Around the World in 60 Pubs: Sure To Be A Real “Brew Ha Ha”

by Willy Volk on

Though intriguing, the Thirsty Swagman‘s Round-the-World Pub Crawl reeks of bruised knees, torn clothes, and aching heads: “60 Pubs. 30 Days. 15 countries. 4 continents. 1 hell of an experience! Get ready for the ultimate drinking and travel experience! A round-the-world ticket, and a list of pubs… it’s one trip you’ll never forget.” If you can remember it in the first place.

Promising there’ll be “no boring sightseeing, no early wake-ups,” the crawl kicks off March 2008 in London, and hits some of the world’s most “intoxicating” destinations:

Imagine sharing your pictures: “Here I am in a bathroom in Europe. And here’s one of me and that guy…in…um…I think we’re in Mexico. And this is some girl…I think she was on the trip…we mighta hooked up…we’re in…um…man, it was awesome!” Feeling chuggish? You can reserve your spot for as little as $9500, all inclusive.

[Via Vagabondish]

Where to Get Your Drink On

by Jonathon Morgan on

For those of you looking to get roaring drunk on your next holiday abroad, you’re probably in the market for a really good pub crawl. I spent my college days in Liverpool — formerly rated the UK’s number 1 party city — so, rest assured, I know what I’m talking about.

But beyond the unchecked inebriation, and poorly-harmonized group renditions of “Lean On Me” that often accompany these sorts of excursions, in some cities, pub crawls are the best way to get to know the local population.

Thanks to Vincent Crump and Chris Haslam at the Times Online, you can review a handpicked list of the best pub crawls in the best pub crawl cities — Sydney, Dublin, Boston and Edinburgh. Not only do they give you a run down on the cultural significance of all their chosen watering holes, but the pair are even so thoughtful as to offer culinary suggestions for the morning after — pleasant ways to ease out of that hangover (or beat it to death with fried eggs and bacon).

Bottoms up.

The Turkey Testicle Festival

by Adrienne Wilson on

In the famous words of my old dear aunt, “Gag me with a spoon, please!” Thanks to Jaunted I’ve just learned of a festival that has been taking place in the town of Huntley, IL for 24 years now, the Turkey Testicle Festival. Gulps. The event has already passed (it was held yesterday according to the dates on the site), but appears to be rather popular with um, Chicagoland locals and other Illinois residents? Can someone out there confirm? Staged at the Parkside Pub in Huntley they not only serve hot turkey nuts – they give you some brewskies to wash all of it down! Yum?

While I love trying new things, you’d probably have to lie to me to get gobbling up or down on turkey testicles. Just call me on the traditional side and hand me a leg. That’ll do just fine.