I had the opportunity to cover the Encierro with a press pass. Here is my tale of observing at the front lines. Hitting the pavement of old, downtown Pamplona, Spain on a morning like this is different. Amidst the smells of crisp, summer air, are the smells of anticipation, excitement, and perhaps a lack of showering from… Continue reading Surviving the Encierro of San Fermin (Running with the Bulls) in Pamplona, Spain
Category: Weird Festivals
La Tomatina Festival: Bunol, Spain
Another Successful Tomatina Festival in Bunol, Spain has come to a firework clashing close. What is the Tomatina Festival, you ask? If you’ve never heard of it, here is what you need to know: Tomatina is one of the biggest food fights in the world. Yep, remember that last food fight you had in your… Continue reading La Tomatina Festival: Bunol, Spain