Tucked away on the Isle of Wight, Mermaid Brewery & Bar is an unassuming treasure that has been making waves in the local scene. If you’re planning a visit to this charming island off the south coast of England, this brewery and its delightful bar should undoubtedly be on your list. Known for its stunning…
When you think about nightlife in South Sudan, you’re not exactly spoiled for choice. It’s not Bangkok or even Nairobi. But in Juba, where expats and locals alike are looking for a bit of downtime, Afex is one of the better-known spots to kick back with a cocktail and pretend you’re somewhere a bit less…
Stim Apple Soda was a drink I originally discovered while trying to avoid the pulsating heat of Khartoum. And I so enjoyed not just the apple soda, but the other stem products that it made it onto my “Top Sudanese Drinks” list. Imagine my excitement would you then when I also found this gem in…
While nightlife in Juba might not exactly be eclectic, there are some real gems out there, such as Lotus, Afex, and the rather special Pyramid Club. Said establishment sits snugly in downtown Juba and is known as a little bit of an institution. Why, you ask? Well, we shall get to that. What’s the Juba…
If you’ve ever wandered into a corner shop in the UK and spotted a can of Tizer tucked away behind the Coca-Cola and Fanta, you might have asked yourself: What the hell is Tizer? You wouldn’t be the first. Once a heavyweight in the British soft drink scene, this bizarrely red, vaguely citrusy concoction has…
One of the things that the UK seems to be losing at an alarming rate is the classic British boozer. Once upon a time, you could stumble into a dimly lit pub, order a proper pint, and not feel like you’d walked into a coffee shop that just happened to sell beer. Every now and…
