Travel First Aid & Toiletry Tips (for long term backpacking)

The Ultimate Packing List for Backpackers

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 [https://www.matadorequipment.com/collections/travel-packs/products/seg45-travel-pack] * Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack [https://www.matadorequipment.com/collections/rated-waterproof-bags/products/freerain22] * NanoDry Packable Shower Towel – Large [https://www.matadorequipment.com/collections/travel-towels/products/nanodry-packable-shower-towel-v2large] Instagram: @chroniclesofahostelite ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Full-Time Traveling 101

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 [https://www.couchsurfing.com/] * Workaway [https://www.workaway.info/] * WWOOF [https://wwoof.net/] - Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms * Work and Holiday Visa [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462] (Australia) Instagram: @chroniclesofahostelite ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Digital Nomads in Sayulita (feat. food poisoning)

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 [https://www.viajerohostels.com/es/destinos-mexico/sayulita/] (our fav <3) * Azul Pitaya Hotel [https://azulpitaya.com/beach-front-hotel-in-sayulita/] * La Redonda Sayulita [https://www.laredondasayulita.com/] * Selina Sayulita [https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Selina-Sayulita/Sayulita/304428?from=2023-08-31&to=2023-09-03&guests=2] CoWorking Spots (there are tons of new ones, but these were the only we found at the time) * Sayulita CoWork [https://sayulitacowork.com/] (prefer this one) * Selina CoWork [https://www.selina.com/mexico/sayulita/] What we can't travel without!! * charcoal [https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bounty-Activated-Supplement-Lifestyle/dp/B07BHTVTJZ/ref=sr_1_5_mod_primary_new?crid=2IDBHWY881FFQ&keywords=charcoal+tablets&qid=1693436912&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=charcoal+tab%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-5] - in case you get the travelers tummy * plastic birks [https://www.birkenstock.com/us/arizona-essentials/arizona-eva-eva-0-eva-u_3716.html#sz=48] - these bad boys can walk Instagram: @chroniclesofahostelite ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Travel First Aid & Toiletry Tips (for long term backpacking)

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 [https://peterpans.com/] Matador Flatpak Dry Bag [https://www.matadorequipment.com/collections/rated-waterproof-bags/products/flatpak-drybag-2l] Matador Flatpak Soap Bar Case [https://www.matadorequipment.com/products/flatpak-soap-bar-case?variant=44372968243521] Patagonia Black Hole Cube 6L [https://www.patagonia.com/product/black-hole-medium-packing-cube-6-liters/49366.html] Matador Waterproof Pill Canister [https://www.matadorequipment.com/collections/toiletry-items-collection/products/waterproof-pill-canister] Cereve Products [https://www.cerave.com/] Cetaphil Products [https://www.cetaphil.com/us/?&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_campaign=USA_Branded_EN_MULTI_General_Consumer&utm_keyword=cetaphil&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAVhAmU6ov6vxlh8ikJ4WKTHKSMsBX9eN-UwvPuSMMj1z-vM-6dnx90caAiMPEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds] Reusable Q-tip [https://lastobject.us/products/lastswab] Dr. Bronner's Organic Liquid Soap - Travel Size [https://www.rei.com/product/730925/dr-bronners-organic-liquid-soap-travel-size?sku=7309250020&store=&CAWELAID=120217890000758025&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=112509790011&CATCI=pla-942021336850&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_7309250020%7C92700056630080374%7CNB%7C71700000062146807&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAVhuBfDy87adThfeqKzmV3PQHg2gQksVN39G9HuvWm11O3ldJD5oPksaArMhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds] Instagram: @chroniclesofahostelite ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Semester in Quito (feat. una gringa)

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 [https://granadillaswim.com/] Instagram: @chroniclesofahostelite ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.