In this episode of DeMochilas, I start exploring Nuevo León from the heart of Monterrey: downtown, Macroplaza, and the museums that shape how the city tells its story. This was Day 1 of the trip, and because everything is close, it turned into a full day of walking, observing, and learning.

I talk about moving through the area by metro and on foot, the feeling of downtown Monterrey compared to other parts of the city, and how certain places carry layers of time—traditions, architecture, and everyday life all stacked together. Along the way, I visit three key museums: Museo del Palacio, Museo de Historia Mexicana, and Museo del Noreste, each one offering a different way of organizing information and shaping your perspective.

This chapter isn’t just about exhibits—it’s about how we interpret history, how design choices inside museums change what we understand, and how a simple walk can turn into a deeper conversation. We also end with Paseo Santa Lucía, the walkway that connects downtown with Parque Fundidora and adds another layer to how Monterrey is experienced: as a place to move, reflect, and connect.

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In this episode of DeMochilas, I talk about something that rarely gets mentioned when we discuss travel: everything that can go wrong before the trip even starts. This chapter isn’t about arriving in China yet — it’s about the difficult decisions, uncertainty and emotional weight that came before stepping on the plane.

After securing flights far in advance, the reality of booking accommodations collided with an unexpected opportunity in my acting career. Balancing professional growth, personal dreams and commitments to friends turned preparation into a stressful and confusing process. Excitement, anxiety, frustration and hope all existed at the same time.

This episode is about risk, timing and understanding that trips don’t always begin with excitement alone. Sometimes they begin with doubt, uncomfortable choices and the feeling that everything could fall apart at any moment. China officially starts here — not with arrival, but with the struggle to even make the journey happen.

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In this episode of DeMochilas, we begin the Mexico season in Nuevo León, starting with our journey toward Monterrey. Traveling through my own country changes the way I experience places, and this chapter begins not at the destination, but on the road that leads there.

What was planned as a straightforward drive from Mexico City to Monterrey slowly turned into an unexpected detour that reshaped the beginning of the season. From route planning and transportation decisions to long hours on the highway, this episode reflects how travel stories often begin long before arriving at a city.

This chapter sets the tone for exploring Nuevo León: familiar territory seen with fresh eyes, unexpected challenges, and the reminder that sometimes the journey itself becomes the story. Monterrey was waiting, but the road already had plenty to tell.

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In this episode of DeMochilas, the journey toward China officially begins — not by arriving, but by preparing. This chapter focuses on everything that happens before stepping into a country that feels distant, complex and, in many ways, unknown.

I talk about expectations, assumptions and the mental preparation that came with planning this part of the trip. China wasn’t just another stop; it represented a cultural shift, a language barrier, and a different way of moving through the world. Research, logistics, conversations and doubts all played a role in shaping how we approached what was coming next.

This episode is about that in-between space: when the trip hasn’t started yet, but it already lives in your head. It’s about anticipation, uncertainty and realizing that sometimes the hardest part of a journey is not the distance, but preparing yourself to experience something completely unfamiliar.

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In this episode of DeMochilas, I explain how this podcast is structured and what you can expect from the journey ahead. Before diving fully into destinations, stories and anecdotes, I wanted to clearly lay out how the chapters, seasons and special episodes will work.

I talk about how each season is built around a trip, how past journeys will be revisited with perspective and storytelling, and how future seasons will evolve into live, present-time travels. This episode sets the rhythm of the podcast: slow moments, intense days, mistakes, learning curves and reflections that happen both on the road and afterward.

This chapter is about context. It’s about understanding why some episodes focus on preparation, others on movement, others on reflection — and how all of them connect to form a bigger picture. DeMochilas isn’t just about where I go, but how each journey is experienced and shared.

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Welcome to DeMochilas. In this first episode, I introduce myself and share the starting point of this project: who I am, where I come from, and why traveling, learning and observing the world became such an important part of my life.

I talk about my background as an actor, how stepping into different characters shaped the way I see people, cultures and motivations, and how curiosity slowly turned into a need to explore beyond what is familiar. This episode also lays the foundation for what DeMochilas is about: sharing trips, stories, mistakes, learning processes and human experiences from different parts of the world.

I explain how the podcast will be structured, the past trips we’ll revisit, and how future seasons will evolve into live journeys. This chapter isn’t about a destination yet — it’s about opening the backpack, setting intentions, and inviting you to walk alongside me as these stories unfold.

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