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Win a Trip to Celebrate Our 18th Year of Pub Crawling!
Date: 6 December, 2019
Win a Trip to Celebrate Our 18th Year of Pub Crawling!
As 2019 comes to a close, we reflect on what was a milestone year for us here at Generation Pub Crawl. Many of you may know that we are the longest running pub crawl in Europe; in fact, Generation Pub Crawl started in Dublin way back when in 2001 as The Backpacker Pubcrawl – yep, we’ve turned 18! The name may have changed, but our commitment to epic nights out sure hasn’t.
Easy Halloween Costume Ideas For Travelers
Date: 12 October, 2019
Easy Halloween Costume Ideas For Travelers
Halloween is fast approaching and in many places around the world that means Halloween parties, and Halloween parties means Halloween costumes! Dressing up for Halloween, be it traditional ghoulish garb or a modern pop-culture-inspired costume, is one of the most fun things to do at Halloween. If you're joining us for a Halloween pub crawl in any of our cities, fancy dress is most welcome, indeed encouraged; Traveling, though can present a problem for you Halloween fancy-dress fans who haven't assigned precious carry-on space for a Halloween outfit. Fear not, dear traveler, for we've put together the ultimate cheap & easy Halloween outfit ideas for thrifty travelers. You're welcome!
Where locals party in Budapest
Date: 6 March, 2019
Where locals party in Budapest
You’re never far from a party in Budapest. The city is buzzing with good vibes and happy revelers every night of the week. Our iconic ruin pubs and infamous ‘sparties’ (spa party in our iconic public baths), as well as the annual Zeitgeist festival, has put Budapest firmly on the map as one of Europe’s greatest party capitals; but, not all party-places are created equal and when you’re new to a city it’s easy to end up in a less than impressive club or pub.
The 7 Best Budapest Ruin Pubs to visit in 2018
Date: 21 March, 2018
The 7 Best Budapest Ruin Pubs to visit in 2018
The aesthetic of Budapest is an endearing and contrasting mix of old & new, sophisticated & shabby, and often wonderfully eccentric. The ruin pubs of Budapest, housed in abandoned buildings and decorated with unique flair and mismatched furnishings, are an integral element to many people’s perception of the city; but these are relatively new phenomena, springing up in the last sixteen years or so following the pioneering Szimpla Kert ruin bar.
The 22 stages of doing a Pub Crawl
Date: 30 September, 2017
The 22 stages of doing a Pub Crawl
Whether you call it a pub crawl or a bar crawl, whether you're a pub crawl virgin or have lost count of the number of crawls you've done, whether you like to party hard or party soft, you'll know that one thing the best pub crawls promise is an eventful night. Here are the 22 stages of doing a pub crawl!
The Best Ruin Bars in Budapest
Date: 27 July, 2016
The Best Ruin Bars in Budapest
Ruin bars are easily one of Budapest's top attractions -, especially among the backpacker crowd. Whether you're a party animal who's toured the best bars and clubs from Ibiza to Moscow or you're more of the museum-and-history type, ruin pubs are sure to please.
Bars for the Bucket List
Date: 6 August, 2015
Bars for the Bucket List
Travelling to Europe? There's no doubt that Dublin, Berlin, Prague, Budapest and Barcelona are on your itinerary because let's face it, there the best party cities Europe has to offer! We've put together some bars for the bucket list for you guys to check while you're in town.
Backpackers PubCrawl Blog to European Drinking Laws
Date: 5 August, 2015
Backpackers PubCrawl Blog to European Drinking Laws
"Can we drink on the street?" a favourite question amongst backpackers that join on the pub crawl. It's not just in one city either we hear this, but everywhere. So as a pub crawl guide and experience European backpacker I decided it was about time to help out my fellow bewildered backpackers and make a Backpacker PubCrawl Blog to European drinking laws.