Posts Tagged ‘culture’
OTP’s Guide to Street Food: Chiapas, Mexico
Written By: Bianca Rappaport and Anna Starostinetskaya Way more than the bastardized burritos and nachos you pick up at window #2, Mexican food is such a big deal, the cuisine was named by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of mankind. Suffice it to say, Mexicans don’t fuck around when it comes to food. Spicy, [...]
Getting Drunk with Locals: 10 Best Local Bars in Madrid
Rather than downing a pint of beer and getting smashed before the sun goes down, Spaniards take it Barry White slow. Their bull-like stamina comes from lining their stomachs with a tapa before downing a caña (small glass of beer) and heading to the next stop to do it all over again. OTP’s Top 10 [...]
How to Properly Insult People Around the World
While violence is never the answer, sometimes it’s nice to know some regionally-specific revenge tactics in case someone pisses you off past the point of ignoring it. As such, we give you the following ways to insult people around the world. Use these how you see fit; just don’t be a dick for no reason. [...]
OTP’s Top 10 Things to Do in Bern on a Backpacker’s Budget
Smushed between the high-flying action of Interlaken and the blingin’ ballers out in Zurich, capital city Bern rocks out enough culture to entertain the intelligence of Einstein in his prime, beautiful nature, busy restaurants, bars and clubs of the dive and classy kind and bears (of the “will eat you” kind). Hang on to those [...]
OTP’s Guide to Street Art: Malaysia
The laid back, smiling culture of Malaysia is the backdrop for a vibrant street art movement that’s gaining worldwide attention. Though your typical social commentary throw-ups won’t be hard to find on walls throughout the country, the cream comes from a bunch of creative young artists spraying up quite a scene. Tag along with OTP [...]
OTP’s Top 10 Backpacking Destinations for 2012
Every year, we bring you a list of destinations worth your backpacking pennies. From storming the Swiss Alps to lobster munching on the cheap in Nicaragua, in 2012, OTP gets you travel buggin’ in all sorts of new ways. Use our list of Top 10 Destinations for 2012 to figure out where to best enjoy [...]
Turkey Free Thanksgiving Special: Street Food, Uruguay
Uruguay’s food culture is like a trip to Europe, but without the fanny-packed whiner in line behind you. Much of Uruguayan cuisine borrows from Mediterranean countries like Italy, Spain, Portugal and France, but throws in a few German, British and African dishes for some extra spice. In Uruguay, the barbecue, or asado, is sacred and [...]
Berlin’s Beer Culture: Communal Drunkfests
Like twins conjoined at the skull, separating Germany and beer would result in a bloody mess. Not ones to fuck around when it comes to brew, Germans pay tribute to their amber soul mate every year, in Munich, during Oktoberfest. But the foam festivities aren’t unique to Munich alone. Berlin is a history-soaked place in [...]
Cheap Volunteer: 5 Budget Friendly Volunteerships in Mumbai
Make better sense of the Mumbai madness by adding some structure to your trip. Navigating through a city that moves at the speed of light will scramble your mind and volunteering gives you a solid schedule, clear goals and the ability to interact with needy people at a micro level. OTP sets you on [...]
Top 10 Backpacking Travel Destinations for 2011
Our Top 10 Backpacking Travel Destinations for 2010, delivered an amazing list of fresh territories to explore. This year, we’re bringing you a brand spanking new, 100% all organic, freshly squeezed batch of places to ponder with OTP’s Top 10 Backpacking Travel Destinations for 2011. Get ready to rip your backpack to shreds. Beaches: Croatia [...]
