Light up the NIGHT!
Wake
up the night animal in you with list of top sundown activities
The setting sun brings with it the promise of revelry, celebrations and entertainment... nightlife around the world has the same giddy effect, whether it means dancing on a boat in Greece, sipping from a whiskey bucket in Vang Vieng, Laos or watching a live music performance in Chicago, America.
Think nightlife and the first thought that comes to mind is a packed nightclub, with booming music, drinks and dancing, but sundown doesn’t necessarily mean heading out to a disc. Here, at ET-Travel, we sieve through what different destinations have to offer their nocturnal tourists and bring to you a list of some of the best and most unique ways to spend a night out (even with kids), around the world.
From high-heeled workouts on the dance floor to bare foot workshops on the beach, let the night open up a destination to you in a new way and help you discover the local culture and people while having fun.
Just remember to make proper arrangements to travel and double check with your hotel or guide about the venues you wish to visit. If planning to attend a show, check with the hotel for ticket discounts and have them reserve seats for you.
Compiled by Lara Rebello
PARIS AT MIDNIGHT: In Paris, numerous museums host night tours... a special way
to enjoy the city’s famed art collections; Follow it with a romantic walk
around the city
WHAT TO DO: NIGHT MUSEUM, HERITAGE AND ART TOURS
WHERE: USA, France, Istanbul Skip the long lines outside the National Gallery in London or the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Night tours are popular among those looking to spend their night differently. Enjoy the works on display and then head to one of the nearby restaurants to discuss them at leisure over a glass of wine and dinner. Paris night tours take you through Louvre, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.
DON’T MISS: The American Museum of National History’s night tour reminds us of the film Night At The Museum. The displays include an Easter Island Head and a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton.
FOR DETAILS: www.amnh.org
WHAT TO DO: NIGHT MUSEUM, HERITAGE AND ART TOURS
WHERE: USA, France, Istanbul Skip the long lines outside the National Gallery in London or the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Night tours are popular among those looking to spend their night differently. Enjoy the works on display and then head to one of the nearby restaurants to discuss them at leisure over a glass of wine and dinner. Paris night tours take you through Louvre, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.
DON’T MISS: The American Museum of National History’s night tour reminds us of the film Night At The Museum. The displays include an Easter Island Head and a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton.
FOR DETAILS: www.amnh.org
NIGHT SPORT: Let the darkness
challenge your golf skills
WHAT TO DO: NIGHT GOLF
WHERE: Scotland, USA Get a set of glow-in-thedark golf balls and hit the golf course after sunset. Glow stick flags mark the various holes along the course and various sand pits and ponds.
WHAT TO DO: NIGHT GOLF
WHERE: Scotland, USA Get a set of glow-in-thedark golf balls and hit the golf course after sunset. Glow stick flags mark the various holes along the course and various sand pits and ponds.
WHAT’S THE SCORE? Join in the
revelry as the bars in UK echo with cheers while watching a game of football
WHAT TO DO: SPORTS PUBS
WHERE: UK If you love sports and especially football, then spend your nights in the United Kingdom at a sports pub. During championship season head out to one of the numerous soccer bars, many of which have allegiances to a particular club like Arsenal or Manchester United. Sport a team jersey and have one of the other pub patrons paint your face with the club colours. Try out various tap beers along with typical game time snacks and join the rest of the crowd as they cheer every goal and criticise every red card dished out to their team players. Learn the club anthems and be a sport!
FOR DETAILS: sportspubs.co.uk
WHAT TO DO: SPORTS PUBS
WHERE: UK If you love sports and especially football, then spend your nights in the United Kingdom at a sports pub. During championship season head out to one of the numerous soccer bars, many of which have allegiances to a particular club like Arsenal or Manchester United. Sport a team jersey and have one of the other pub patrons paint your face with the club colours. Try out various tap beers along with typical game time snacks and join the rest of the crowd as they cheer every goal and criticise every red card dished out to their team players. Learn the club anthems and be a sport!
FOR DETAILS: sportspubs.co.uk
JOIN THE PARTY: LGBT nightclubs are
popular in Berlin
WHAT TO DO: LGBT FRIENDLY NIGHTCLUBS
WHERE: Germany Being one of the most gay friendly countries in the world, it’s no surprise that when same gender couples want to party, they head to Berlin. Numerous bars, lounges and nightclubs dot the city map. Choose from speciality themed venues with costume nights to mellower joints. Kreuzberg, Schöneberg, Mitte, Friedrichshain and Prenzlauer Berg are the popular LGBT districts of Berlin which are also home to gay saunas that one can enjoy in the night.
DON’T MISS: The Berlin Leather Fetish Week will be celebrating its 15th year from March 28 to April 2 at a variety of venues across the city.
FOR DETAILS: berlin.nighttours.com/gayguide
WHAT TO DO: LGBT FRIENDLY NIGHTCLUBS
WHERE: Germany Being one of the most gay friendly countries in the world, it’s no surprise that when same gender couples want to party, they head to Berlin. Numerous bars, lounges and nightclubs dot the city map. Choose from speciality themed venues with costume nights to mellower joints. Kreuzberg, Schöneberg, Mitte, Friedrichshain and Prenzlauer Berg are the popular LGBT districts of Berlin which are also home to gay saunas that one can enjoy in the night.
DON’T MISS: The Berlin Leather Fetish Week will be celebrating its 15th year from March 28 to April 2 at a variety of venues across the city.
FOR DETAILS: berlin.nighttours.com/gayguide
RIGHT NOTE: Traditional musicians go
through the Italian village streets performing
WHAT TO DO: STREET PERFORMANCES WHERE: Italy While in the country of love, food and wine, take to the streets in the night and be entertained by street artistes. Watch traditional musicians, dubstep, mime, acrobat and live art performances.
WHAT TO DO: STREET PERFORMANCES WHERE: Italy While in the country of love, food and wine, take to the streets in the night and be entertained by street artistes. Watch traditional musicians, dubstep, mime, acrobat and live art performances.
DON’T MISS: Piazza San Marco is a popular place to
watch street artistes. Pick up freshly made pastries from the local pasticceria
and enjoy the show.
FOR DETAILS: www.italia.it/en
FOR DETAILS: www.italia.it/en
MIC NIGHT: Visit jazz bars and
listen to live performances
WHAT TO DO: JAZZ BARS WHERE: New Orleans, USA Visit the birthplace of Jazz music when you travel to New Orleans. Eat gumbo and meet with voodoo doctors.
WHAT TO DO: JAZZ BARS WHERE: New Orleans, USA Visit the birthplace of Jazz music when you travel to New Orleans. Eat gumbo and meet with voodoo doctors.
DON’T MISS: Head to Frenchmen Street for live jazz
music and local cuisine.
FOR DETAILS: www.neworleansonline. com
FOR DETAILS: www.neworleansonline. com
ON THE ROCKS: Ice bars are a hit
with tourists in Sweden
WHAT TO DO: ICE BARS
WHERE: Iceland, Japan, Sweden Grab your coat, put on your warmest clothes and chill out in some of the world's coolest bars around the world. Ice bars are a unique place to spend the night out, drinking from ice glasses and sitting on furniture made completely out of ice. At some ice bars, musicians perform on instruments made of ice as well. The interiors of the ice bars are kept cool (-5 degrees C) through the year so there’s no fear of the place having a melt down. Note: Bars provide thermal wear including gloves but most people can’t hang out too long due to the cold.
WHAT TO DO: ICE BARS
WHERE: Iceland, Japan, Sweden Grab your coat, put on your warmest clothes and chill out in some of the world's coolest bars around the world. Ice bars are a unique place to spend the night out, drinking from ice glasses and sitting on furniture made completely out of ice. At some ice bars, musicians perform on instruments made of ice as well. The interiors of the ice bars are kept cool (-5 degrees C) through the year so there’s no fear of the place having a melt down. Note: Bars provide thermal wear including gloves but most people can’t hang out too long due to the cold.
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