Posts Tagged ‘Himalayas’
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 [...]
The 10 Most Dangerous Landing Strips in the World
We’ve all seen our fair share of landing strips: big rugged ones, skinny, barely-there ones and some that just look too dangerous to approach. OTP’s List of the 10 Most Dangerous Landing Strips presents some plane-eating, monstrous bitch strips around the world. Maybe it’s best you slap on a rubber prior to landing; this is [...]
Travel Dork: Wade Shepard, Vagabond Journey
Travel Dork: Wade Shepard Ever fantasized about leaving everything behind and traveling… with no end in sight? Perpetual traveler, Wade Shephard, has made this fantasy his reality for over 11 years. Staying no longer than three months in one place, Wade has pushed across 5 continents and over 50 countries – thus far. He’s even [...]
Top 10 Backpacking Travel Destinations for 2010
We all know Cancun, Miami and Cabo are great for spring break. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the company of drunken college chicks and cheap tequila on the beach. But this year, we urge you to dig a little deeper. An entire world of similarly (likely more) satisfying experiences lie ahead and the best [...]
