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De Mochilas [EN]

De Mochilas [EN]

By: Mikel Mateos
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De Mochilas [EN] is a travel podcast about people, place, and perspective. Told from the road, one backpack at a time. I’m Mikel, and in each episode we explore cities and hidden corners of the world to understand the cultures that shape them: everyday conversations, local traditions, food, history, language, and the small human moments you only catch when you slow down and listen.

Expect immersive soundscapes, street interviews, reflective storytelling, and practical context (without turning into a guidebook). If you love meaningful travel, learning through real encounters, and seeing the world with curiosity and respect — you’re in the right place.

🎒 The De Mochilas ecosystem

  • De Mochilas [EN] (English edition) -> translated & adapted from the original Spanish show
  • De Mochilas [ES] -> the main feed and original storytelling voice
  • Raíces y Rutas / Roots & Routes -> deeper cultural and historical context through interviews and research
  • Caminos / Pathways -> conversations to understand people, perspectives, and identity across places
  • No Estamos Listos / We are not ready -> candid moments, challenges, and behind-the-scenes from the road + creator life

🎧 New episodes: weekly 🌍 Original show in Spanish. This is the English edition: De Mochilas [EN]

Links

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikel.mateos/
  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikelmateos
  • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mikelmateos
  • Webpage: https://mikel.world/
  • Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/hNG6UJXhPY
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Episodes
  • California -> San Diego: chaos, travel, and brotherhood

    California -> San Diego: chaos, travel, and brotherhood
    Apr 17 2026

    In this episode of DeMochilas, I travel to California, San Diego in a trip shaped by decisions, unexpected delays, and meaningful moments.

    What started as a choice between attending an event in Brazil or celebrating my brother’s birthday turned into a journey full of lessons. From the chaotic experience of getting to AIFA to long waits along the way, everything tested my patience before even arriving. Once in San Diego, the focus shifted completely: family, reconnection, and experiencing the city from a different perspective.

    We visited places like Seaport Village, Sunset Cliffs, and the San Diego Zoo, combining long walks, incredible views, and simple but meaningful moments. I also reflect on traveling with family, adapting to unexpected situations, and appreciating small moments.

    This episode is about decisions, patience, and connection. Not every trip goes as planned, but sometimes it becomes exactly what you needed.

    🔗 Follow me and join the community:

    🌐 Web: mikel.world

    📺 YouTube: @MikelMateosC

    💬 Discord: Join the community

    🎒 Fluxer: Join the community

    🐦 X: @MikelMateosC

    📸 Instagram: @mikel.mateos

    🎵 TikTok: @mikelmateos

    🎮 Twitch: @MikelMateos
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    33 mins
  • Mexico City -> Chapultepec: the Castle, the Snail Museum, and the coffee we had to hunt down

    Mexico City -> Chapultepec: the Castle, the Snail Museum, and the coffee we had to hunt down
    May 29 2026

    Chapultepec has 866 hectares, four sections, and fourteen museums. I'm pretty sure most people who live in Mexico City have seen less than half of it. Myself included, and I've been here for years.

    This episode covers a small piece of the first section: the botanical garden we stumbled into while looking for a bathroom, the Snail Museum with its descending spiral, and the Castle itself. Plus the marks on the stone walls I still can't fully explain, and the exit restaurant you're better off skipping.

    First documented visit. It won't be the last.

    🔗 Follow me and join the community:

    🌐 Web: https://mikel.world

    📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikelMateosC

    💬 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/hNG6UJXhPY

    🎒 Fluxer: https://fluxer.gg/bgkcyAQd

    🐦 X: https://x.com/MikelMateosC

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikel.mateos

    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikelmateos

    🎮 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MikelMateos
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    19 mins
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