Posts Tagged ‘climate’
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 [...]
Sex in Brazil: A Guide to Getting Laid for Girls, Guys and Gays
A simple Google image search reveals that Brazil is the largest South American country in more ways than one. With an overwhelming number of fantastic assets, Brazil has a solid reputation as the lustiest country south of the Equator. Sexy, sure—but easy? No way. Despite its racy rep, this nation isn’t about sloppy one-night stands [...]
The 10 Friendliest Expat Cities
Back in the day, anyone who left home in search of the good life was called an immigrant. Today, there’s a much hipper label for the modern migrant—expatriate, or expat. Unlike people who immigrate because of poverty, political instability, or poor working conditions, expats usually come from wealthier countries and often plan to return or keep [...]
OTP’s Guide to the Best Coffee In The World
Americans guzzle 122.6 trillion cups of coffee a year and we’re not alone in loving our liquid-crack. Trade imperialism (a.k.a. screwing poor people royally) sucks. We’re here to break down some bean essentials and help you fight the power and get your cup o’ joe straight from the source. Use OTP’s Guide to the Best Coffee [...]
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, [...]
