Posts Tagged ‘budget’
10 Ways Budget Airlines Rip You Off
Companies like EasyJet, Ryanair, and Spirit Airlines will save you a some bucks ’cause they cut out the frills (if you consider half a can of Coke a frill), but are they really worth the extra cost in terms of hassle? Before you buy the next cheapo flight, be aware of the trade offs you’re [...]
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 [...]
Otp’s Guide to Keeping Your Genitals Healthy Abroad
When you’re living the backpacking dream, your daily itinerary can include things like cliff jumping, dive-bar crawling and hostel fornicating. The last thing on your mind is genital hygiene. But there comes a time when your junk could really use some personal attention and there’s more to protecting your goods than not touching your wiener [...]
Otp’s Guide to the Top 10 Greek Islands and Beaches
With hundreds of islands to choose from, a trip to Greece can jamble your brain a bit. We pumped the brakes and singled out the unique and unmissable spots of any perfect Greek island-hopping adventure. You already know how to tear up Athens, now hit OTP’s 10 Best Greek Islands and Beaches to seal the [...]
5 Budget Friendly Volunteer Programs in New Zealand
Lush green vegetation, picture-perfect mountainous landscape and countryside overrun by sheep makes New Zealand a kickass backpacker destination. Let’s face it; you can only spend so many weeks bumming and boozing your way from town to town before your existence feels nearly as empty as your wallet. Keep vagabonding it up in New Zealand with [...]
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 Top 10 Things to Do in Venice on a Backpacker’s Budget
They don’t call her the Queen of the Adriatic for nothing; Venice is priced for nobility. Lucky for you, we figured out how to avoid the not-so-sneakily-laid tourist traps and make it out financially unscathed. Keep your wallet stuffed with those rainbow-colored Euro bills by following OTP’s List of Top 10 Things to Do in [...]
10 Cool Places to Stop and Take a Nap Around the World
Traveling is the best—true story—but it can be damn exhausting. Missing a train, haggling, washing your laundry in the sink or puking up that roasted grasshopper you ate can be stressful. Rough patches like these call for a time-out. OTP drowsily selected our choicest spots to lay your weary head and refuel. Don’t forget to [...]
OTP’s 10 Favorite Spots, Shops and Eateries in Bologna, Italy
Home to the oldest university in the world, cosmopolitan Bologna will have you itching to melt plastic. Don’t let your heavy backpack and student-sized funds weigh you down. OTP has combed the streets of Bologna for original places to spend your euros like a pro. Like Urban Outfitters on steroids, popular Scout stocks everything, from [...]
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 [...]
