The continent east of North America, the country where most Americans trace their ancestry, the place kids call
Europe is not only the birthplace of philosophy, science and the arts. It is also home to the wackiest, most outrageous, most reasonably insane festivals the western hemisphere has ever invented. Surely,
European travel has never been more fun.
If you are looking for the wildest mad rush ever, then why not try Pamplona, Spain as your destination. The town is famous for its nine-day festival called "
Encierro" or "The Running of the Bulls." In this tradition duplicated around Spain during fiestas, bulls are let loose to run the streets and chase people. The residents and tourists likewise run after the beasts in the belief that touching the bull's skin will bring good luck.
The event is capped by a bull-fight at night, with loads of drinking sprees at the side.
The festival is held at every first week of July, with the bull running happening usually at around 8 am. Tourist lodgings are scattered around town. Some establishments remain open the whole day during the entire week.
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