Posts Tagged ‘clothes’
What the F*ck is a Sherpa?
Long before Bear Grylls was wrestling lions and drinking his own piss on Man vs. Wild, there was a group of outdoorsmen who could scale mountains blindfolded—with a grown man on their backs. Sherpas, found mostly in Eastern Asia, are known for their superhuman mountaineering abilities. Furthermore, their trekking gear is usually sub par and [...]
Backpacking in Style: How to Look Less Like a Hobo
Being mistaken for a homeless vagabond is a professional hazard when you’re a broke ass backpacker. Granted: you’re lugging everything that matters on your back, the crowded hostel only has one bathroom, and you’re too cheap for a haircut. But you don’t have to look like a hobo (or worse, an obnoxious American). Check out [...]
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 [...]
5 Fun Things to do in “Dangerous” Places (Part 1)
Playing it safe is for granny. You’ll never get the full experience of the world by just dipping the tip. Get your blood rushing by doing amazing things you thought were only reserved for for code green destinations in unlikely places. You won’t spontaneously grow an extra limb if you visit Chernobyl nor will you [...]
Backpackers Guide 101: Backpacks & Packing
Packing everything you need into one bag to set off on an adventure in an unfamiliar country is intimidating. You must let go of those “just-in-case” notions; shed the “what if” items and break it down to essentials. CHOOSING YOUR BACKPACK Until you have gone out to your local outdoor sporting outlet, DO NOT BUY [...]
