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The Hairiest Cultures Around the World
Ever wonder why Hassidic Jews rock the sideburn curls from the cradle to the grave and Germans keep it baby faced for life? In some instances, it’s just a matter of stereotyping but in others, rules of customs and genetics make it so. If you’ve ever mused on why French girls let that armpit hair [...]
How to Ride a Motorcycle Across South East Asia
When it comes to Southeast Asia, everyone has the same guidebook and the same itinerary. Chances are you’ve island hopped through Thailand, trekked through Laos, hit a tranny bar here and there and you still haven’t left the crowd behind. You’re stuck on the Banana Pancake Trail. It’s time to get off… You need to [...]
How to Get the Most Out of Budget Airlines in Europe
Americans are used to being kicked in the nuts every time we buy a plane ticket. So when we see a ticket from Barcelona to London for 1€ ($1.50), we automatically assume its a scam. It is and it isn’t. Here are 10 tips to cutting through the bullshit and squeezing the most out of [...]
A New Travel Magazine Launching for the Young, Horny and Broke…
There is a new travel trend on the rise far from luxury hotels and fancy dinners. Off Track Planet, dedicated to independent travel lifestyles, is releasing their first self-published magazine featuring a New York City guide to getting drunk, partying, having sex, eating and sleeping on a “backpackers” budget…OTP likes to think, “It’s the unisex [...]
The 10 Most Useful Travel Gadgets of 2010
Traveling is about keeping it real with your surroundings, yet it’s easy to get lost in the lure of nerdy gadgetry these days (check out “5 Gadgets That May Ruin Your Backpacking Experience”). Things like GPS systems can keep you from getting down and dirty with locals (just ask for directions, stupid!). However, for those [...]
5 Places you Must Have Sex in NYC
Sex in this city can be tricky. Millions of people are all up in your personal space every minute of the day. So where can you go to play a game of hide the hot dog? Prospect Park Whereas its difficult to get away from tourists and their curious kids in Central Park, Prospect Park [...]
The Winner of OTPs Europe by Eurail Contest is…
Oh wow, this was a real toughie here. One of the hardest decisions we have ever had to make. It was a tight race all the way to the end, but there could only be one. After many long hours of deliberation…a couple punches to the head, a black eye and bloody nose later we [...]
What the F*ck is Beer Can Regatta? and How to Build a Boat Made of Cans…
What the F*ck is Beer Can Regatta? Making ships from beer cans and racing them (the regatta part). Well why the f*ck not? According to drunken legend, this yearly event takes place in Darwin, Australia and has something to do with cyclone Tracey devastating the area in 1974 which caused people to drink lots of beer [...]
The Best Places to Get a Tattoo in Madrid
So you’re in Madrid and looking to get tatted? Madrid’s reputation as a world center of art is home to some of the best tattoo artists in Europe. Whether you want to commemorate the trip of a lifetime or you’ve been inspired to get some trippy shit down your sleeve, Madrid’s tattoo parlors will have [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Madrid on a Backpacker’s Budget
Whether you’re just making a pit-stop on a EuroRail marathon tour or spending a year at one of Madrid’s universities, OTP will help you cut past the crowds and get straight into the heart of Spain’s vibrant capital, without busting a whole in your wallet. Ready to start? Here’s a list of 10 things you [...]
