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Hope you enjoy reading a little about Pamplona and the Running of the Bulls before you arrive!

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PROFILE

Name: Mark Regouby
Occupation:Aficionado of all things Iberian, Hopeless Vagabond and Founder of PamplonaBalconies.com
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Birthplace Sydney, Aus
Favorite Quote: “I don’t want to die without any scars” - Tyler Durden
Recent Reading: “Riding for the Brand: The Power of Purposeful Leadership” by Jim Whitt, “The Conservative Soul” by Andrew Sullivan, and “The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemmingway
Favorite Movies: The Last Victory, The Usual Suspects, Reservoir Dogs, Fight Club

WHY IS THE SKY BLUE?

I’m a hopeless vagabond and a recovering addictive entrepreneur. I like starting new things, especially things that benefit people’s lives. PamplonaBalconies.com does just that, because it makes it easier for English-speaking travelers to do business with Spanish-speaking homeowners. I believe that efficient markets and increased supply will eventually win out over high prices that result from scarcity. We’re doing our part, and we’re just getting started... so stick around and see what happens.

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Some of our friends who help make this possible, or people we think are making a difference in the world:

Dallas Air Conditioning company Chapman Heat & Air

Philanthropic Travel and International Development: PersonalPhilanthropy.org

Stories that matter: TellTheirStory.org

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Back in the Saddle Again!

Posted on Sun, Feb 14, 2010
 

Visiting development projects and friends in Cusco, Peru - Aug 2009

Back in the Saddle Again!

After a two year hiatus, PamplonaBalconies.com is back up and running... with the bulls! The past two years have brought adventures around the world, as I discovered the plight of the poor in Haiti, then went on to Harvard to study how we might improve things. As it turns out, improving things abroad isn't that different than improving things at home. It just take a little hard work, a just legal system, and some incentives to create opportunity. So, what does this have to do with The Running of the Bulls? For me, everything.

Now that I've seen the way lives can be changed in the developing world, I want to direct as many dollars toward that effort as possible. A lot of money flows into Pamplona during the Running of the Bulls, so why not put some of that to good use?

When I first ran with the bulls in 2004, I didn't know much about San Fermin or International Development. Now that I know a little about both, I think it's appropriate to bring them together. That's why we aligned PamplonaBalconies.com with TellTheirStory.org and PersonalPhilanthropy.org to create "Run With a Purposetm". If you're already Running with the Bulls, or at least watching from a Balcony in Pamplona, why not make sure the money you spend goes toward a good cause?

We can help you make the most of the Running of the Bulls and the San Fermin Festival with Pamplona Balcony Rentals, Pamplona Apartments, or anything else you need to enjoy Running with the Bulls. We know that Pamplona is crazy expensive... it is painful for us too... but we can help you wade through the mess to make sure you get the most for your Pamplona Balcony dollar (or Euro).

We always meet the most interesting people in Pamplona. It is an amazing place that attracts the most adventurous Bull Runners in the world. We look forward to meeting you and talking a bit about how having tons of fun at the Running of the Bulls can also do tons of good in Latin America!

¡Viva San Fermín!

Mark

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