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Japan
The Neon Neighborhood Where Taboos Fall Apart
The O-Edo-sen subway spilled us into the gothic interior of the Roppongi train station. With beer buzzing in our ears, we headed up the stairs and out the ticket stiles ... read more
by Joe Novak
01 Feb 2008
Japan
The Place Where Pretty Girls Think You’re Smart And Funny
The woman who is being paid to flirt with me is very good. She's sitting in front of me, batting her eyelashes and playing with the translucent boa that ... read more
by Saleem Reshamwala
04 Aug 2009
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Croatia
Cocktails Minus the Molotov
My ears are ringing. My knee is swollen and there are small black capital letters on my right forearm that spell ATTACK. And to think I wasn't going to go out last night. When I entered Medika earlier this evening a man pressed a stamp firmly onto my ... read more
by danielle hayes
09 Oct 2009
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United Kingdom
Early drinking, dinner optional
The nightlife starts earlier--but doesn't necessarily end early. Most people head to the pubs straight from school or work, and it's OK to substitute beer for dinner. "Eating ... read more
by Ann Clark
06 Feb 2009
Chile
18 to party
The nightlife scene is markedly different in that I can actually get into clubs in Chile. Most clubs are 18+, as opposed to 21+ in the US. That said, I ... read more
by Matthew Hintsa
10 Feb 2009
Norway
Nurse that beer
Be prepared for a light night of drinking in Norwegian clubs. With beer averaging over 60 kroner ($9) for a half liter—and it can be much higher depending on ... read more
by Patrick McCue
10 Feb 2009
Jordan
Variety in Amman
Amman hosts a healthy assortment of bars and cafes, from seedy, male-only back alley joints to glitzy, expensive nightclubs. Jordanians (at least those who drink alcohol) possess a puzzling affinity ... read more
by Adam Lichtenheld
10 Feb 2009
Uganda
Dancing...with a side of danger
Despite its history of extreme danger after dark, Gulu boasts a remarkable nightlife scene. During weekend nights, one can hear music blasting from nightclubs until dawn. There are several bars ... read more
by Pete Muller
10 Feb 2009
Puerto Rico (U.S.)
Bring your dancing shoes
Salsa dancing is huge in Puerto Rico, and I was surprised again and again when the seemingly nerdiest people would bust out some pretty impressive moves on the dance floor ... read more
by Danielle Taylor
17 Feb 2009
Cuba
With two bottles of rum, even the bus ride becomes a party
House parties always consist of pepinos (old soda or water bottles) full of homemade rum, and lots of salsa and reggaeton music. My favorite weekend was when I went camping ... read more
by Heather Kirkwood
05 Mar 2009
Bangladesh
You ain't missin' much
The vast majority of us go out dancing or hang out in bars because there's alcohol involved, and by default our nightlife revolves about that beverage of acquired taste ... read more
by Amy Adoyzie Lam
20 Mar 2009
Switzerland
Lollipop, Lollipop
If you want to try something a little different, try going to a Swiss Lollipop Party. Besides lollipops hanging from the ceiling of the club, you'll be treated to ... read more
by Chantal Panozzo
02 Apr 2009
Chile
Partying and clubbing is part of life
Pretty much everyone over 16 goes to clubs in Chile. Not only has this taught Chilean teenagers how to manage alcohol consumption and sexuality more or less responsibly, but it ... read more
by Laurel Wolf
04 Apr 2009
Iran
Remember you’re in the Islamic republic
The “nightlife” section of Lonely Planet Iran is exactly one paragraph for the entire country, and that’s a fair reflection of what’s on offer here. The Islamic Republic ... read more
by Mimi Hanaoka
11 May 2009
United Kingdom
Warning to the thirsty
When walking into a pub with friends in Belfast, someone will inevitably turn to the group and say "What are you drinking?" and proceed to buy drinks for everyone. The ... read more
by Elizabeth Nelson
20 May 2009
India
Dharamsala is hopping in the morning
Nightlife? What’s that? I guess it depends on which crowd you’re hanging out with, but among the locals in Dharamsala, nightlife is pretty nonexistent. In my home-stay family ... read more
by Emily Strasser
31 May 2009
Swaziland
TInkers, the (in)famous nightclub
The nightlife options in Swaziland are pretty limited. However, the industrial center of Manzini does offer a few dark, dirty, and sometimes rough nightclubs -- the most (in)famous of which ... read more
by Mallory Primm
17 Jun 2009
Spain
Granada: Free tapas with your drink!
If visiting Granada, a night hitting up the tapas bars is a must. Granada is rumored to be the only city in Spain that offers free "tapas" with every drink ... read more
by Mike Mian
23 Jun 2009
Germany
Be a lone wolf (or a small pack)
You don't have to invite all of your friends or roommates when you go out. A group of two or three is a good number if you want to ... read more
by Laurence Tooth
24 Jun 2009
Argentina
No drinking the night before an election
Here's something handy (and interesting): In Argentina, it is illegal to sell alcohol the night before an election. The idea is that politicians want the electorate to head to ... read more
by Julie Turkewitz
28 Jun 2009
Ireland
Dress in layers when pub hopping
When pub-hopping through Ireland in the winter, make sure you layer your clothing. Pair a t-shirt or a light-sweater with a heavy coat that you don't mind getting dirty ... read more
by Naira Kuzmich
22 Sep 2009
France
Erasmus nights
If you're an international student in Paris, whip out that student ID when you get to the club. Lots of clubs in Paris have Erasmus or International Student nights ... read more
by Francesca R
16 Oct 2009
Croatia
Climb into bed with a stranger
One afternoon in Zadar, while wandering by my lonesome, I met a fellow traveler. We struck up a conversation, watched the sunset over the water and half an hour later ... read more
by danielle hayes
06 Nov 2009
Malawi
Is this a nightclub or a carnival sideshow?
After 3 a.m., when everything in Blantyre has closed, there’s one place to go: Chez Ntemba. Though entry tickets call it an “international dancing club,” the establishment is ... read more
by Rebecca Jacobson
16 Nov 2009
Thailand
Forget the Full Moon party. Find a jungle party.
When traveling to the islands in the South of Thailand, many will try to convince you to visit Koh Pah Ngan, where the Full Moon party takes place. The island ... read more
by Anna Schwaber
20 Nov 2009
Laos
Wrist-twirling dances or cheap beer
In Luang Prabang, your nightlife options are somewhat limited, with two main nightclubs in town. Dao Fa is more popular for the younger crowd, and plays western and Thai pop ... read more
by Gabriel Shaya
30 Nov 2009
Peru
Take advantage of Lima's diverse hotspots
The beauty of being in a cosmopolitan city like Lima is that there's something for everyone -- and that is true of the nightlife scene as well. For great bars ... read more
by Courtney Ng
05 Dec 2009
Bolivia
Hey, that's my drink!
If you go drinking with Bolivians, don't be surprised if a considerable quantity of your beverage ends up on the floor. A common method of alcohol consumption is communal ... read more
by Jessica Aguirre
06 Jan 2010
United Kingdom
London's no Río, but...
Most pubs are required by law to close down at midnight or earlier, and good clubs (which stay open later) are hard to come by. Unless you get invited along ... read more
by Marshall Worsham
06 Jan 2010
Cyprus
Party over dinner
There are clubs in Cyprus, but the dance scene involves a lot of well-dressed people standing around against the wall. The real parties in Cyprus start over long dinners, sometimes ... read more
by Madeline Blount
07 Jan 2010
Spain
Shots are cheap!
It didn't take long to discover how pricey living on the Euro could be, especially in regards to the nightlife. Thankfully, there are these lovely places called "chupiterias" or ... read more
by Katherine Sasser
27 Jan 2010
India
A night on the town In Delhi
Over the last few years, the Delhi scene has exploded with trendy places to eat, drink, and dance the night away. Urban Pind in GK 1 and The Living Room ... read more
by Valerie Hohman
29 Jan 2010
Israel
Non-stop parties
The nightlife in Israel is outstanding. I found many bars and clubs that would not shut down until the last customer was stumbling out, often at 6 or 7 in ... read more
