We all recognize Cancun, Miami and Cabo are nice for spring break. there’s nothing wrong with enjoying the corporate of drunken school chicks and low-cost tequila on the beach. however this year, we tend to urge you to dig a bit deeper. a whole world of equally (likely more) satisfying experiences lie ahead and also the best time to start exploring them is currently. From the most effective beaches, most picturesque scenery to the most effective drinks, food and art, OTP has you coated. primarily based on our network of backpacking buddies who have traveled the planet throughout 2009, here is our list of the highest ten BackpackingDestinations for 2010
Cheapest: CAMBODIA
Travel guides have suggested their readers to travel to Thailand for years as a result of it’s an inexpensive travel destination. Subsequently, swarms of backpackers, then tourists, congested the **** out of Bangkok. For this reason, we are saying forget Thailand and head to Cambodia before it gets tourist trapped. though going to Cambodia can value you some money (about $1000), once you’re in, you may feel sort of a millionaire. Since bargaining is common observe in most of Southeast Asia, it’s said that you just ought to aim for obtaining no matter you would like for half what individuals initially supply. simply to provide you an idea: a pack of cigarettes is twenty to twenty five cents. Breakfast: regarding $1.Hostels run $5 per day (if you get ritzy, a pleasant hotel is $15-$30 per day). the foremost expensive issue you must encounter is that the entrance fee to the Angkor Temples (about $20 per day). These ancient ruins don’t seem to be to be missed and can be value spending some greenbacks on.
Nightlife: Reykjavik, Iceland
With Ibiza dying out, Tokyo turning into increasingly expensive and Amsterdam (well it’s still a celebration if you don’t develop into a lazy stoner throughout your visit) we tend to flip to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, for insane nightlife. The nights are longer here which suggests the parties last and last. the ladies and guys are hot, the temperature is cold, so dancing, drinking and debauchery are all accepted kinds of keeping heat. arrange a visit for brand spanking new years to urge the most effective of the Icelandic party expertise (fireworks and all). this can be what Quentin Tarantino had to mention regarding partying in Iceland. Hey if it’s ok for him, it’s ok for us.
Beaches: The San Blas Islands, Panama
The world is over seventieth water, that water is typically connected to land by beach. With such a big amount of beaches to settle on from, how do you place stand out from the rest? the right beach should have all of the following: soft clean sand, clear water, a good quantity of nakedness, natural surrounding beauty and as few tourists as potential. only a few destinations can give the seclusion from tourists necessary to own an ideal beachgoing expertise. we predict the San Blas Islands close to the coast of Panama return the closest. San Blas, inhabited by the Kuna Indians, offers that tiny little bit of seclusion that tourism has nonetheless to ruin. ladies dress in handmade molas (beautifully coloured fabrics), everybody contains a natural sun glow tan and recent fish is caught daily by locals in handmade kayak boats. Get your beach skimpies on and head out to Cartegena, Colombia where you’ll catch a ship for $300 to the San Blas Islands. The fee includes a five day, all-inclusive keep in beach paradise. Can’t argue with that.
Sightseeing: ITALY
Though not a really off-track destination, Italy has such a lot to supply traditionally. Rome is home to the Vatican,Pantheon and Coliseum; Florence to the statue of David and then there’s that leaning tower in Pisa. Genoais the proud home of Christopher Colombus and also the roots of pizza lie in Naples. From Sicily to Milan, ancient Roman ruins are sprawled out during this land of history for you to visualize. each corner of Italy can have your camera in overdrive. therefore browse up on Italian historical events and head out to explore the land your history books solely vaguely succeeded in describing.
Best Art Scene: Barcelona, Spain
Italy has the most effective classical art scene. however when a similar naked figures, realistic spiritual scenes and landscapes get boring, drop Italy and cruise over to Barcelona to refresh your creative eye. Two greats,Salvador Dali and Antonio Gaudi , rule Barcelona’s art culture. each are pioneers of surrealism in painting (Dali) and design (Gaudi) and their art kicks ass. over being visually orgasmic (Dali Painting, Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia), surrealism opened the door to an entire new world of art that Barcelona continues to redefine; a world where former rules of “fine art” are bent and distorted. though some stuffy, snotty, overpriced art galleries do exist here, it’s straightforward to seek out your art fix on the streets of Barcelona. Gaudi’strippy buildings are scattered throughout town and also the museum of Dali is barely a forty minute scenic train ride north to Figueras. If these guys don’t tickle you pickle, Barcelona is additionally packed with additional thought-provoking graffiti than you’ll imagine, inspiring street performers and loads of off-beat creative expressions (this cat statue for example).
Most Remote: LAMU
In our world of “been there, done that”, only a few places will still be thought of “remote”. Most regions within the world are taken over by luxury hotels and tourist traps. It’s laborious to line foot on land that’s really remote. On that note, OTP brings you Lamu. Off the coast of Kenya, the Lamu archipelago is that the oldest inhabited settlement south of the Sahara, its inhabitants are still largely Muslim and here, deserted beaches are still a reality. Whereas most places within the world are regionally navigatable by train, car, bus or a minimum of moped, Lamu’s locals get around on donkeys solely (now that’s some serious remoteness).
Nature Filled: BOLIVIA
Everyone was exposed to the natural fantastic thing about New Zealand following the discharge of Lord of the Rings. Yes, it’s terribly inexperienced, lush and mind-blowing. however within the same vein, it’s conjointly incredibly expensive to urge to ($1400-$1800). Instead, feast your eyes on Bolivia. With no compromises within the natural beauty department (c’mon it’s within the Amazon), and an enormous worth cut ($800 roundtrip), Bolivia offers backpackers some wonderful nature-related perks. This place has salt flats, sand dunes, zip lines, exotic animals and plants, unimaginable rolling inexperienced hills and enough ancient ruins to overload your senses into oblivion. Go get your Amazon on (bring bug spray).
Hottest Locals: BRAZIL
With such a big amount of stunning individuals within the world, how can we decide only one place because the home of all that’s hot? Easy: Nakedness that’s how. Home of the Brazilian wax (necessary if all you’re carrying is body paint), Brazil offers up some incredibly horny locals. though the nakedness is at full force throughout Carnival (February) when Rio is torn apart by ladies carrying nothing however body paint and feathers, the most effective time to visualize the native hotties is in June throughout the Boi Bumba competition. Fear not, a similar nakedness is in store however minus the insane crowds that Carnival attracts. This annual competition takes place in Parintins (a little river community in northern Brazil) and relies on a legend regarding killing a bull and eating his tongue. Dancers are designated as varied characters within the competition, every carrying little or no and shaking their endowments everywhere the place. Here are some photos for visual convincing.
Overall: COLOMBIA
Our best overall spot goes to a destination that embodies all the qualities of our high 2010 list and, to spice it up, adds a bit danger into the combo. A long-time “no go” zone for Americans, Colombia is 2010’s hottest backpacking destination. It’s low-cost as hell (2,500 pesos, or $0.75 for a beer), has stunning locals (Shakira, case closed), unimaginable artists (Botero: the fat man that will fatty art) and remote beaches (how will sleeping in an exceedingly hammock hostel sound for $2 a night?). The danger part comes from rumors of yank kidnappings and drug wars, though Colombia has become a lot of safer in recent years. In larger cities likeBogota and Medellin (home of Pablo Escobar), solo backpackers are suggested to remain in at nighttime on weekdays, places like Cartegena and Santa Marta are safe at nightfall. Besides, a bit danger forever makes for an honest time in paradise.
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