Archive for the ‘Asia’ category
OTP’s Guide to Street Art: Malaysia
The laid back, smiling culture of Malaysia is the backdrop for a vibrant street art movement that’s gaining worldwide attention. Though your typical social commentary throw-ups won’t be hard to find on walls throughout the country, the cream comes from a bunch of creative young artists spraying up quite a scene. Tag along with OTP [...]
F*ck Your Therapist, Go to an Ashram Instead
Made popular by the chick flick, Eat Pray Love, Ashrams aren’t just good backdrops for aging pretty woman, Julia Roberts. They are real mental exploration compounds (sounds like Heaven’s Gate, but it’s far from) and shit hasn’t changed much in Indian Ashrams in the past thousand years or so—it’s always been about peace of mind [...]
OTP’s Guide to Massage Parlors and Other Happy Endings in South Korea
Judging by the number of massage parlors in the country, you might assume South Koreans are very tense people. In reality, based on what actually happens in these places, these guys might be the most relaxed people on the planet. With so many extra services offered on the menu, in addition to the standard shiatsu, [...]
5 Volunteer Programs for Broke Ass Travelers in Laos
Laos has the tragic honor of being the most-bombed-on country, per capita, in the world. Dragged into the Vietnam War as a supply route, they got the seriously shitty end of the stick. As if that didn’t suck enough, they’ve now had to spend decades dealing with the aftermath. It’s about time we got out [...]
Sex in Bangkok: Guide to Getting Laid for Girls, Guys and Gays
The Thai translation of Bangkok is “City of Angels”, but it’s no mistake that “bang” and “cock” found each other in the English version. No place for the holy, Bangkok is proudly home to more than two recognized genders, a moist variation of ping-pong and a thriving sexpat population. Thailand’s hedonistic capital is synonymous with [...]
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 [...]
OTP’s Guide to Jungle Backpacking: Taman Negara
Far from the hedonism and the hard-partying of Southeast Asia, even the most urban, iPad-thumping citydiot will enjoy a little quiet time in Taman Negara. Translated, Taman Negara means “national forest,” and this 130 million year-old Malaysian National Park is worth taking a month to explore. Malays like to keep things simple and OTP’s here [...]
OTP’s Guide to Street Food: Penang
Penang blends a beachy, coastal vibe, some international urban flair and a unique South Asian perspective to make one delicious bowl of Malaysian curry mee. Whether you’re visiting for a month, or passing through to renew your visa from Thailand for the day, Penang is the street food capital of the country and worth stopping [...]
OTP’s Guide to Partying Your Ass Off in Malaysia
Looking to travel Asia but broke as a hostel mattress? Forget the usual suspects and opt for Malaysia, a sort-of CliffsNotes to the continent, instead. An Asian stew simmering with Taiwanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Singaporea and Thai hotties—Malaysia is ripe for the sampling with a little bit of game and a lot of Tiger Beer. If [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Malaysia on a Backpacker’s Budget
Ridiculous nature, culture and sexiness make Malaysia the G-spot of Southeast Asia and just like that special place, there’s a thousand different ways to hit it. These ten cheap-ass destinations are just as fun for gutter punks as they are for Louis Vuitton brand-hoes. Put on your adventure pants and follow OTP through these 10 [...]
