7 Most Fun Things To Do With Friends In 2016

We live in a fantastically awe-inspiring age of technology. While access to information and global communication invariably has its benefits, instant connectivity, pre-occupation with social media, 24 hours news feeds, and unhealthy work life balances means we sometimes take ourselves a little too seriously and lose sight of what matters most - life is about having fun! Human interaction, socialising with friends, and being happy has been shown to improve our general wellbeing. It enhances our state of mind, instils self-confidence and self-belief, and gives us enjoyment and contentment with life.

We’ve all heard the adage which says ‘It’s not where you are but who you’re with’. It aims to tell us that no matter we go in the world, the people who are with us are the ones that help shape and define the experiences we create. Even the most beautiful locations in the world can seem nothing more than ordinary if we don’t have the people who mean the most to us there to share it with. And similarly the right people can turn the most mundane of places into the best times of our loves.

To promote the benefits of having fun, and to celebrate the joy of learning to relax and spending time with friends, Captain Morgan has released a new video titled ‘On the town’. Hosted by British comedian Naz Osmanoglu, in the first video they hook up with a group of friends in Hamburg as they embark on a typical German night out. Visiting a host of different bars and clubs, Naz gets a feel for a city which is geared up for providing social spaces in which people can come together and enjoy each others company.

Watch above as Naz and his new found friends visit a range of vibrant and vivacious bars, which include the beach themed Strand Pauli, comforting and homely 3-Zimmer Wohnung which boasts an array of foosball tables in the back, bar-cum-bowling alley John lemon, and karaoke bar Tivoli. Warning Naz’s singing may not be suitable for sensitive ears – sorry Naz!

To join in with this wonderful recognition of fun and friendship, we’ve taken a look at what are sure to be some of the finest places to be this year. To #LiveLikeTheCaptain click 'next' to see 7 Most Fun Things To Do With Friends In 2016…

2016 is a big year for sport, and the Euros are one of the biggest events of the year, and also one of the most easily accessible (if you're in Europe, anyway).

The Euros may not be as big as the World Cup, but that can mean you're more likely to see a better match, without some of the filler you'll usually find in the World Cup group stages. Although this year they are expanding it to 24 teams, there's still a lot of quality on offer, with the likes of Germany, Spain, and hosts France all qualified. While if you're from the UK you'll find England, Wales, and Northern Ireland all there (sorry, Scots).

Running from June 10 - July 10, the tournament takes place all over France, with matches being played in Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux, Lille, Saint-Denis, Nice, Lens, Lyon, and Saint Etienne, meaning there's definitely somewhere for you to visit. Even if you can't get tickets to the matches themselves, just going to one of the places and soaking up the atmosphere in the fan-zones will be a great experience.