Posts Tagged ‘cost’
OTP’s Guide to the Fire Festival of Las Fallas (A Pyromaniacs Dream)
Need your pyro fix and Burning Man, Guy Fawkes and Amori Nebuta just aren’t doing the trick? Get yourself to Valencia, Spain for Las Fallas instead—a rip roarin’ crazy time with enough explosions and flames to calm your insatiable fire fiend twitches. Wait, why are we burning stuff? In true Catholic-Spanish tradition, the boozing, burning and general debauchery [...]
5 Volunteer Programs in Vietnam for Broke Ass Travelers
Over the last century, Vietnam has become accustomed to being used and abused by foreigners. First it was the French, who overtook the government and infiltrated the culture with their baguettes and accents. Then the Japanese, who sent the French packing and had their own way with Vietnam. Oh and that little incident, you may remember [...]
The 10 Best Cliffs to Jump Off Around the World
Nicknamed “Tombstoning,”(you know, like death?) cliff diving is an adventure sport dating back to the dawn of civilization. Whether you’re throwing yourself into the abyss to get your adrenaline flowing or because it’s a rite of passage, this is hands-down the original rollercoaster—without all that pansy-ass safety gear. If you’re ready for some intense risk [...]
The 10 Coolest Buildings in Spain you Must See
Seen your last Spanish plaza? Sick of amazing ancient ruins? Those damn gorgeous, mosaic churches rubbing you the wrong way? Trade that hooker you bought in Amsterdam for a good camera and check out OTP’s 10 Coolest Buildings in Spain. Photo by: susmedia Most go to the Canary Islands to get half-naked and bronzed and aren’t [...]
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 [...]
5 Obscure TV Shows from Around the World
If you have ever flipped through the Spanish channel to see balloon-breasted women dancing the Meringue for no apparent reason, you know that people around the world are entertained by wildly different things. A country’s popular television show is a unique (but limited) glimpse into the culture of its viewership. Mexico’s got a creepy political [...]
Backpackers Guide 101: Budgeting + Money
Daily Average budget by country (USD) : West Europe: $30 – $60 East Europe: $20 – $40 South East Asia: $10 – $30 South America: $10 – $50 Australia/ New Zealand : $20 – $50 Middle East: $10 – $30 India: $10 – $30 Pre-Trip Expenses (All prices in USD) Backpack: $120 – $200 For [...]
