Posts Tagged ‘backpacker’
OTP’s Travel Free: Vienna
Looking for a five-finger discount in one of the most expensive capitals in Europe? Thanks to us, you no longer have to rape, pillage or steal to get in on the Austrian action. OTP scraped together a list of ten free things to do in Vienna that will keep the euros jingling in your pocket [...]
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 [...]
What the F*ck is AMS?
So, you’ve been lying awake at night, tossing and turning between lucid dreams of getting ridiculously high in Tibet with the local monks and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro barefoot. Well, before you strap on your backpack and take to the sky, learn a thing or three about Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), so your head doesn’t [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Zurich on a Backpacker’s Budget
Where the ballers at? Zurich, apparently. Famous for its super secret Swiss banks and having the world’s best quality of life, Zurich’s beautiful nature, polished culture and utopian transportation comes with a huge price tag. Don’t dwindle your wallet like an unmerry Mormon during holiday season, OTP’s here to help put some of Zurich on [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in London on a Backpacker’s Budget
Everyone knows that London normally rapes your wallet. But if dropping pounds like an anorexic in the Sahara isn’t you’re idea of a good time, OTP has the skinny on just where to find the best of London on your wanker budget. One of the quintessential English drinks is a Pimm’s cup made from Pimm’s [...]
OTP’s Guide to the Nicaraguan Rodeo
Fueled by tradition, terror, and a few hundred cases of Toña cerevezas, the Nicaraguan Rodeo is one of the best ways to remind you that bulls are hard to ride. Especially if you are too drunk to stand. Since 95% of the Nicaraguan population is comprised of practicing Catholics, most festivities are somehow linked to religion. [...]
Top 10 Backpacking Travel Destinations for 2011
Our Top 10 Backpacking Travel Destinations for 2010, delivered an amazing list of fresh territories to explore. This year, we’re bringing you a brand spanking new, 100% all organic, freshly squeezed batch of places to ponder with OTP’s Top 10 Backpacking Travel Destinations for 2011. Get ready to rip your backpack to shreds. Beaches: Croatia [...]
OTP’s Buyer’s Guide to Travel Backpacks for Women
Next to an occasional shower (and a sexy reason for wanting one), there’s nothing a traveling lady needs more than a solid backpack. When you’re on the road for an extended period, you’ll be spending more time with your pack than any clingy hostelmate. Unless you’re a WNBA All Star or an Amazon warrior, you [...]
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 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. [...]
