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Top 10 Hipster Bars in Silver Lake, Los Angeles

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It ain’t hipsterdom unless the music is loud, weird, and your shoes stick to the floor.  More »

Berlin’s Queer Beer Thursday Party is an Oasis for Expats, Travelers & Hunky Germans

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"It's a place where you can meet people, drink enough beer to behave absurdly and also drop your pants if you're lucky enough."  More »

The 10 Best Bars in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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On the northern fringes of the neighborhood, Turkey’s Nest still represents for your grandparents’ Brooklyn and is unquestionably the best place t  More »

#MusicMonday: Afro Mama Jams at Makena – A Sunday Night in Buenos Aires


A rainy Sunday finds Sas Vassie at Makena in Palermo for Afro Mama Jams.  More »

10 Bars in Rome for the Young Guzzler


Bella Italiana? When all the culture gets to be too much, you can still find refuge in a pint in Rome.  More »

Honolulu’s Chinatown Bars

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The coolest bars in the city are here, so step away from the tourist scene, the Tiki-bars and umbrella cocktails of Waikiki and head into the grittier  More »

The Top 10 Bars in Melbourne, Australia

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You'd swear that this bar is an advertisement for 1950's tennis wear or an Alice in Wonderland tea party with the elaborate furniture catering to thos  More »

A Backpacker’s Guide to Drinking Near Khao San Road, Bangkok

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Andy Dickson finds nightlife spots in Bangkok beyond just Khao San Road.  More »

Drunk and Driving On Berlin’s Beer Bike

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Cars nervously skirt by the slowly moving vehicle, tourists point in awe and all the while the bike’s passengers do all that is necessary - pedal an  More »

One Night on George Street – a Newfoundlander’s Guide to Getting Smashed in St. John’s

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That's when an alcohol-infused tear of happiness will slide down your cheek and you will sip your cold beer and say, “Honey, I’m home.”   More »

8 Holes in the Wall – A Tour of Austin’s Dive Bars

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In a city famous for its dive bars, how do you even know where to start? Alanna Rothle helps you stumble through some of the best of the worst.  More »

Ten of the World’s Farthest Flung Gay Bars

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A look at some of the world’s more ‘out-there’ gay bars, from Sheboygen, Wisconsin to Almaty, Kazakstan.   More »

How to Drink on the Reykjavik Rúntur

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Start with dinner at home or in a restaurant, but not too early. You’ll need stamina to party until dawn so rest up and don’t begin your evening u  More »

The 10 Most Colorful Bars in Montana

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Montana has big trout, big mountains, big skies and some very memorable bars. Don't forget your bear-spray.   More »

San Francisco’s DNA Lounge Has it All

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DNA Lounge offers everything, it seems. Food, music, Internet, and more.  More »

Inside Japan’s Freaky Themed Bath Houses and Bars (NSFW)

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Prostitution is illegal in Japan, which may be one of the reasons for so many creative "alternatives."  More »

10 of the World’s Best Beer Festivals in May

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Ahhh...spring. Love is in the air, and what better way to urge along your loving instincts than by downing a pint or two of the good stuff?  More »

Tequila and a Song: Part 3

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Reality, legend, and the morning after.  More »

Life Is Worth Nothing: Part 2

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In the thick of cantina culture.  More »

Wrestling, Pig Skin, and Beer: Part 1

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Drink, dance, weep, Mexican-style.  More »

5 Best Jazz and Blues Venues in Rome

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The 5 best spots to enjoy some soul in the Italian capital.  More »

The Tarrus Riley Phenomenon: A Return to Roots and Conscious Reggae

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“Poom poom poom! When I say that, it’s not a gunshot okay, it’s a musical shot!”   More »

The Best Places to Catch Live Music in New Orleans

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In a city that defines music, it can be hard to choose where to see a show. Here are some of our favorite venues.   More »

Calcutta Nights: Your Music and Club Scene Guide

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Your field guide to beats, bars, and clubs in Calcutta.   More »

Best Beer Bars in New Orleans

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When the delta heat is making you wilt, there's nothing like a cold beer.  More »

New York City’s Best Bars for the Winter

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#6, Zanzibar: Forget bellying up to the bar. Elbow your way to the fireplace.   More »

Best of Bangkok Nightlife

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With 12 million crowding the streets and thousands of tourists coming in daily, Bangkok is raw, unbridled, simply put, nuts.   More »

The Top Dive Bars In Las Vegas

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Places to go to watch (or start) fights, listen to old junkies play the sickest blues/jazz/funk, or just stare into the void.   More »

Beer Quest 2008: The Search for America’s Best Microbrew

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Two thirsty friends head out on a nationwide quest for the holy grail of microbrews.   More »

Seven Coffee Shops in Amsterdam that are Good to Go

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Even if you're not a stoner, these are some Amsterdam coffee shops still worth checking out.   More »

Top 10 Nightlife Spots in Mexico City

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Feature photo by bdebaca. Photo above by heather. Here are the top 10 spots to party in the Mexican capital city. Mexico City: It’s south of the bo  More »

5 Survival Tips if You Have to Travel Hungover

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The spiritual approach? Redbull and aspirin? An IV drip? Are you serious? Does this really work?   More »

Nashville: Get Your Honky-Tonk On

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This is a guide to the Nashville you’ve always known existed, but probably never thought was worth visiting.  More »

The 10 Best Summer Cocktails You’ve Never Heard of

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Take it beyond capirinhas, mojitos, and pisco sours.   More »

How to Say “One More Beer, Please” in 50 Different Languages

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Around the world in 50 beers? This guide tells you how to order them, politely.   More »

How To Say “Cheers!” In 50 Languages

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This list will win you new friends and free drinks in all corners of the world.  More »

The 10 Best Venues and Shows in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

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Welcome to Salvador--the beating heart of afro-Brazilian culture.  More »

The World’s 10 Best Rooftop Bars

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As summer approaches, it's time to explore the world's best rooftop watering holes.   More »

Top 10 Nightlife Spots in NYC

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Kyle Tregurtha reveals the right names to drop to get you through the door in these New York City spots.  More »

Top 10 Bars in Palermo, Buenos Aires

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Matador gives you a sleek list of options for all tastes in a city that doesn’t seem to sleep but only takes siestas.  More »

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