Posts Tagged ‘art’
OTP’s Guide to Street Art: Valencia
Setting the bar for legendary paella and ridiculous week-long fire fiestas, Valencia now adds street art to its list of claims to fame. Politically charged and creativity infested, Spain’s third largest city is gaining some serious street cred as an urban art capital worth hitting up. Spain has always been a little late to the [...]
OTP’s Guide to Street Art: Berlin
The Berlin Wall toppled over 20 years ago and domino-effected the whole city into a street art stronghold that still stands tall today. Like the city it decorates, Berlin’s street art speaks the creative, free spirit of its people who fight control by coloring the machine’s monotony. Don’t hop the border by yourself, OTP’s here [...]
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 [...]
OTP’s Guide to Street Art: Rome
Rome might be a toddler in the lifespan of the international street art scene, but graffiti is as ancient as its Gladiator past. Back in the day, people etched birth announcements and invites to bisexual orgies on building walls—we heard even Virgil was known to decorate a few cornerstones. Today, the street art of Rome [...]
OTP’s Guide to the Most Useful Travel Apps For Backpackers
Is that a smartphone in your pocket or are you just happy to see us? Turning off the tech while you travel has its benefits. At the same time, wisely using your gadgets opens you to a world of opportunities: shenanigans, hookups, deals, shortcuts and methods of documenting the most awesome times of your life. [...]
Otp’s Guide to Street Art: Greece
Everyone knows the art and architecture of Ancient Greece has inspired empires for hundreds—thousands—of years. Even the society’s boring structures were pieces of art built to honor the gods and symbolize Greece’s strengthening civilization. But there’s a new kid in town; spraying colors all over the islands, Greece’s street level art would make its traditional [...]
Otp’s Guide to Street Art: Colombia
Not just about blow and implants, Colombia rips through the street art scene with it’s own loud take on what’s fit to spray. From Bogota to Medellin to Cali, Colombians aren’t a shy bunch when it comes to splattering their walls with color. While the art is sometimes a visual commentary about the country’s rough [...]
Otp’s Guide to Street Art: Argentina
Argentina is a politically-charged, street art expert. The country’s dark history, from genocide to dictatorship, has stimulated one of the most prolific street art scenes in the world. Nothing expresses outrage over social injustices or disenchantment with a flawed government louder than a massive mural painted on a ten-story public building. OTP guides you through [...]
The 10 Coolest Buildings in Spain you Must See
Seen your last Spanish plaza? Sick of amazing ancient ruins? Those damn gorgeous, mosaic churches rubbing you the wrong way? Trade that hooker you bought in Amsterdam for a good camera and check out OTP’s 10 Coolest Buildings in Spain. Photo by: susmedia Most go to the Canary Islands to get half-naked and bronzed and aren’t [...]
Top 10 Free Things to Do in Spain (That Won’t Suck)
Land of sun-soaked plazas, sangria and siestas, there’s plenty to do in Spain for nada. Whether you’re saving up to make your trip last longer or you’re just a cheap bastard with no excuses, OTP picked out the nation’s best free activities for your shameless taking. Hike the Camino Make a dramatic entrance and hike [...]
