On this episode of Chronicles of a Hostelite, Michaela lists everything she packs for her multi-month backpacking trips. This time around she is specifically packing for 3 months across Portugal, Spain, Australia, and SE Asia!

Things mentioned in this episode:

• Matador SEG45 Travel Pack
• Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack
• NanoDry Packable Shower Towel – Large

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In the summer of 2022, Michaela left her 'normal' life in the USA to embark on a new life as a full-time traveler. One year later, she is able to explain what the heck it means to be a full-time traveler, how she began her journey, and how you can too!

Things mentioned in the episode:

• TEFL - Teach English as a Foreign Language
• Couchsurfing
• Workaway
• WWOOF - Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms
• Work and Holiday Visa (Australia)

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On this episode of Chronicles of a Hostelite, Michaela and Erin (cousin) discuss their quick trip to Sayulita, Mexico in March 2022. From food poisoning to working remote to drunken tattoos to surf lessons, they explored it all!

Hostels

• Viajero Sayulita Hostel (our fav <3)
• Azul Pitaya Hotel
• La Redonda Sayulita
• Selina Sayulita

CoWorking Spots (there are tons of new ones, but these were the only we found at the time)

• Sayulita CoWork (prefer this one)
• Selina CoWork

What we can't travel without!!

• charcoal - in case you get the travelers tummy
• plastic birks - these bad boys can walk

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On this episode of Chronicles of a Hostelite, Michaela goes through her first aid and toiletry tips for long term backpacking! She also gives you a peek into what's in her "medicine cabinet" while traveling!

Things from the episode -

PeterPans Adventure Travel

Matador Flatpak Dry Bag

Matador Flatpak Soap Bar Case

Patagonia Black Hole Cube 6L

Matador Waterproof Pill Canister

Cereve Products

Cetaphil Products

Reusable Q-tip

Dr. Bronner's Organic Liquid Soap - Travel Size

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On this episode of Chronicles of a Hostelite, Michaela's cousin, Caroline, shares insight on her semester studying in Quito, Ecuador! Not only did she explore the city extensively, but she also took multiple weekend trips.

Caroline's trips outside of Quito included:

• Otavalo + Imbabura Volcano 
• Mindo 
• Montañita 
• Rio Napo, Amazon Rainforest
• Banos 
• Medellín, Colombia 
• San Cristobal island, Galapagos
• Puerto Lopez 
• Quilotoa 
• Cuenca 

Other things mentioned: Granadilla Swim

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On this episode of Chronicles of a Hostelite, Michaela goes over her top 33 solo travel tips!

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On this episode of Chronicles of a Hostelite, Michaela and Kate review their trip to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum in June 2021.

Restaurants

• DelCielo - breakfast
• Potheads Tulum - best hot sauce
• “Best Tacos in Tulum” - street tacos in La Valeta
• The street food vendors outside Súper Akí Tulum
• Ambrosia - asian fusion restaurant at Casa Malca
• Mamazzita - where we were made a FOOL

Bars & Beach Clubs

• Azulik - wine cellar and mezcal bar
• Mateo’s - fun bar with a rooftop
• Taboo - fun beach club

Cenotes

• Gran Cenote - cool, but busy
• Cenotes Cristal y Escondido - more of a lagoon, but still recommend
• Casa Tortuga Tulum - 30 mins away via scooter, must be done via tour, probably wouldn't recommend

Hostels

• Nomads Hotel Hostel & Beach Club - the one we didn't make it to on Isla Mujeres
• Nomads Hotel Hostel & Rooftop Pool - the one we found in Cancun
• Che Playa Hostel & Bar - our hostel in Playa del Carmen
• Mayan Monkey Tulum - our hostel in Tulum (the BEST)

Airbnb

• Penthouse Studio|Private Rooftop Pool|Gym| WiFi

Shuttle Company

• Happy Shuttle

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On this episode of Chronicles of a Hostelite, Michaela and Erin (Michaela's cousin) reminisce on their first taste of the digital nomad life on a quick trip to Costa Rica in March 2021.

Itinerary

• 2 nights in La Fortuna at Selina La Fortuna
• 5 nights in Playa Guiones in a house
• 2 nights in Tamarindo at La Oveja Negra Hostel & Surf Camp
• 3 nights in Playa Guiones in a house

Shuttle Companies

• Terra Tours
• Tropical Tours
• Interbus

La Fortuna Tips

• Soda Viquez is cheap and has the best food
• Mistico Hanging Bridges, Sky Tram & Zipline, and white water rafting are fun activities

Playa Guiones Tips

• Try out Go Juice, 10 Pies, Rosi’s Soda, Naked Foods, Pura Pizza, food trucks, Pacifico Azul, El Local, Rolling Waves Coffee, Marlin Bills, Cafe de Paris, and Luna’s
• The mini super in Playa Guiones is SUPER expensive
• Try to get a ride to the bigger supermarket in town which is less expensive
• Take a surf lesson at Nosara CR Surf School, Juan’s Surf School, or Andrew’s Surf School
• Thursday nights are party nights in the streets and by the food truck area
• Get a drink at Howlers and bring it to the beach for sunset
• Keep your ears open for a jungle rave!!!

Tamarindo Tips

• Buy a ton of alcohol at the store because everyone parties on the beach at night so you want to stock up before the stores close
• Be smart and don’t leave anything on the beach

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In the first episode of Chronicles of a Hostelite, Michaela dives into where the idea of this podcast sparked, her travel background, and what to expect in the coming episodes!

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