Aiko Mori

Thinking of Moscow or St Petersburg? Before anything else, read what the official advice actually says, and why BarSwinger lists no venues, events or resorts in Russia.

Big-city caution, with a few nuances. What does the official advice say about drink spiking, taxis, hospitals and who to call if a night out goes wrong in Bangkok?

Packing a vape or posting that holiday photo? In Thailand both can land you in trouble. Here is what the FCDO says, and which facts come from secondary sources.

Plenty of agency and blog hype, very little official information. We checked what we could as of 7 November 2026 and tell you honestly what held up and what did not.

Vaccines, mosquitoes, insurance: that is the easy part. What about STI prevention if you will meet other people on the trip? A three-point checklist from CDC, FCDO and Spain's ministry.

Going out at night in the Dominican Republic? Know the risks before you meet strangers from an app. Here is what three official sources say about drugs, drinks and taxis.

Is Cuba safe for your health? Arboviruses, medicine shortages and how to pay for care, according to official advisories, so you can prepare before you go.

What should couples know about the law in Cuba? Crime, rules to follow, LGBTIQ+ rights and what the advisories do not say about the adult scene.

Thinking of booking Cuba? Read the advisories first. Energy crisis, suspended flights and entry paperwork according to the FCDO, Canada and Spain.

Halloween again? A round-up of the 2026 parties announced by lifestyle clubs and resorts, the patterns that repeat and the dates already published for Halloween 2027.

Where will you ring in 2027? Confirmed New Year's Eve parties in Hamburg, Berlin, the UK and Jamaica, with advertised prices, rules and a method to choose and prepare.

Little public information, plenty of venues. What Sinners and Complices Club publish on their websites, what is missing and how to prepare a visit to Santiago safely.

How does a liberal night out work in Buenos Aires? Passline reservations, couples-only nights and what the published figures say about Argentina's scene, with caution.

Los Angeles runs on calendars and memberships. What Club Joi's official website says about access, consent and themed nights, and how to plan your visit.

In New York almost everything runs on membership, invitation or RSVP. What that means, how you get in and what to check before going, with CheckMate as the example.

Wondering how to build a lifestyle trip around South Florida? A practical map: hotel weekends in Miami Beach, a Hollywood resort, a naturist resort near Orlando, Key West and cruises.

Do swinger couples see fidelity differently? A qualitative study with four couples and the 2004 Colombian Senate debate on so-called swinger bars, summarised.

Why no lifestyle venues in Costa Rica or Panama yet? An honest answer, plus the facts from official tourism portals and travel advice to research your trip.

Is your everyday medicine allowed in Japan? Health is what couples prepare least before a trip to East Asia. Here is what official sources say, in plain words.

Is Tokyo at night as safe as they say? Largely, but not every plan is a good idea. What the authorities say about risk areas, touts, spiked drinks, drug laws and helplines.