As you all know, it’s our birthday and you only turn 30 once! The truth is everyone loves a good party, so it’s time to let loose, have a “yagabomb” and check out some of the best party cities in the world!

1. Ibiza, Spain - This Spanish Island is notorious for its debauchery. Home to a number of foam parties and bars, including Privilege, the largest club in the world (it can hold ten times the number of people that went to my high school) how could we not put it at number one?

“Hear no evil, speak no evil - and you'll never be invited to a party” - Oscar Wilde

2. Florianopolis, Brazil – Less known than its amigo Rio de Janeiro, Florianopolis is the epitome of paradise. 42 beaches, check. Beautiful people, check. Awesome nightlife, check plus.

3. Ios, Greece – The island of Ios is MADE to party. When they don’t even serve breakfast until noon, you know it’s a good time.

4. Hvar Island, Croatia – With a number of waterfront bars for the night owl and beaches to explore during the day, Hvar Island is one underrated party destination that begs to be experienced.

5. Koh Phanang, Vietnam – Full moon party is what you get when you add gallons glow in the dark body paint, one beach, buckets of booze, and 20,000 people from all over the world. Just don’t mistakenly get literal and expose your backside.

6. Istanbul, Turkey – Istanbul offers a range of party options for any student on holiday. Check out the clubs on the waters of the Bosporus during the summer that don’t stop till 4am or later.

7. Prague, Czech Republic – With pints for around a euro, the city of Prague is the one of the cheapest places to get silly. The party goes on till 4 am so plan to stumble around until the wee hours.

8. Melbourne, Australia – Hands down, the best partying I have ever done has been with a group of Aussies. With a lion’s share of pubs, chic lounges, and raving clubs, Melbourne reminds you that Oz is more than koalas and Fosters.

9. Beirut, Lebanon – Beirut has become a decadent spot for merry making. Just be sure to check the local guides for the best places to go, as sentiments on party palaces change almost daily.

10. Shanghai, China - Frequented by many famous DJ’s, Shanghai has many districts that have awesome clubs all within stumbling distance: great for the expat who can throw back a drink or five.

Let me know your take on the best city to get schwasty face in!

I can’t remember the last time I went to an Italian toga party, went caving in Slovenia, drove 10-hours on a dirt road in Albania, or experienced the beauty of Dubrovnik. Oh wait. I hadn’t done any of these things before, so it was all a new and enlightening experience.

Beautiful Dubrovnik, Croatia

Flotilla sailing was amazing. As a Cape Codder, I think you can tell I get a little crazy around boats. Well, when I got the chance to skipper my own flotilla from Plataria to Corfu, I was ecstatic. That feeling that you get when you lose five pounds or win the lottery or find a parking spot in New York. That excited. My crew was fantastic (did I mention it was five beautiful ladies?). Move over Gilligan, there’s a new islander in town.

But after the boating, our trip from Albania to Montenegro to Croatia to Slovenia was unreal. Each country has similarities, but also vast differences. Albania was probably the most rugged of them all – since it’s borders had only been opened recently to the world, you could tell there was a lot of international disconnect. With 700,000 bunkers still in tact from communist times and half the population skeptic of democracy, it was a cultural exchange.

I would really recommend visiting though. You hear such gripping stories about how the people were constantly under watch of the government and thought that their way of life was the only proper one. As you move further north to Montenegro (keep in mind, this is all on dirt roads), you can see the slow Westernization of eastern Europe – except for the rolling blackouts that trapped little old ladies in an elevator.