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8 Reasons to Travel with a Tour Group

I know, I know—you’re an independent wo/man. You don’t need anyone to hold your hand. You know how to change a tire. But every now and then, isn’t it nice to be coddled? To feel safe, guiltlessly lazy, taken care of, and treated like a VIP? If that all sounds great but you don’t...
The 5 best Reykjavik bars you need to visit in Iceland including the Kaldi Bar, Lewbowski bar and more. Where to get great beer and cocktails in Reykjavik, Iceland.

The 5 Best Reykjavik Bars You Need to Visit

Let’s be honest: you may have come to Reykjavik to see those elusive Northern Lights or soak in the Blue Lagoon, but what’s a trip to this Scandinavian capital city without a cocktail or two? Well, you’re in luck: after spending some time in Iceland’s...

6 Thirst-Quenching Drinks You Need to Try in Thailand

There’s one undeniable truth about Thailand’s tropical heat: It. Can. Be. Brutal. Sure, the squirt guns and water fights during Songkran can keep your sweaty self cool, but what if you’re trying to avoid getting doused with water like the plague? Stay hydrated with these six...

5 Incredible Bangkok Rooftop Bars Worth A Visit

It’s almost April, which means the World’s Most Epic Water Fight for Grownups — er, we mean the Thai festival of Songkran, of course — is nearly upon us. Songkran, for the uninitiated, is Thailand’s most famous festival; it marks the start of the Thai New Year...
14 photos that prove Rio Carnival is the hottest party on earth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Mardi Gras

15 Photos That Prove Rio Carnival is the Hottest Party on Earth

Well, another year has come and gone and another 5 million people survived Rio Carnival, the hottest party on Earth. Hotties with bodies aside, we’re talking sweltering temperatures here. No wonder everyone’s mostly naked! I guess you gotta do what you gotta do. The annual...

6 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Hamburg, Germany

Are you thinking of planning an epic German adventure this year? No, we’re not talking about guzzling an entire year’s worth of beer at Oktoberfest in Munich. (Though, we’ll admit, that would be truly epic.) And no, we’re not talking about reveling in the...
6 things you probably didn't know about drinking in Denmark | Copenhagen bars | drinking songs , drinking rules | Beer and wine

6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Drinking in Denmark

So you’ve signed up for Thirsty Swagman’s Nordic Rock tour (lucky you!), and you’re ready to get your drink on up north. You’ve studied up on partying in Reykjavik, Reykjavik’s best bars and have a pretty good grasp on the beer scene in Hamburg, Germany. But how do you make...

How to do Iceland on a Budget

Iceland had been on my bucket list for years before I finally found a cheap flight and bit the bullet. I knew Iceland was notoriously expensive, and being a freelancer I couldn’t afford a lavish vacation. But on the other hand, how could I turn down a trip to the land of puffins,...
Rooftop bars in Spain | Barcelona, Valencia, Ibiza, Madrid, Malaga, Granada, Seville

9 Great Rooftop Bars In Spain for Booze + Views

Most people would agree that enjoying some cocktails in Spain sounds like a pretty good day. But what if you could do it on a rooftop? (Okay, now we’re talking.) With a fabulous view? (Oh yeah, talk to me!) AT SUNSET? (Whaaaat!) How much better does that sangria taste now?...
The 5 Best Copenhagen Bars You Need to Visit | Copenhagen, Denmark | Craft cocktails, beer, wine, spirits | Drinking scene

The 5 Best Copenhagen Bars You Need to Visit

Ah, Denmark. It’s not only known as the inspiration for the happiest place on Earth (Walt Disney can thank Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens for that), it actually is the happiest place on Earth. The Nordic country ranked first in the United Nations’ World Happiness Report in 2013,...