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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

07 Mar 2018

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Ashley Smith

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

18 Feb 2018

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Julianne Kanter

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

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 and have a pretty good grasp on the beer scene in Hamburg, Germany. But how do you make sure you don’t stick out...

How to do Iceland on a Budget

07 Jan 2018

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Candice Walsh

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

29 Dec 2017

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Ashley Smith

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?...

Thirsty Christmas

06 Dec 2017

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Thirsty Swagman

It’s the season for giving, and we’d like to wish you all a very Thirsty Christmas and a 2018 filled with travel and adventure. And what better way to do that than the perfect gift for thirsty travellers? Stuttgart Beer Festival Europe’s 2nd largest beer festival...

The 5 Best Copenhagen Bars You Need to Visit

04 Dec 2017

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Julianne Kanter

Copenhagen, bars, Denmark

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,...

The Best European Destinations for Beer Lovers | Czech Republic | Budweiser

The 4 Best European Destinations for Beer Lovers

20 Nov 2017

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Ashley Smith

Where you decide to travel is almost always based on what kind of person you are. If you’re a museum person, you’ll visit Paris. If you’re a white sand beach person, the Caribbean. And if you’re, oh, I don’t know… the kind of person who enjoys deep-fried cheese curds, the magical...