Posts Tagged ‘Switzerland’
OTP’s Top 10 Things to Do in Bern on a Backpacker’s Budget
Smushed between the high-flying action of Interlaken and the blingin’ ballers out in Zurich, capital city Bern rocks out enough culture to entertain the intelligence of Einstein in his prime, beautiful nature, busy restaurants, bars and clubs of the dive and classy kind and bears (of the “will eat you” kind). Hang on to those [...]
10 Unique Places to Celebrate the New Year in 2012
The champagne bubbles tingle much sweeter on unfamiliar ground. 2012 is already a bit different (happy birthday to all you leap year freaks) and just about every country in the world has super special plans for New Year’s Eve. OTP tracked down 2012′s most unique spots for sending off that old bag of a year [...]
OTP’s Top 10 Backpacking Destinations for 2012
Every year, we bring you a list of destinations worth your backpacking pennies. From storming the Swiss Alps to lobster munching on the cheap in Nicaragua, in 2012, OTP gets you travel buggin’ in all sorts of new ways. Use our list of Top 10 Destinations for 2012 to figure out where to best enjoy [...]
OTP’s Guide to Adventure Sports in Interlaken
Toss yourself into the Swiss Alps scene by jumping in, on and over Interlaken’s lakes and mountains by way of Europe’s most adrenaline-inducing adventure sports. It’s a thrill-seeker’s playground out there and Interlaken serves it all up to backpackers for a fair price. Muster up some fearless Spartan swag when you sign that death waiver, [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Zurich on a Backpacker’s Budget
Where the ballers at? Zurich, apparently. Famous for its super secret Swiss banks and having the world’s best quality of life, Zurich’s beautiful nature, polished culture and utopian transportation comes with a huge price tag. Don’t dwindle your wallet like an unmerry Mormon during holiday season, OTP’s here to help put some of Zurich on [...]
What the F*ck is Absinthe?
You may have seen it in Eurotrip or met a guy who claimed to have befriended the Keebler Elves during a long night of drinking the stuff, but what the fuck is absinthe exactly? Rumored to drive you nuts, antifreeze green in color and infamously outlawed, absinthe is a glowing bottle of adventure, waiting to [...]
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 Cliffs to Jump Off Around the World
Nicknamed “Tombstoning,”(you know, like death?) cliff diving is an adventure sport dating back to the dawn of civilization. Whether you’re throwing yourself into the abyss to get your adrenaline flowing or because it’s a rite of passage, this is hands-down the original rollercoaster—without all that pansy-ass safety gear. If you’re ready for some intense risk [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
