Posts Tagged ‘eat’
What the F*ck is Vegemite!?
Salty to the core, bitter with the texture of grainy margarine and the color of excrement, Vegemite is Australia’s pride and joy. Technically we’re talking “concentrated yeast extract”, but in layman’s terms, it’s just a by-product of another renowned Aussie favorite: beer. That’s right, Aussies love their brew so much, they made a gooey condiment [...]
OTP’s Guide to the Most Useful Travel Apps For Backpackers
Is that a smartphone in your pocket or are you just happy to see us? Turning off the tech while you travel has its benefits. At the same time, wisely using your gadgets opens you to a world of opportunities: shenanigans, hookups, deals, shortcuts and methods of documenting the most awesome times of your life. [...]
Otp’s Guide to the World of Gypsy Tactics
Lost, elusive, and sneaky as hell, gypsies are out to steal your shit. You know the stereotype—long skirts, jingling bells, headscarves, living the free life. You may share the wanderlust lifestyle, but you know they’re pulling some crafty schemes to keep it going and unless you can hop on their nomadic bandwagon, you ain’t nothing [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The 10 Best Sports Bars Around the World
Face-plant into a culture by checking out its sports scene. Plenty of bars play games on flatscreens, but OTP’s list of handpicked beauties are where the drinking, singing and man-hugging run fanatically wild. Bungy Bar (Singapore) Bungy Bar, Singapore After being catapulted 200 feet into space, there’s nothing like a night of rugby and pints. Bungy [...]
OTP’s Guide to Street Food: Greece
If that stomach is rumbling louder than the waves of the Mediterranean, don’t be afraid to befriend the greasy looking street vendor on the corner. Greece would rather give you a kick in the ass than a hotdog; the snacks they serve are packed with as much culture as fat. We sunk our teeth into [...]
Otp’s Guide to the Top 10 Greek Islands and Beaches
With hundreds of islands to choose from, a trip to Greece can jamble your brain a bit. We pumped the brakes and singled out the unique and unmissable spots of any perfect Greek island-hopping adventure. You already know how to tear up Athens, now hit OTP’s 10 Best Greek Islands and Beaches to seal the [...]
Otp’s Guide to Argentinian Meat (…Food, Not People)
In Argentina, there are more cows roaming the countryside than there are people. With more than 50 million bovine grass-munchers, it’s no surprise Argentina is one of the world’s biggest beef consumers—each Argentine consumes 247 pounds of cow a year. OTP’s got this carnivorous bunch on lockdown so you can chow with the best of [...]
