Posts Tagged ‘Russia’

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. [...]

Getting Drunk with Locals: Top 10 Bars in Ukraine

Ukrainians can drink beer-pong frat boy champions under the table, and Horilka—the Ukrainian drink of choice whose name comes from hority (burning)—ain’t no Bud Light. Whether it’s a holiday or a neighbor is just stopping by, shots of the 80 proof liquor are poured. In a country where drinking is so integral to daily life [...]

The 10 Best Drinking Games from Around the World

People love games. No matter where you’re from, mixing games with booze creates the ultimate wingman, capable of erasing any language barrier. After a few rounds, you’ll be making the same pervy jokes and friending each other on Facebook. To take this international camaraderie up a notch, get trained in OTP’s Top 10 Drinking Games [...]

The 10 Best Places to Skydive Around the World

Living dangerously takes more than getting a butterfly tattoo on your ass. You can climb a mountain, sure, but soaring over the peak of one is where it’s at when it comes to earning your badass pass. When you’re ready for some high-altitude recklessness, tick off OTP’s list of 10 Best Places to Skydive Around [...]

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 [...]

How to Pick Up Prostitutes Around the World (Part 1)

So you’re out in the world shopping for some hookers? First off, you must be aware of the issues and debates surrounding prostitution worldwide. Pro Ho: As it goes, prostitution is the oldest profession in history (were there hookers before doctors?). People who side with the legalization of prostitution  generally believe women should have the choice [...]

How to Use Toilets Around the World…

Sir Thomas Crapper, although not the inventor of the flush toilet as popularly believed, was a hell of a guy.  The pusher of potties, the bad boy of bathrooms, Crapper advocated the use and development of sanitary plumbing for his entire life.  The world caught on quickly and the use of toilets spread globally.  Since [...]

What the F*ck is Maslenitsa?

Maslenitsa (Ma-sla-nee-tsa) – Russia’s finest winter time event. A week full of non-stop eating, face punching, bears performing weird acts, sledding in the snow and burning shit up! Maslentisa is more commonly known as butter week, or pancake week, so lets start with the food…everyone loves pancakes.  Everyone loves crepes.  Now imagine if you can [...]

Volunteer Opportunity: One Week Volunteerships + $5,000 Grant

Lets see, what can you do in a week? Get a great tan laying on the beach, organize your closet, maybe build a tree house? OR-you can change your life (and the lives of countless needy others) forever. Cross Cultural Solutions, a well-established volunteer network, is currently offering week-long volunteer programs in the following locations [...]

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