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20 Movies for Backpackers

by Portal Mochilero mayo 19, 2023

Billy Hayes (Brad Davis), a young American, was stopped at the Istanbul airport when he was about to board a plane with several packages of hashish. Accused of one of the most serious crimes in Turkey, Billy is sentenced to four years in jail. In prison he will suffer the atrocities of a brutal and inhuman penitentiary system.

Wild soul

After a series of tragic personal experiences, Cheryl Strayed travels alone more than a thousand kilometers through the Mojave desert in an attempt to find herself.

Hector and the Secret of Happiness

A psychiatrist, tired of the life he leads and that the advice he gives his patients is of no use to them, decides to travel the planet in search of the secret to happiness.

Motorcycle Diaries

In 1952, two young Argentines, Ernesto Guevara, a medical student, and Alberto Ranado, a biochemist, embark on a road trip to discover the real Latin America. The two friends leave Buenos Aires on a beat-up 500cc Norton motorcycle from 1939, driven by a romantic adventurous spirit. When the motorcycle breaks down, the travelers continue hitchhiking and little by little they will get to know a different Latin America. Their experiences awaken in them the men they will become in the future and who will define the ethical and political course of their lives.

not today

Caden Welles is a privileged young man who has the world at his disposal. Going on vacation with his friends to Hyderabad, India, everything takes an unexpected turn when Welles refuses to help a man and his daughter who have nothing to eat.

MaidenTrip

At the age of 14, Laura Dekker embarks on a two-year journey pursuing the dream of becoming the youngest person to sail around the world solo.

Kathmandu a mirror in the sky

This Spanish film is based on real events of a volunteer who went to work in Nepal. The movie introduces us to the old idea of discovering ourselves while helping others. In Nepal, the protagonist will find a society very different from her own, which she is often unable to understand and has to accept.

Towards wild routes (Into The Wild)

If you ever thought of leaving everything behind, grabbing a backpack and venturing into completely unknown terrain; this is the movie for you. Set to music by Eddie Vedeer and stunning snowscapes, the story of idealistic fucking Christopher McCandless moves even the hardest.
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A map for Saturday

In 1872, when Jules Verne began publishing «Around the World in 80 Days,» it sounded like science fiction. Today, airlines sell air tickets to go around the world almost as a matter of course. This documentary tells the story of a television producer who left his privileged position at HBO to travel around the world in 12 months. The documentary portrays the free spirit of the traveler, for whom every day is Saturday (that day where the obligations of the week are left behind, and there is still no need to think about Monday that is coming) about the true meaning of life

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Backpacking Documentary – Filmed during 2010 and 2011, a hitchhiking trip through 15 European countries. A Low Budget Trip Using networks like Couchsurfing.com, tools like Hitchwiki.org, plus jobs like collecting cans for recycling. This is our Journey! We invite you to take your backpack and travel with us.

tracks

This film tells us about the journey of a young woman who in 1977 traveled more than 1,700 miles through the deserts of Australia accompanied by her camels and an inseparable friend of hers, her dog. We invite you to watch this great drama movie in the best quality.

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Eat Pray Love

This is a movie full of drama but at the same time with a bit of comedy where Elizabeth Gilbert (Julia Roberts will star in the movie «Eat Pray Love» since in this movie she is the luckiest woman in the world and the most envied for all the other women since she has money, a husband, a very beautiful mansion and at the same time she has a profession that leads her to have a better job, but suddenly she began to think what it would be like if she didn’t have everything she has. , as her life would really be, all her thoughts led her to leave everything for everything and seek a new solitary life traveling the world, where she will travel in the country of Italy where she will «eat» then go to the country of India where she will «pray» ”and finally he will go to the country of Indonesia where he will love” where all his life will be (Eat Pray Love)

mayo 19, 2023

10 free things to do in Mexico City

by Portal Mochilero mayo 19, 2023

written by Portal Mochilero

National and international tourists choose Mexico City as one of their main destinations to vacation and visit. In the midst of its immensity, there are many attractive places that cannot be left out on the tour.

It is the most populated city in Mexico and combines a rich gastronomy, varied cultural offer and a beautiful historic center. In this installment, we have compiled ten free options to do on your next visit. Here we leave you the list of the 10 free things to do in Mexico City to schedule.

WALK THE HISTORICAL CENTER

In recent years it has become a quiet and safe area for visitors. Among the places that you can see on the tour is the Palace of Fine Arts, which has been declared an Artistic Monument by Unesco, the Plaza de la Constitución, the largest in the city, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace.
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What to do for free what to do in Mexico City

TEOTIHUACAN RUINS

It is one of the archaeological zones of Mexico that receives the most visitors. These are the ruins of one of the largest pre-Hispanic cities in Central America, its importance dating back to the 1st century but it was abandoned around the 7th century. There are striking places like the Pyramid of the Moon or the Calzada de los Muertos. On Sundays, admission is free for national visitors and foreign visitors who prove their residence in Mexico.
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What to do for free what to do in Mexico City

DISCOVER THE SOUMAYA MUSEUM

This building rises 46 meters covered by striking aluminum pieces on the outside. It is on the list among the best museums in Mexico City and for a few years it has opened its doors to the public completely free of charge. In its six floors there are various exhibitions, paintings, murals, paintings and sculptures.
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LECUMBERRI PALACE

This building, which was built at the beginning of the 20th century, served as a prison at one time and was attended by various important figures in Mexican history. It is currently the General Archive of the Nation where various objects of interest are kept, including the 1917 Constitution and various flags.
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CHAPULTEPEC FOREST

It is one of the largest forests in the world with 647 hectares. It is the main vegetal lung of Mexico City and within it there are many activities to do. Admission is free and inside there is a botanical garden, a zoo, several monuments, museums and lakes. You can see the tracks of the old railway that go from the Soumaya Museum to this place.
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PLAZA OF THE THREE CULTURES

This set dates back to three different eras in Mexico City and hence its name. It is in the Tlatelolco neighborhood, which has been the scene of several violent events. Remains of the old part are preserved, but there is also a Catholic temple and current buildings that represent local modernity. There are ruins of a pyramid and other commercial aspects of the pre-Hispanic era.

WALK OF THE REFORM

Especially on Sundays, the route of the avenue between the Paseo de la Reforma buildings and the Almeda Central becomes a huge cycle path to travel by bicycle. If you don’t have one, there is the option to lend or rent it. The required requirement is to leave the documentation and you can see many of the buildings while you exercise.
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VISIT COAYACAN

This charming neighborhood is made up of cobblestone streets, colonial houses and squares with trees. You can spend hours exploring its roads, craft shops and galleries. It is worth strolling through the Plaza de Hidalgo and reaching the nurseries, which is a plant nursery and a public park that has several paths for physical activity. Open every day from 6 in the morning to 6:30 in the afternoon. The 10 best free things to do in Buenos Aires

VISIT THEIR CHURCHES

There are many religious buildings that have an impact due to their architecture and design. It starts from the Basilica of Guadalupe and the Metropolitan Cathedral, which are the two most preferred by travelers. But in the historic center there are others that have a lot of history and tradition such as Santo Domingo, San Francisco and Isabel La Católica. In nearby neighborhoods you will also get other important buildings.

mayo 19, 2023

Five Beautiful Wine Countries You Should Visit at Least Once

by Portal Mochilero noviembre 11, 2021

written by Portal Mochilero

Travelling is one of the most popular social activities all across the globe, and this is not a surprise since visiting various places worldwide can create some of the most beautiful memories.

Travelling is mainly divided into two main categories, visiting places that are popular and everyone knows about and visiting places that are ‘underrated’ and not as popular among travellers in general.

Either way, going to a place you have never been before is always refreshing, doing things you’ve never had the chance to do before always gives a fresh perspective on things in life. In such a manner, you can visit some beautiful wine countries across the world and indulge yourself in a wine travelling experience like never before. Wine countries can refill your energy, provide you with wonderful landscape views, and you can try some of the top-rated wines the country is proud of.

We are listing five beautiful wine countries you should visit at least once in your lifetime, charge your batteries and come out as a whole other person after the experience. So, let’s not waste any more time and get right into it.

France

Considering a study by World Population Review for 2021, we can see that France produces 3,641,900 litres of wine per year. It sounds like a lot, but in essence, it is not, since France is one of the leading countries in the wine industry all over the world.

It is divided into 17 wine regions, and some of the most popular ones are Bordeaux, Loire, Alsace, Burgundy, Rhone, Champagne, and others. Bordeaux is considered one of the best wine regions in the world, and you will experience only positive things when visiting it. Within the Bordeaux region, you will have the chance to experience numerous appellations, and the taste of some wines will remain forever in your memory.

In general, France is the perfect destination for mixing travelling and wine tasting since you can go to the many different wine regions and taste some of the best wines. You can not go wrong with a travel experience in France, from history, architecture and museums to beautiful beaches and wine, they have everything.

Moldova

You may be surprised, but Moldova has to offer some beautiful nature and also some wonderful wines of every type. Not many people know this, but Moldova is also well established in the wine industry. Its wine production is immaculate, and offers a world of flavours distinctive to the territory. To check out some of the Moldovan wines, you can click here and if you do so, notice their score – these wines have been rated high by famous wine experts. For example, their Chateau Purcari Rara Neagra de Purcari from the South Eastern region will take your breath away, and the best part is that most wines have the highest ratings but are not really expensive.

United States

Yes, you are right, the United States is an enormous country, and there are many different places you can visit in the USA. But as for wine, it is best to say that you should visit California if you are a wine lover. The reason is that California is considered by many wine experts the best wine-producing region globally, and many worldwide awarded wines come from this place.

It is difficult to find reasons not to go to California since it has fantastic weather, tremendous beaches, beautiful places to visit, and most importantly, outstanding wines, and this goes for red, white, rose, and sparkling as well. The wine is so impressive that many experts consider this region better for producing wine even than France, and we all know France is a symbol of making quality wines.

Italy

Italian fashion, architecture, history, Italian art, and many other reasons come to mind why one should visit Italy. And also another important reason why you should visit Italy is their magnificent wine.

Italy goes beyond France in wine production since, for 2021, they are the number one country with 4,250,000 litres of wine produced by now. It is an incredible amount, isn’t it?

Italy also has many wine regions, but some of the most popular ones are Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, and Sicily. Every wine region in Italy has its own charm, and trying their wines is a must when visiting, especially for people coming to Europe for the first time.

Croatia

Last but not least, Croatia is a country with wonderful nature and high-level tourism, especially if you visit the city of Dubrovnik in the Dalmatia wine region. Dubrovnik was also where some episodes of the popular Game of Thrones series were filmed, but even before that, this region was extremely popular among tourists. Everything is indeed pretty expensive here, but considering the beauties of the sea, beaches, food, and wines they offer, it is not a surprise. Croatia is the leading country of quality wine produced from all the countries in the Balkans, and in recent years has become part of the elite company of some of the best wine countries in the world. One of their best wine types is Malvasia, and it is one you should definitely try when visiting this wonderful place.

noviembre 11, 2021

If You’re Nervous About Your First Time Traveling, Read This

by Gonzalo Cazenave julio 11, 2017

written by Gonzalo Cazenave

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