Formerly one of the most spartan cities on earth, things are a changing in Pyongyang, with a nightlife that is not just eclectic, but buzzing. And nowhere epitomizes this more than the newly built Hwasong District and its flagship Taedonggang Beer Hall. For the uninitiated Taedonggang is THE beer of North Korea, what you will…
Harsh terrain, nomad culture and insane weather have shaped a truly unique drinking culture in Mongolia. From Ulaanbaatar to the remotest steppe, Mongolians drink in ways that are functional, social, and occasionally terrifying. This guide will take you through the best drinks in the country, whether you are into alcohol, teas, or the infamous fermented…
One thing you gotta love about South Korea is that they got a proper dive bar culture, which even includes quite literally walking distance from the airport. And this is where I found The Cinder Bar a proper local boozer. What the Cinder Bar Cinder Bar was opened about ten years ago by a Korean…
Can you drink in Algeria? The short answer to this is yes, you very much can, but there are some very big nuances to things. These include alcohol not being available in the whole country and the Islamic attitude to booze being somewhat mixed. This was something I found out via my TikTok channel where…
Can you drink in Mauritania? The short answer is that no, because Mauritania is a strictly Islamic ruled country. The reality though as with all Muslim countries is that there is alcohol available on the black market. The Law on Drinking in Mauritania Mauritania’s laws on alcohol are strict and unapologetic. Officially, selling, serving, or…
So, I have finally done it, I have visited my first cat cafe, namely Catwork Cafe in the snowy hills of Yazawa. And I have to say it was more enjoyable and less gay than I thought. It was though still pretty gay and not necessarily something I will be embracing long term, WTF is…
