De Mochilas [EN]

Busan: an unexpected beach festival

In this episode of DeMochilas, an unexpected moment turns into one of the most memorable experiences of the trip in Busan. What started as a normal day quickly changed when we discovered a beach festival happening that same night. Without planning it, we found ourselves surrounded by people, new friends, and a completely different atmosphere, sharing food, drinks, and conversations on the sand. The experience was simple but powerful: a picnic that turned into a crowded festival filled with energy, music, and fireworks. It was also a reminder of how travel can connect you with people in the most unexpected ways, even in a place where you initially know no one. From meeting exchange students to navigating the chaos of a packed beach, this chapter is about spontaneity—those moments you don’t plan but end up defining your trip. 🔗 Follow me and join the community: 🌐 Web: mikel.world [http://mikel.world] 📺 YouTube: @MikelMateosC [https://www.youtube.com/@MikelMateosC] 💬 Discord: Join the community [https://discord.com/invite/hNG6UJXhPY] 🎒 Fluxer: Join the Fluxer community [https://fluxer.gg/bgkcyAQd] 📸 Instagram: @mikel.mateos [https://www.instagram.com/mikel.mateos/] 🎵 TikTok: @mikelmateos [https://www.tiktok.com/@mikelmateos] 🎮 Twitch: @MikelMateos [https://www.twitch.tv/mikelmateos]

Mexico City -> Coyoacán: I visited Viveros the day before they shut it down

I went to Viveros on a Monday morning with the sky about to break. I did the full loop, walked through the flower market, and made my way to the Centro, not knowing that a few days later the park would be closed due to flooding and risk of tree collapse. Coyoacán is massive, and what most people know is just a fraction of it. On this walk I found things I remembered, some things that were no longer there, and a city that can change completely from one day to the next. In this episode I talk about how that day went, what surprised me, what I missed, and why this is just the first of several chapters on Coyoacán. 🔗 Follow me and join the community: 🌐 Web: https://mikel.world [https://mikel.world] 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikelMateosC [https://www.youtube.com/@MikelMateosC] 💬 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/hNG6UJXhPY [https://discord.com/invite/hNG6UJXhPY] 🎒 Fluxer: https://fluxer.gg/bgkcyAQd [https://fluxer.gg/bgkcyAQd] 🐦 X: https://x.com/MikelMateosC [https://x.com/MikelMateosC] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikel.mateos [https://www.instagram.com/mikel.mateos] 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikelmateos [https://www.tiktok.com/@mikelmateos] 🎮 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MikelMateos [https://www.twitch.tv/MikelMateos]

Busan: walking through Gamcheon Culture Village

In this episode of DeMochilas, we explore one of the most visually unique places in Busan: Gamcheon Culture Village, a hillside neighborhood transformed into a cultural and artistic space. Walking through its narrow streets feels like moving inside a living painting, colorful houses stacked along the hills, murals, small galleries, and viewpoints that reveal both the sea and the city. But beyond the visuals, Gamcheon tells a deeper story about community, transformation, and how spaces can evolve over time. As we move through the village, every turn offers something different: art installations, quiet corners, and moments that invite you to slow down and observe. It’s not just a place to take photos. It’s a place to understand how creativity reshapes identity. This chapter is about perspective: how a neighborhood becomes an experience, and how walking without a rush allows you to truly connect with a place. 🔗 Follow me and join the community: 🌐 Web: mikel.world [http://mikel.world] 📺 YouTube: @MikelMateosC [https://www.youtube.com/@MikelMateosC] 💬 Discord: Join the community [https://discord.com/invite/hNG6UJXhPY] 🎒 Fluxer: Join the Fluxer community [https://fluxer.gg/bgkcyAQd] 📸 Instagram: @mikel.mateos [https://www.instagram.com/mikel.mateos/] 🎵 TikTok: @mikelmateos [https://www.tiktok.com/@mikelmateos] 🎮 Twitch: @MikelMateos [https://www.twitch.tv/mikelmateos]

Busan: first impressions of a coastal city

In this episode of DeMochilas, we leave Jeju behind and arrive in Busan, a coastal city that quickly changes the pace of the journey. From the moment we arrive, the atmosphere feels different; more dynamic, more connected, and with a stronger sense of daily life moving around us. Transportation, communication, and planning become more relevant as distances grow and the city opens up with more options. Busan introduces a new rhythm: balancing time, deciding where to go, and learning how to navigate a place that feels both welcoming and complex at the same time. It’s also where meeting local people begins to shape the experience in a completely different way. This chapter is about transition, moving from a calm island to a vibrant city, adapting to new challenges, and setting the tone for everything that comes next in Korea. 🔗 Follow me and join the community: 🌐 Web: mikel.world [http://mikel.world] 📺 YouTube: @MikelMateosC [https://www.youtube.com/@MikelMateosC] 💬 Discord: Join the community [https://discord.com/invite/hNG6UJXhPY] 🎒 Fluxer: Join the Fluxer community [https://fluxer.gg/bgkcyAQd] 📸 Instagram: @mikel.mateos [https://www.instagram.com/mikel.mateos/] 🎵 TikTok: @mikelmateos [https://www.tiktok.com/@mikelmateos] 🎮 Twitch: @MikelMateos [https://www.twitch.tv/mikelmateos]

Tlaxcala -> Val'Quirico: we went and felt like we were in Italy

We left Mexico City on a Tuesday morning and less than two hours later we were walking down cobblestone streets that felt straight out of Tuscany. The place is called Val'Quirico and it's in Tlaxcala. What looked like a simple day trip for the aesthetic turned out to be a lot more interesting than I expected. There's something behind this village that most people don't know, and it completely changes the way you see it. In this episode I talk about how the trip went, what we found there, including something we didn't see coming at all, and why I think this place is worth keeping an eye on. 🔗 Follow me and join the community: 🌐 Web: https://mikel.world [https://mikel.world📺] 📺 [https://mikel.world📺] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikelMateosC [https://www.youtube.com/@MikelMateosC💬] 💬 [https://www.youtube.com/@MikelMateosC💬] Discord: https://discord.com/invite/hNG6UJXhPY [https://discord.com/invite/hNG6UJXhPY🎒] 🎒 [https://discord.com/invite/hNG6UJXhPY🎒] Fluxer: https://fluxer.gg/bgkcyAQd [https://fluxer.gg/bgkcyAQd🐦] 🐦 [https://fluxer.gg/bgkcyAQd🐦] X: https://x.com/MikelMateosC [https://x.com/MikelMateosC📸] 📸 [https://x.com/MikelMateosC📸] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikel.mateos [https://www.instagram.com/mikel.mateos🎵] 🎵 [https://www.instagram.com/mikel.mateos🎵] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikelmateos [https://www.tiktok.com/@mikelmateos🎮] 🎮 [https://www.tiktok.com/@mikelmateos🎮] Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MikelMateos [https://www.twitch.tv/MikelMateos]