Archive for the ‘South America’ category
Top 10 Things to Do in Rio on a Backpacker’s Budget
Crazy costumes, thong bikinis, sugary lime cocktails, beaches, mountains and sexy Brazilians partying through the night are images that have put Rio on the tourist radar. But with fame, comes fortune and Rio’s wow factor now carries an increasing price tag. Hang with OTP as we show you how you can still live it up without [...]
Sex in Buenos Aires: Guide to Getting Laid for Girls, Guys and Gays
Buenos Aires is a hotbed of sexual experiences just waiting to be discovered. The romance of Paris mingled with fiery Latin culture guarantees an explosive roller coaster ride in the bedroom (or if you feel like taking the Jesus roller coaster, they’ve got that too). Let OTP supercharge your libido with these tips (and [...]
OTP’s Guide to Rio’s Carnaval: The Biggest Party in the World
Arguably the greatest party on the planet, Rio’s Carnaval falls right at the top of every partier’s puke bucket list. Every February or March, from the Friday until the Tuesday before Lent, thousands of bodies flock to join Rio locals (called cariocas) for this five day exhibition of excess. It’s easy to get lost in [...]
A Party Hostel That’s Clean and Comfy…Is That Even Possible?
In conquering the world one hostel bed at a time, backpackers are often faced with a difficult decision: A good party hostel usually rides on the fun factor and neglects to wash all the splooge of its sheets, while a clean hostel is often too stuck up to throw a decent party. We’re here to [...]
5 Cheap Volunteerships in São Paulo
Beneath São Paulo’s shiny veneer of glamorous, marbled shopping centers and trendy, overpriced nightclubs, lies the dull throb of poverty. Thousands lack access to education, healthcare, and basic public services like water and electricity. While São Paulo is one of the hippest party cities in the world with some of the most beautiful people on [...]
Turkey Free Thanksgiving Special: Street Food, Uruguay
Uruguay’s food culture is like a trip to Europe, but without the fanny-packed whiner in line behind you. Much of Uruguayan cuisine borrows from Mediterranean countries like Italy, Spain, Portugal and France, but throws in a few German, British and African dishes for some extra spice. In Uruguay, the barbecue, or asado, is sacred and [...]
OTP’s Free Travel: São Paulo
São Paulo is a butterface: What she lacks in looks, she compensates for with charm, spunk, and readiness to put out at no cost. With its buildings and jammed traffic, São Paulo isn’t aesthetically pleasing, but it’s got a ton of character, quirks, and free shit to do. OTP’s got the lowdown for getting the most [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Colombia on a Backpacker’s Budget
The comeback kid of Latin America, Colombia has come a long way from its blood and coke-ridden days. With its winning combination of beautiful beaches, exotic jungles, crazy nightlife, and sexy locals, Colombia had a prominent spot on our list of Top 10 Backpacking Destinations of 2010. In a country where you can trek across [...]
Otp’s Guide to Argentinian Meat (…Food, Not People)
In Argentina, there are more cows roaming the countryside than there are people. With more than 50 million bovine grass-munchers, it’s no surprise Argentina is one of the world’s biggest beef consumers—each Argentine consumes 247 pounds of cow a year. OTP’s got this carnivorous bunch on lockdown so you can chow with the best of [...]
Otp’s Guide to Street Food: Latin America
Street treats by the boat loads, Latin America is all about packing their carts with home cookin’. Don’t let your crappy Spanish deter you from tasting what Latin America’s peddling. While you were carefully removing the “lish” out of your Spanglish, OTP got your Latin American street food all figured out. A cold dish comprised [...]
