It's around €30 to get in. For me art is like faith - if one has faith - it's deeply personal and…read moreprivate and that's how it will remain. I prefer paintings to sculpture and I'm not a fan of animals chainsawed in pieces, bathed in formaldehyde, and put on display. Nor un-made beds lauded as such. I have seen art that has just stopped me in my tracks and for years I enjoyed visiting museums but as my already poor sight diminishes it's not as rewarding as it once was. What was annoying around this museum were the beggars - mobile phones and cigarettes in hand - and they are aplenty around the centre of Bilbao too. One young guy had it well sussed as when people said they only had credit cards and phones to pay he escorted victims into local cafes for food and coffee. He even helpfully knew the locations of bank cash machines. Oh I had a friend who went insane progressively and is now dead but as he sunk into insanity he became more and more convinced that formaldehyde (pH3, -92c melting point and -19c boiling point) was responsible for all human disaster including wars, cancers and he set about writing to politicians, Royalty and the media to alert them to this world-ending threat. I only remembered this triggered by the formaldehyde animals.

The museum is designed by Frank Gehry. Even if you don't go inside, the building itself is a work…read moreof art. There sculptures outside the museum are also worth a visit, including "Puppy" by Jeff Koons and "Maman" by Louise Bourgeois. We caught "F.O.G." by Fujiko Nakaya, which is active every hour on the hour- hours are dependent on the month. "Red Arches" by Daniel Burenbhas has a lighting show and "Fire Fountain" by Yves Klein are both active in the evening. The museum consists of contemporary and modern art. I'm not a big museum person, but there were things that I enjoyed. I was pleasantly surprised to see one of Yayoi Kusama's infinity mirrored rooms- "A Wish for Human Happiness Calling from Beyond the Universe". I wished they let you in the room longer when there wasn't much of a line. "The Matter of Time" by Richard Sierra on the ground floor was also fun to walk around/through. The second floor was mostly closed, so we didn't get the full experience. Overall, the museum is a must if you're in Bilbao.

Stockists of many cool books, prints, water bottles, cards etc. A tempting store for those looking…read morefor something artistic a little off the beaten track. Good for treating yourself or someone else.

I am a huge thrill seeker and this was truly the ultimate rush. After running with bulls, i feel…read morelike skydiving is best left for infants and toddlers. I am all that is man, gahhhhhh! Seriously awesome. Do not worry about bringing your whites because you can buy them there for very cheap and you can definitely negotiate. So if you are with a group I suggest buying together to get some good rates. However, it may be a good idea to get something with zippered pockets ahead of time because San Fermin is ideal for pickpocketers and the pants they sell are very flimsy. My safety tips: FOR RUNNING, Don't be stupid and drink all night before. We walked the course the night before, had a few beers, and talked to people who had run that morning about the best approach. Got some great advice but I don't want to ruin the experience for you. Just be sure to get there by 6:30 AM to get a good spot in the main plaza where people start. I recommend a chest or helmet cam because a hand camera might get you pulled by the cops and you will not be allowed to run. IN THE ARENA, go slap that bulls ass because touching a wild bull is pretty fucking cool. Do not grab the horns, pull the tail, or ride it because the locals will beat the ever loving shit out of you. The worst injuries I saw were tourists getting their asses kicked for disrespecting the bull. It is considered very disrespectful to do these things. If you get knocked by a bull in the arena or while running definitely do fetal position. Taking on a bull is pretty retarded. The Spaniards will help you up after and will also help you if the bull is actually attacking you. Also bulls don't like Gangnam Style shirts and they will try to end your life if you wear one. PARTYING: Drink all night stay close with friends and watch your pockets. Stay on the running route for most tourists. Get off the route a little to party with the locals (they are actually very welcoming). Get ready for the sweetest festival in the world. If you are going to go to the festival, RUN! You will feel like your testicles grew about 4 cm in diameter afterwards. So go there, run, make love to your girl, and conceive superhuman kids that will conquer the world one day.

Being from New Orleans, this is comparable to Mardi Gras. Both should be experienced at least twice…read morein your life. Once to get your bearings and the other time to do everything again, but better. Try to stay as close to the action as possible. Either run with the bulls or grab a seat in the arena. Plan on getting little sleep. Have fun.

I saw the original up close in 1970 in NYC. This…read morereproduction in ceramic tile is just as moving and powerful as the original. Highly recommended. "A mosaic of tiles which depicts in puzzle form Picasso's great work Guernica, the original of which is currently on display at the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid. The inscription beneath this impressive mural expresses the desire of local people for the original canvas to be put on display in the town which inspired its creation: Gernika."