Thirsty Swagman News

What you may not know about Rio Carnival in Brazil is that almost all the music played over the four-day festival is samba, a uniquely Brazilian rhythm and dance form originating in Rio de Janeiro. The word samba derives its meaning from the Angolan word, ‘semba’ which refers to...

14 Must-Know Things to Avoid at Oktoberfest in Munich

28 Sep 2020

0 Comment

Ashley Smith

For a great time at Oktoberfest Munich, you’ll want to embrace it all, welcome every aspect of the festival with open arms. The singing and prosting! The traditions and camaraderie! The beers and brats! The big piles of horse manure outside the beer tents! Well, OK, maybe there...

Rio Carnival Samba Schools

14 Jul 2020

0 Comment

Ashley Smith

At Rio Carnival there are several samba schools each representing different neighbourhoods or social clubs. They are divided into three leagues that vie for top ranking following the annual Carnival parades. Division 1 (the top league) schools play in the Sambadrome, Division 2...

Is this Beer Festival Better than Oktoberfest?

08 Jun 2020

0 Comment

Ashley Smith

Oktoberfest in Munich has a lot of great qualities – it offers great beer and food, incredible entertainment (and we’re not just talking about the people-watching), it’s easily accessible, and, let’s face it, it’s the mother of all German beer festivals. But don’t bow down...

Creating the Rio Carnival Costumes: Behind the Sequins

07 May 2020

0 Comment

Ashley Smith

When describing the spectacle that is Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil only a few words come close to doing it justice. Most likely you’ll hear the words ‘magnificent’, ‘exquisite’ and ‘dazzling’ thrown around and yet they still seem somewhat of an understatement. The...

Coronavirus: Updates on our Tours

12 Mar 2020

0 Comment

Thirsty Swagman

Updated: 21st April 2020 A message from Kenneth Hart Our 2020 Tours (*UPDATED*) Updates on Oktoberfest & Stuttgart Beer Festival Some Useful links A message from Kenneth Hart, Chief Swagman & founder Given the widespread media coverage of the coronavirus, it’s no surprise...

5 things you need to drink in Prague, Czech Republic | Pilsner beer #prague #pilsner #beer

5 Libations Thirsty Travelers Need to Drink in Prague

16 Apr 2019

0 Comment

Julianne Kanter

So you’ve booked Thirsty Swagman’s Beer or Bust tour, and have studiously researched what to expect at Oktoberfest. You know what the Stuttgart Beer Festival has in store for you, and you have a handle on the scene in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. But what do you need to...

7 cool winter festivals in Europe | Carnival in Venice, Italy

7 Cool Winter Festivals in Europe You Need to Check Out

14 Jan 2019

0 Comment

Julianne Kanter

By now, you’ve probably gorged yourself silly on gingerbread and Glühwein at Germany’s Christmas markets and are wondering what to do next. (No? Is it just us who drank too much Glühwein in December? Oh well. It was worth it.) Never fear: the fun doesn’t stop in...

7 of the World’s Coolest Booze-Themed Hotels

02 Jan 2019

0 Comment

Ashley Smith

Call them what you will: bed & beverages, alcohotels, hooch-tels, whatever. Either way, there’s no denying that spending the night in a booze-themed bedroom is one hell of a great way to get a good night’s sleep. And the best part? These kinds of liquor-centric lodgings can...

12 3 4 Next ›Last »

News

Rio Carnival Moving to the Music of Samba

14 Must-Know Things to Avoid at Oktoberfest in Munich

Rio Carnival Samba Schools

Is this Beer Festival Better than Oktoberfest?

Creating the Rio Carnival Costumes: Behind the Sequins

Coronavirus: Updates on our Tours

5 Libations Thirsty Travelers Need to Drink in Prague

7 Cool Winter Festivals in Europe You Need to Check Out

7 of the World’s Coolest Booze-Themed Hotels

Thirsty Adventures

Beer or Bust

Oktoberfest Tours

Stuttgart Beer Festival

NO IDIOT RULES

About Thirsty Swagman

Why Party With Us?