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.