

If you grew up going out in Britain during your late teens and early twenties, you probably met the legend known as the Snakebite. It arrived in a frosted pint glass like a warning from the nightlife gods.


Edinburgh Cocktail Week 2025 takes place from October 3 to 12, featuring over 100 bars serving £5 cocktails, a vibrant Cocktail Village with 24 pop-up bars, and a new Street Food Market. Participants can enjoy dog-friendly afternoons and a student discount. Grab your wristband for an unforgettable autumn experience.


Whether it’s a rainy Maltese morning (yes, it happens!) or you need a little coffee. Malta’s brimming with charming cafés that feel like a warm jumper for your soul. As someone who lives for oat lattes and corner couches, I’ve hunted down the cosiest spots where the coffee’s hot, the vibes are mellow, and you could spend hours pretending to write a novel (or actually writing one… no judgement).