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Nairobi city transforms at sundown to become the ultimate partying hub, full of revellers bustling about, trying to find the perfect spot to while the night away. Music from the tons of clubs all around seems to get louder as the weekend approaches, and there is no shortage of drinks and snacks to munch on as you rave. Nairobi bars and clubs invest heavily on decor, furnishings and sound systems in a bid to beat the competition and keep their customers loyal. It is always wise to find out what crowd a club targets beforehand or you risk hating to music or not affording enough drinks. Here are 10 of the best nightlife spots in Nairobi: 1. Brew Bistro Brew Bistro is located on Piedmont Plaza along Ngong Road and it is one of the coolest nightlife spots in Nairobi. Brew Bistro is famed for its master brewers and premium brews as well as the exquisite restaurant that serves delicious local and international gourmet meals and bites. The atmosphere before nightfall is mostly l...

Nairobi city transforms at sundown to become the ultimate partying hub, full of revellers bustling about, trying to find the perfect spot to while the night away. Music from the tons of clubs all around seems to get louder as the weekend approaches, and there is no shortage of drinks and snacks to munch on as you rave. Nairobi bars and clubs invest heavily on decor, furnishings and sound systems in a bid to beat the competition and keep their customers loyal. It is always wise to find out what crowd a club targets beforehand or you risk hating to music or not affording enough drinks. Here are 10 of the best nightlife spots in Nairobi: 1. Brew Bistro Brew Bistro is located on Piedmont Plaza along Ngong Road and it is one of the coolest nightlife spots in Nairobi. Brew Bistro is famed for its master brewers and premium brews as well as the exquisite restaurant that serves delicious local and international gourmet meals and bites. The atmosphere before nightfall is mos...

Freedom of the Press 2015 Read Reports Download PDF Graphics Maps Harsh Laws and Violence Drive Global Decline Key Findings Overview Conditions for the media freedom deteriorated sharply in 2014 to their lowest point in more than 10 years, as journalists around the world faced mounting restrictions – including grave threats to their own lives. Freedom of the Press 2015  found that the share of the world’s population that enjoys a Free press stood at 14 percent, meaning only one in seven people live in countries where coverage of political news is robust, the safety of journalists is guaranteed, state intrusion in media affairs is minimal, and the press is not subject to onerous legal or economic pressures. Read the Report Download PDF A Ten-Year Trend Global press freedom declined in 2014 to its lowest point in more than 10 years. The rate of decline also accelerated, with the global average score...

Freedom of the Press 2015 Read Reports Download PDF Graphics Maps Harsh Laws and Violence Drive Global Decline Key Findings Overview Conditions for the media freedom deteriorated sharply in 2014 to their lowest point in more than 10 years, as journalists around the world faced mounting restrictions – including grave threats to their own lives. Freedom of the Press 2015  found that the share of the world’s population that enjoys a Free press stood at 14 percent, meaning only one in seven people live in countries where coverage of political news is robust, the safety of journalists is guaranteed, state intrusion in media affairs is minimal, and the press is not subject to onerous legal or economic pressures. Read the Report Download PDF A Ten-Year Trend Global press freedom declined in 2014 to its lowest point in more than 10 years. The rate of dec...

By all accounts, 2015 has been a watershed year for gay rights in America. In June, the Supreme Court affirmed a Constitutional right to marriage in a landmark 5-4 decision. Elsewhere, Caitlyn Jenner’s very public coming out has placed the trans experience squarely in the national conversation—as have pop cultural milestones like the Amazon series Transparent and the forthcoming The Danish Girl starring Oscar incumbent Eddie Redmayne . But though the arc of the moral universe famously bends toward justice (Dr. King promised us this), it’s also true that for every action there is typically an equal and opposite reaction (Sir Isaac Newton came first). And as of this week, it seems that we are now entering a period, both politically and possibly socially, in which the good news for gay rights will likely be undermined and undone in a million ways large and small. People have been worrying about a great gay rights backlash on-and-off for the past few years, of course. The Adv...

By all accounts, 2015 has been a watershed year for gay rights in America. In June, the Supreme Court affirmed a Constitutional right to marriage in a landmark 5-4 decision. Elsewhere, Caitlyn Jenner’s very public coming out has placed the trans experience squarely in the national conversation—as have pop cultural milestones like the Amazon series Transparent and the forthcoming The Danish Girl starring Oscar incumbent Eddie Redmayne . But though the arc of the moral universe famously bends toward justice (Dr. King promised us this), it’s also true that for every action there is typically an equal and opposite reaction (Sir Isaac Newton came first). And as of this week, it seems that we are now entering a period, both politically and possibly socially, in which the good news for gay rights will likely be undermined and undone in a million ways large and small. People have been worrying about a great gay rights backlash on-and-off for the past few y...

I sat down with the anonymous host of the podcast and founder of the site, a woman who chooses to go by Sylvia, to learn all I could about her particular area of expertise. GQ: What do you think is the most common mistake that guys make in sex? Sylvia: Well, I think one of the most common mistakes is men thinking that the orgasm has occurred when it hasn't. And on some level, it's understandable why it happens. There's a lot of assumption that goes on in sexual encounters—especially early sexual encounters—because it's inherently a little awkward to be with someone new. And if you're a compassionate, kind person, you don't want to be calling a guy out because things didn't go as well as you hoped they would. So I think that often leads to missed communication, where it's just easier for some guys to sweep it under the rug and be like, "Yeah. She probably had an orgasm." Or "if she didn't have an orgasm, I don't want to...

I sat down with the anonymous host of the podcast and founder of the site, a woman who chooses to go by Sylvia, to learn all I could about her particular area of expertise. GQ: What do you think is the most common mistake that guys make in sex? Sylvia: Well, I think one of the most common mistakes is men thinking that the orgasm has occurred when it hasn't. And on some level, it's understandable why it happens. There's a lot of assumption that goes on in sexual encounters—especially early sexual encounters—because it's inherently a little awkward to be with someone new. And if you're a compassionate, kind person, you don't want to be calling a guy out because things didn't go as well as you hoped they would. So I think that often leads to missed communication, where it's just easier for some guys to sweep it under the rug and be like, "Yeah. She probably had an orgasm." Or "if she didn't have an orgasm...

During last night's 49th Annual Country Music Association Awards, we saw quite a few gimmicky get-ups grace the Nashville stage. William Shatner stormed in as one of the Imperial's troopers (talk about galaxies colliding), and the University of Georgia's Hairy Dawg shredded on air guitar (2:10) alongside dozens of fully outfitted NCAA mascots roboting, dougieing, swag-surfing, stinky-legging, and whipping and nae-naeing throughout Brad Paisley's "Country Nation." But you know who was the most welcomely understated presence at "Country's Biggest Night?" Prince of Pop Justin Timberlake. While the man's always on , last night's duet with CMA's New Artist of the Year winner Chris Stapleton, felt startlingly less put -on. Here's last night's smooth mix of Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey" and Timberlake's "Drink You Away": "Can I put a little Memphis up in here?" Timberlake asks in th...

During last night's 49th Annual Country Music Association Awards, we saw quite a few gimmicky get-ups grace the Nashville stage. William Shatner stormed in as one of the Imperial's troopers (talk about galaxies colliding), and the University of Georgia's Hairy Dawg shredded on air guitar (2:10) alongside dozens of fully outfitted NCAA mascots roboting, dougieing, swag-surfing, stinky-legging, and whipping and nae-naeing throughout Brad Paisley's "Country Nation." But you know who was the most welcomely understated presence at "Country's Biggest Night?" Prince of Pop Justin Timberlake. While the man's always on , last night's duet with CMA's New Artist of the Year winner Chris Stapleton, felt startlingly less put -on. Here's last night's smooth mix of Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey" and Timberlake's "Drink You Away": "Can I put a little Memphis up in here?" Timberlake a...

Congrats! You're going home with someone! Better yet, someone who miraculously wants exactly what you want from this encounter—a no-strings-attached (unless bondage straps count?) night of sex. But instead of enjoying this rarely realized fantasy, you're paralyzed with anxiety. Siobhan Rosen lays out how to be a stand-up guy throughout the stickiest, most mistake-ridden sexual escapade of them all In theory, a one-night stand should be as easy as its sexual congregants. You want sex. She wants sex. Commence passionate no-commitment sexytimes. Finish passionate no-commitment sexytimes. Wash face. Sleep. Part. Thanks for the memories, you! But in practice, there's no such thing as a smooth one-night stand. Awkwardness is unavoidable. Morning-after mouths taste like crime scenes. Maybe there's a stuffed-animal collection you spotted too late. And there are always feelings involved—mainly the ever-present anxiety that one person here is getting used. (It's...