Posts Tagged ‘cool’
The 10 Coolest Subways Around the World
Subways are not just a means of getting from point A to point B. Across the globe there are entire sub-cultures bubbling beneath your feet. Waste no time, under space awaits you. MUNICH The progressive subway architecture of Munich’s underground wonderland pushes the envelope. The U-bahn is made up of mod, technicolor stations with little [...]
OTP’s Guide to Partying Your Ass Off in Malaysia
Looking to travel Asia but broke as a hostel mattress? Forget the usual suspects and opt for Malaysia, a sort-of CliffsNotes to the continent, instead. An Asian stew simmering with Taiwanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Singaporea and Thai hotties—Malaysia is ripe for the sampling with a little bit of game and a lot of Tiger Beer. If [...]
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 [...]
What the F*ck is Dr. Bronner’s Magical Soap?
Traveling can get grungy (and not the Kurt Cobain flannel and guitar variety). When things cross over into downright nasty, Dr. Bronner’s Magical Soap has got your back (and whatever other parts need attention). Why not just use any other soap? Besides being full of real magic and wonder, Dr. Bronner’s is incredibly versatile and [...]
What the F*ck is Absinthe?
You may have seen it in Eurotrip or met a guy who claimed to have befriended the Keebler Elves during a long night of drinking the stuff, but what the fuck is absinthe exactly? Rumored to drive you nuts, antifreeze green in color and infamously outlawed, absinthe is a glowing bottle of adventure, waiting to [...]
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 Guide to Street Art: Greece
Everyone knows the art and architecture of Ancient Greece has inspired empires for hundreds—thousands—of years. Even the society’s boring structures were pieces of art built to honor the gods and symbolize Greece’s strengthening civilization. But there’s a new kid in town; spraying colors all over the islands, Greece’s street level art would make its traditional [...]
Otp’s Guide to Street Art: Colombia
Not just about blow and implants, Colombia rips through the street art scene with it’s own loud take on what’s fit to spray. From Bogota to Medellin to Cali, Colombians aren’t a shy bunch when it comes to splattering their walls with color. While the art is sometimes a visual commentary about the country’s rough [...]
Travel Dorks: Akila and Patrick, The Road Forks
Akila and Patrick, of The Road Forks, have made it their mission to eat their way around the world. These hungry dorks both quit their day jobs in September 2009, and ran off to eat in places like Africa and Cambodia. Live / eat vicariously through their exploits with their taste-bud stimulating site. Their Asian [...]
