Posts Tagged ‘south america’
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 Partying Your Ass Off in Buenos Aires
New York looks like a narcoleptic in a party line up next to truly sleepless Buenos Aires. Porteños are infamously nocturnal partiers, so when most clubs back home are closing doors, Buenos Aires is just waking up fresh from their siesta. You won’t get home before the sun is shining, so pack your sunglasses, take [...]
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 [...]
10 Cool Places to Stop and Take a Nap Around the World
Traveling is the best—true story—but it can be damn exhausting. Missing a train, haggling, washing your laundry in the sink or puking up that roasted grasshopper you ate can be stressful. Rough patches like these call for a time-out. OTP drowsily selected our choicest spots to lay your weary head and refuel. Don’t forget to [...]
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 [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Buenos Aires on a Backpacker’s Budget
Don’t let the nickname “Paris of the South” fool you. Buenos Aires is very much a Latin city, complete with feisty inhabitants who refuse to pick up their doggy do, curse like drunken sailors, dance like they don’t give a f*ck and still make it in time for Sunday mass. OTP shows you how to [...]
OTP South America: The Making of a Travel Guide
We are off to Bogota, Colombia this Monday to begin developing, researching and exploring material for OTP’s South America Travel Guide. For 2 months, we plan to explore the revival of Colombia, then down into Peru for Machu Picchu, up and across the Amazon River into Brazil and completely wing it from there on. We [...]
