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...
Weird Festivals Around the World by Month
We've been blabbering on about Oktoberfest for the last two days, amping you (and ourselves) up for the start of the world famous beer...
Oktoberfest 2012: Know Your Oktoberfest Beer
Whether it's because they're confused by the name or just too drunk to remember, most people don't realize that Oktoberfest actually starts at the...
Thank God: Disney World to Start Serving Alcohol
I haven't been to Disney World in Orlando since my age was in the single digits. This is mainly due to the fact that...
El Ritual: How Venezuela Takes a Shot of Rum
For many people, the act of consuming alcohol is of equal importance as the outcome. All you have to do is look at the...
Video: Magical Russia in the Anna Karenina Trailer
21 years ago today the city of Leningrad officially changed its name back to St. Petersburg, eliminating the icky Soviet nod to Lenin that...
Top 5 Labor Day Music Festivals in the US
Labor Day weekend is upon us, which means summer is unofficially over after next Monday. This comes as a welcome transition for those of...
The Best Ways to Take Wine to the Beach
This story is courtesy of our contributors at The Drink Nation
When the sky is clear, the breeze is gentle, and the water a perfect...
Celebrate Jalisco, Mexico on National Tequila Day
Happy National Tequila Day, booze hounds!
While some xenophobic folks are less than pleased with the relationship between the United States and Mexico, it's hard...
Le Montana Paris: (Almost) Unattainable Glamour
Guest Post by Hadley
I spent the past year studying abroad in Paris, where I’d like to think I did all of the stuff normal...
Visit U Sudu, Prague’s Cavernous Cellar Bar
Guest Post by Hadley
I went to Prague in mid-February of this year during the tail end of my Northern/Eastern European adventure. I had a...
5 Weird Hangover Cures from Around the World
People everywhere understand a simple, universal truth: drinking alcohol is fun until it's not. Everyone has felt the crushing blow of an epic hangover...
Sip on Summer with Tinto de Verano
As we mentioned earlier, this weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in the United States, and if our unseasonably warm spring acts as an omen...
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...
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...
Drink Some Très Bons Cocktails at Le Crocodile in Paris
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I like writing about my experiences drinking in Paris almost as much as I enjoyed the experiences themselves -- almost. That's why I decided...
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...
Botellón: Open Air Binge Drinking in Spain
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If you went to college (or if you were ever reasonably young and not a total recluse) you've probably heard of or been...
Stocks, Bonds, and Tequila Shots at Footsie in Paris
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I minored in business when I was an undergrad, and although I received high marks for my ability to crunch numbers and draw...
Amarula, the “Spirit of Africa”
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I usually try to stay away from cream liqueurs, mostly because the consistency reminds me of half & half and I have an...