I was with you until "balconing". Yes, British people are more likely to drink to excess, and I agree with you that Spain has a more relaxed drinking culture (I

I was with you until "balconing". Yes, British people are more likely to drink to excess, and I agree with you that Spain has a more relaxed drinking culture (I've had some great nights out in Spain), but "balconing"... I have a feeling this is like the LSD stories you hear of people who jump off high buildings/structures because they believe they can fly. Sure, it makes for a good news story, but it's a gross mischaracterisation of the culture and its effects. For what its worth, I've seen the footage of people jumping from hotel balconies into swimming pools. You know what I've also seen? People jumping from jagged cliff faces into the sea, and that includes people from multiple different European countries. Here's the thing... They're the same behaviour. It's not an alcohol thing, it's a daredevil thing.