Nightlife & Entertainment
Athens Nightlife Guide: Bars & Nightclubs
Guest Post by Ricky Durrance Athens is one of the liveliest cities in Europe once the sun goes down. The locals love nothing better than having a drink (whatever night... Read More »
Drink a Michelada for Cinco de Mayo
THIRSTY THURSDAY It’s been a while since we’ve featured an alcoholic drink from somewhere around the world, and for good reason — we were worried that we were starting to... Read More »
Drink Some Très Bons Cocktails at Le Crocodile in Paris
THIRSTY THURSDAY I like writing about my experiences drinking in Paris almost as much as I enjoyed the experiences themselves — almost. That’s why I decided to fill you in on... Read More »
Wanderlust: Calvi on the Rocks, Corsica
I’ve been quite partial to the idea of outdoor music festivals ever since I attended Lollapalooza in Chicago a few summers ago — there’s just something about the mix of... Read More »
Botellón: Open Air Binge Drinking in Spain
If you went to college (or if you were ever reasonably young and not a total recluse) you’ve probably heard of or been to a pregame, that glorious period of... Read More »
Stocks, Bonds, and Tequila Shots at Footsie in Paris
I minored in business when I was an undergrad, and although I received high marks for my ability to crunch numbers and draw a demand curve, I never quite grasped... Read More »
Enjoy the Silence at New York’s Burp Castle
New York City is tritely referred to as The City That Never Sleeps and, in accordance with this reputation, has a wide array of drinking establishments to keep you going... Read More »
Amarula, the “Spirit of Africa”
I usually try to stay away from cream liqueurs, mostly because the consistency reminds me of half & half and I have an irrational fear that the smallest drop of... Read More »
Set Your Mouth on Fire with Chinese Maotai
During Richard Nixon‘s historic trip to China in 1972, the former president got schnockered on a Chinese firewater called maotai and became fascinated by the drink when his host demonstrated how... Read More »
Quench Your Hungary Thirst with Pálinka
As evidenced by the Hungarian spirit pálinka, you really can make alcohol out of anything, but it doesn’t have to be as lowbrow as prison wine or rob you of your... Read More »
