Okay, this isn't the wild party scene you get in places like Berlin, New York City, Sydney or other places around the world. But New Year's Eve is a big deal in Japan and Tokyo has unique celebrations. Here's a rundown of things to do and events in Tokyo for NYE. And hey, keep reading for a NYE beach party. And of course in this day and age any story involving travel must … [Read more...]
Tokyo For The Holidays – Things To Do And Where To See Lights
It's the holiday season in Tokyo and here's where to soak in the lights and the atmosphere. In Japan, the old name for December is Shiwasu, which means "as busy as monks running around.” The busyness at the end of the year is the same as it was hundreds of years ago: there is a rush to finish all the things you have been working on before the year ends. There is also a … [Read more...]
Japan, Which Makes World-Class Whiskeys, Also Produce Craft Gin Spirits
A Rundown Of Some Of The Best Japanese Gins >When Japan started winning gold medals at international competitions for the whiskeys it produces, it got the attention of not just aficionados but more casual fans, as well. And now the country is making inroads into the worldwide craft gin scene. Entrepreneurial distillers are beginning … [Read more...]
A Guide To Tokyo’s Beer Gardens – Including On Department Store Rooftops
The City's Nightlife Starts With These Hotspots For Beer (And Champagne) Lovers The Tokyo Sumer Olympics are over but you can still create some Gold Medal moments of your own when PubClubbbing in this lively city. A big part of the Tokyo nightlife are the beer gardens. And these are not beer gardens like you find in Germany in that they are all in parks. In … [Read more...]
Cooking Scallion Pancakes & Making Bubble Milk Tea From Taiwan At Home
Tasting The Taiwanese Culture One Bite (And Mistake) At A Time By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The tea tasted great. Even tho I forgot to buy the milk and never did get the boba right. And while no self-respecting Taiwanese chef would let me near their kitchen after seeing me struggle with the batter, the scallion pancakes turned out to be quite … [Read more...]
Riyadh Saudi Arabia Travel Guide, One Of The World’s Wealthiest Cities
What To See And Where To See It In This Expensive And Scenic Destination One of the wealthiest places in the world, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia is a modern-day city with a skyline of impressive skyscrapers and a 99th-floor sky bridge. This is a travel guide of recommended things to do in and around the city. Getting there is easy, for Turkish Airlines has several … [Read more...]
Discovering Vietnam And Its Best Attractions
When we think about Vietnam, we immediately think of two aspects of it: the country’s long and tumultuous political history and its beautiful natural landscapes. The country features a number of iconic tourist sites, Halong Bay being the primary among them. The places to visit in Vietnam are charming with their culture and heritage, and definitely worth the trip. Here are … [Read more...]
Getting ‘Seen’ At Bangkok’s Rooftop SEEN Restaurant & Bar
Creative Cocktails & International DJs At The Avanti + Riverside Hotel By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Getting "seen" in Bangkok is as easy as going into the SEEN Restaurant & Bar, a rooftop lounge overlooking the Chao Phraya River. Located in the Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel hotel, SEEN Restaurant & Bar is an indoor-outdoor … [Read more...]
Phi Phi Don Bars & Nightlife: Where The Singles Go To Party In Thailand
Start At The Banana Rooftop Bar & End At The Beach Bars With Fire Shows It all starts on the rooftop at the Banana Bar and goes from there – from a cluster of lively nightspots to a rockin' sing-along live music bar to thumping dance clubs right on the beach complete with fire shows, even a kick-boxing place where patrons put on gloves and patrons sit ringside … [Read more...]
Be Careful Of This Tuk-Tuks Scam In Bangkok
Even This Seasoned Travel Blogger Gets Taken For A Ride By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When you first get to Bangkok, you can't help but notice the tuk-tuks buzzing around everywhere. People are riding in the back and your first thought is "gee, that looks like fun. I'm going to take a ride in one of those things!" Tuk-tuks are mopeds with a golf … [Read more...]
The Real Scoop On Patong Beach Thailand As A Top Party Destination
Bangla Walking Street Full Of Bars & Nightlife But Watch Out For The Street Hawkers It is easy to see how - with the right group of friends and at the right time of the year - Patong Beach on the island of Phuket in Thailand would be a great place to party. For two, even three days. However, it is also important to note that it's recommended you put blinders on for the … [Read more...]
Thailand Nightlife: Phi Phi Party Tops Patong Beach & Pattaya
Travel Blogger Prefers The Flip Flop Island To Walking Streets By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I would like a do-over on visiting Thailand. Take a mulligan. Red flag the first trip and start the thing all over again. My first trip to this country was a series of missteps but also of a great step. I was there for 10 days and only truly enjoyed half of … [Read more...]
Thailand Best Things To Know Top Nightlife & Party Tips
What To Expect In The Bars & With The Girls By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Before headed to Thailand for the first time, I had several questions about it, what it's like there and all the way down to basic questions regarding wardrobe and electrical outlets. So I consulted a couple of friends who are veterans of that country, and received … [Read more...]
Thailand Top First-Time Traveler Questions Answered
Travel, Accommodations, Personal Safety, What To Pack & Electrical Outlets By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Before making my first trip to Thailand, I consulted a couple of veteran friends of the country on some very important logistical things any traveler needs to know before packing for any trip. And these are their answers. • What kind of … [Read more...]