant memories from your younger years? If so, consider it your very own madeleine de Proust. In Marcel Proust’s book “In Search of Lost Time,” he waxes poetically about how madeleines, dipped in his cup of tisane (herbal tea), reminded him of his childhood, when his aunt Léonie […]
Start the Year Off Right: What to Do in San Sebastian in January
This blog post was originally posted on December 12, 2018 and was updated on December 22, 2022. The new year has arrived, and in most places, that means it’s time to settle back into everyday life after the holidays. But not in San Sebastian! In a city famous for its unique blend of Spanish and Basque […]
Spending New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian? Keep these tips in mind!
Out with the old, in with the new—there’s no better place to celebrate New Year’s Eve than San Sebastian! With its glamorous beaches and winding streets filled with bars and restaurants serving the best food in Europe, it’s no wonder why San Sebastian is the dream destination of many travelers. The unique Basque culture, combined […]
Winter Holidays in San Sebastian: What to Do on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
This blog post was originally posted on November 21, 2017, and was updated on August 10, 2023. Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that “everything is closed” on major holidays in San Sebastian—it’s still possible to have fun on Christmas and New Year’s Day! Yes, it’s true that major public holidays take on a […]