Posts Tagged ‘backpackers’
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 [...]
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 Partying Your Ass Off in Taipei
The best thing to come out of World War II (after Volkswagens), is Taiwan’s bustling culture. More than factory-manufactured plastics or free wi-fi, Taiwan’s capital brings pub-fries and snake-blood shots into the mix. OTP’s got your Guide to Partying Your Ass Off in Taipei all straightened out. Set up camp and get the party started [...]
The 9 Most Successful Travel Bloggers of 2010
Thanks to the massive growth of social media, geeky tech toys, user friendly blog tools and growing community support (such as Travel Blog Exchange), the travel blogosphere thrived in 2010. With many talented new-comers filling in the gaps, bringing on various, unique approaches to travel blogging, everyone is working even harder to get to the top [...]
9 Unique Destinations to Celebrate New Year’s in 2011
This New Year’s Eve, let go of the tired, old balls in Times Square and grow a new pair. A night notorious for debauchery from Zanzibar to Managua, set your New Year’s sights on these more foreign soirees and start the year the right way: toasted, smiling and perhaps a little naked. Fireworks: Prague Strut the [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Sao Paulo on a Backpacker’s Budget
Among Brazilians, São Paulo has a reputation as a city for wealthy elite, but this image isn’t entirely accurate. Bursting with lusty locals, countless museums, street vendors and hip hangouts, Sao Paulo has plenty to offer backpackers in search of an urban paradise. OTP keeps you rolling finance-worry free while you’re down south with our list [...]
The 5 Hottest Travel Show Hosts of 2010
Travel shows are basically porn, for the travel-minded; with hot people exposing incredible destinations, it’s hard to keep it in your pants for long. In 2009, we introduced you to some hot ass travel hosts; in step with global warming, OTP is turning up the heat. Grab your remote and a small towel, this is [...]
Travel Dork: 10 Questions with Nomadic Matt
Travel Dork: Matt Kepnes Back in May 2010, Off Track Planet was looking to feature the ultimate travel dork for our first, upcoming magazine release. We choose none other than the feisty Matt Kepnes better known as Nomadic Matt. Matt obliged, but unfortunately the article never made it to print. You see, we wanted to [...]
Backpackers Guide 101: Planning & Research
Start Planning! If you’ve never traveled independently before, your primary concern may be cost related $1,000 per month is a fair medium estimate for a backpacker’s monthly budget. This estimate should keep you fed, clothed and with a roof over your head in any country around the world (as some places are cheaper than others, [...]
