Posts Tagged ‘Rio’
Top 10 Things to Do in Rio on a Backpacker’s Budget
Crazy costumes, thong bikinis, sugary lime cocktails, beaches, mountains and sexy Brazilians partying through the night are images that have put Rio on the tourist radar. But with fame, comes fortune and Rio’s wow factor now carries an increasing price tag. Hang with OTP as we show you how you can still live it up without [...]
OTP’s Guide to Rio’s Carnaval: The Biggest Party in the World
Arguably the greatest party on the planet, Rio’s Carnaval falls right at the top of every partier’s puke bucket list. Every February or March, from the Friday until the Tuesday before Lent, thousands of bodies flock to join Rio locals (called cariocas) for this five day exhibition of excess. It’s easy to get lost in [...]
Sex in Brazil: A Guide to Getting Laid for Girls, Guys and Gays
A simple Google image search reveals that Brazil is the largest South American country in more ways than one. With an overwhelming number of fantastic assets, Brazil has a solid reputation as the lustiest country south of the Equator. Sexy, sure—but easy? No way. Despite its racy rep, this nation isn’t about sloppy one-night stands [...]
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 [...]
The 10 Friendliest Expat Cities
Back in the day, anyone who left home in search of the good life was called an immigrant. Today, there’s a much hipper label for the modern migrant—expatriate, or expat. Unlike people who immigrate because of poverty, political instability, or poor working conditions, expats usually come from wealthier countries and often plan to return or keep [...]
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 [...]
10 Unique Places to Celebrate New Year’s in 2010
New Year’s in the United States typically involves an over-crowded party with cheap champagne in plastic flutes and a cheesy cover band – all for an extremely inflated price. Looking for something different this year? Here are 10 unique ways people around the world will celebrate the coming of 2010… Most Unique Experience: Morocco How [...]
