Posts Tagged ‘top’
Berlin’s Beer Culture: Communal Drunkfests
Like twins conjoined at the skull, separating Germany and beer would result in a bloody mess. Not ones to fuck around when it comes to brew, Germans pay tribute to their amber soul mate every year, in Munich, during Oktoberfest. But the foam festivities aren’t unique to Munich alone. Berlin is a history-soaked place in [...]
5 Volunteer Programs for Broke Ass Travelers in Laos
Laos has the tragic honor of being the most-bombed-on country, per capita, in the world. Dragged into the Vietnam War as a supply route, they got the seriously shitty end of the stick. As if that didn’t suck enough, they’ve now had to spend decades dealing with the aftermath. It’s about time we got out [...]
OTP’s Guide to the Most Useful Travel Apps For Backpackers
Is that a smartphone in your pocket or are you just happy to see us? Turning off the tech while you travel has its benefits. At the same time, wisely using your gadgets opens you to a world of opportunities: shenanigans, hookups, deals, shortcuts and methods of documenting the most awesome times of your life. [...]
Otp’s Guide to the World of Gypsy Tactics
Lost, elusive, and sneaky as hell, gypsies are out to steal your shit. You know the stereotype—long skirts, jingling bells, headscarves, living the free life. You may share the wanderlust lifestyle, but you know they’re pulling some crafty schemes to keep it going and unless you can hop on their nomadic bandwagon, you ain’t nothing [...]
OTP’s Guide to Partying Your Ass Off in Malaysia
Looking to travel Asia but broke as a hostel mattress? Forget the usual suspects and opt for Malaysia, a sort-of CliffsNotes to the continent, instead. An Asian stew simmering with Taiwanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Singaporea and Thai hotties—Malaysia is ripe for the sampling with a little bit of game and a lot of Tiger Beer. If [...]
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 [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Malaysia on a Backpacker’s Budget
Ridiculous nature, culture and sexiness make Malaysia the G-spot of Southeast Asia and just like that special place, there’s a thousand different ways to hit it. These ten cheap-ass destinations are just as fun for gutter punks as they are for Louis Vuitton brand-hoes. Put on your adventure pants and follow OTP through these 10 [...]
OTP’s Guide to Street Food: Greece
If that stomach is rumbling louder than the waves of the Mediterranean, don’t be afraid to befriend the greasy looking street vendor on the corner. Greece would rather give you a kick in the ass than a hotdog; the snacks they serve are packed with as much culture as fat. We sunk our teeth into [...]
Otp’s Guide to the Top 10 Greek Islands and Beaches
With hundreds of islands to choose from, a trip to Greece can jamble your brain a bit. We pumped the brakes and singled out the unique and unmissable spots of any perfect Greek island-hopping adventure. You already know how to tear up Athens, now hit OTP’s 10 Best Greek Islands and Beaches to seal the [...]
OTP’S Guide to Partying Your Ass Off in Goa
To make up for being the smallest state in India , Goa developed a huge party complex. Squeeze in as much sleep as possible on the overnight bus or train ride there from Mumbai because, in Goa, between hippy strong-hold Arambol, rave central Anjuna, and Sunburn-spot Candolim, blinking will be the only shut eye you’ll get for days. Goa is the [...]
