Trouble in party paradise: Boracay Island in Philippines ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“Crowding and overdevelopment make for a disappointing visit to Boracay Island, Philippines”
Trouble Stalking Night-Life Paradise ~ Akei | Partying Studies
” One dance club, Pacha, has dominated the Spanish party paradise of Ibiza since the 1970s. Built on former marshland, this island disco and its all-night parties have become global symbols of hedonistic glamour, and the business has expanded to Buenos Aires, New York and beyond. “
At The World’s First Nonprofit Bar, It’s Good To Drink A Lot ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“Melbourne’s Shebeen serves beer made in the developing world, and then donates a percentage to aid organizations, so don’t feel bad ordering another one.”
Inside The World’s First “Brewery Incubator” ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“Brewery Inc., a new project in Houston, is looking to support and grow new “nano-breweries.”“
Philippines 'vodka' a high-risk pursuit for backyard distillers ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“WITH their huge copper vats and open fires, little-known backyard liquor makers have toiled for generations on Philippine coconut farms to distill their equivalent of Russian vodka.”
Bronze Age 'Microbrewery' Unearthed At Cyprus Archaeological Site ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“”Archaeologists believe beer drinking was an important part of society from the Neolithic onwards and may have even been the main reason that people began to cultivate grain in the first place. … ‘But it’s extremely rare to find the remains of production preserved from thousands of years ago so we’re very excited.”“
When Guys and Girls Reverse Roles at the Bar ~ Akei | Partying Studies
How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Bar ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“No bar caters to everyone. From the trendy bars in Los Angeles to the blue-collar bars in Boston, there’s something different for all stripes. We could go the positive route and say that’s because people are all wonderfully different and collectively represent the beautiful complexities of humankind…”
Palace: New Pagcor mega-project is 'Entertainment City,' not sin city ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“Lacierda meanwhile concurred with Naguiat’s proposal, saying that the development will change the landscape of gaming in the country. “It involves the whole family going on a vacation while the adults are playing in the casinos. The children could go around and be entertained as well with the various theme parks or whatever rides that they are proposing,” Lacierda said.”
Size matters: Just how big are Las Vegas’ biggest bars? ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“With nightclubs sprawling tens of thousands of feet across Strip properties, many bars, lounges and smaller nightlife venues have followed in the spirit of expansion.”
Frieze: The party's over now ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“Climb the stairs to the galleries, and talk to the glacial blonde sitting beneath a unicorn’s head. She only speaks Russian. You can’t understand what she’s saying and she can’t understand you. So what? Here’s a shot of ice-cold vodka and a plastic ruler; now walk into the dark.”
Historic Bars Around the World ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“People have been getting tipsy since before the beginning of civilization, with each age developing its own flavors and customs. And while bars have come and gone, some have stood the test of time, serving drinks to generation after generation and making history in their own right.”
Perfect Pint Formula Devised By U.K. Pub Chain Taylor Walker ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“Researchers devised the formula after polling 1,000 volunteers from around the U.K., so we have to imagine this formula is region-specific. Mindlab determined that British drinkers enjoyed a pint best when they have more than two days before they’re expected back at work, they’re drinking with three or four friends, they have easy access to food and snacks, there’s quiet music playing and the room temperature is 63.68°F (17.6°C).”
Innovation After Dark: Miami Style ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“Let entrepreneurs in other cities develop new solar cells or social networks. Miami’s movers are innovating the nightclub. “
