Archive - Hostel Takeover

Tristan's Guide to a Quarter Life Crisis

Greetings from remote Alaska...

Jul 5, 2023 •

April 2023

The World's Most Informative Back Tattoo

Everything you need to know about Colombian soccer as outlined by one dude's back.

Apr 1, 2023 •

February 2023

I Accidentally Walked in Medellín Fashion Week

A consistent theme of my trip is that I never know what is happening.

Feb 23, 2023 •

I Am Currently Living in a Garage in Medellín

I don't think this is the life my parents envisioned for me.

Feb 9, 2023 •

January 2023

I Got Food Poisoning at a Mexican Subway So You Don’t Have To

From food poisoning to police bribes to a racist dog, the end of 2022 was eventful.

Jan 8, 2023 •

December 2022

Shitlist & Hitlist: Monterrey

What I liked, what I loved and most importantly what I hated.

Dec 18, 2022 •

Monterrey PT. 3/3: The Mexican Cha Cha Slide

How Billy Ray Cyrus inspired the most popular dance in Mexico

Dec 13, 2022 •

November 2022

Monterrey PT. 2/3: The Guy Who Ate Breakfast With El Chapo

He felt safer in Sinaloa than he did in Chicago

Nov 25, 2022 •

Monterrey PT. 1/3: The Hostel That Was Also a Jersey Store

An update from your favorite hostel receptionist and soccer jersey saleswoman

Nov 21, 2022 •

Shitlist & Hitlist: Mexico City

What I liked, what I loved and most importantly what I hated.

Nov 11, 2022 •

Female Wrestling, Salsa Dancing and one Fake Ass Football Player

It's girls' night out in Mexico City and you're invited!

Nov 4, 2022 •

October 2022

The Mysterious Man with the Flan

Our Mexico City Hallmark movie

Oct 29, 2022 •

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