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thefridayfive
1. Have you ever stayed in a hostel? If so, where? Did you like it?
i have! i've stayed in hostels both here (when i worked in torres de paine, i had to stay somewhere in puerto natales) and in the states (the first time i stayed in one in south lake tahoe which i loved, one in san francisco; and the second time i stayed in one in los angeles when i visited for a week)
corner hostel in puerto natales - because of WHEN i went, i mainly saw people coming in to work in the park, but other times i did see people on their full trekking gear coming from different parts of the work. had a french roommate with whom we bonded just because another roommate snored ALL night and it was impossible to sleep. it was kind of funny though lol.
mellow mountain hostel in south lake tahoe - this one holds a special place in my hear because it was where i went to live the first time i travelled to tahoe, after my original accomodation fell through. met a lot of awesome people there, and had the same roommates the entire time, which was also great. sadly the next year we couldn't stay there because they got picky with the long stays, WHICH WAS VERY LAME OF THEM. i still love them, take me back.
the urban hotel in san francisco - well this one was actually booked by one of the friends i went to san francisco with, and had no idea it was a hotel. this place is NOT a hotel lmao. it was great though, because we only paid for two and there were three of us hehehe. only one bed in the room but at least the rooms were private. bathroom wasn't. and we were right in front of the chinatown gate.
melrose hostel in los angeles - couldn't find a link to this one, i stayed here with a friend in los angeles the last time i was in the states. it was fun! only-women room, the terrace was great, you couldn't smoke there but it always smelled like weed, amazing. the only thing was the long-ass stair to get there (the entrance was street level but the front desk and rooms were in the second floor lmao and i was carrying TWO big-ass suitcases.
UNHONORABLE MENTION to the banana bungalows hostel in los angeles, in hollywood boulevard (FIRST RED FLAG) - i stayed here for just one night while waiting for my friend and ended up switching to melrose. i hadn't even checked in and a girl came out running because someone had left with her bag, which was supposed to be in custody?????? i-
then some lady staying in the same room as me kept turning on the ac everytime i turned it off lmao bitch. i didn't even shower there and left the next day. honestly it was probably not a great idea to look for something that close to the walk of fame (which is not even that great! but i literally forgot that while i was looking for places to stay, my brain was only thinking 'cheap'). the website makes it seem like a great party type of place and it's not even my vibe, i have no idea what i was thinking okay
2. What is your favorite airport that you've been to? Why?
i remember liking the san francisco airport, but i don't know why? lmao. i don't think i am a big fan of airports after having to take three different flights to get to south lake tahoe the last time i went. i even slept at the reno airport and ended up catching a cold, which sucked, so airports are on my shitlist now.
honorable mention to the santiago de chile airport, because it's the one where i live lol, but they keep making changes to it so maybe i don't like it and just don't know it
3. What is the best museum you have visited on vacation?
ugh i hate that i have to say the ones i saw in the states. it's just that the scale is ridiculous, it's a whole different thing. loved the california academy of sciences in san francisco, and visiting alcatraz was a highlight for me as well.
4. Have you ever made friends while traveling whom you keep in touch with on a regular basis?
yes and no, i've made friends but i barely keep in touch with the ones i see everyday lmao. i try to keep in touch with my friends from south lake tahoe on instagram, but at this point is just us following each other and maybe reacting to a story lol. there's a friend from peru i met in tahoe as well that i try to see when she comes to santiago, but that's like once a year.
5. Have you ever had a conversation with a seatmate on a plane?
i actually haven't! even when i've travelled by myself, i try not to bother and i guess they try the same. can't remember if i've ever had a conversation with a stranger in that way. and if i travel with a friend i obviously do, but they are my friend so duh lol
aw now i feel like i should talk more to people on planes if i travel alone
i am just gonna post it so if there are any typos i guess i'll see it in the future oh well
thefridayfive 1. Have you ever stayed in a hostel? If so, where? Did you like it?
i have! i've stayed in hostels both here (when i worked in torres de paine, i had to stay somewhere in puerto natales) and in the states (the first time i stayed in one in south lake tahoe which i loved, one in san francisco; and the second time i stayed in one in los angeles when i visited for a week)
corner hostel in puerto natales - because of WHEN i went, i mainly saw people coming in to work in the park, but other times i did see people on their full trekking gear coming from different parts of the work. had a french roommate with whom we bonded just because another roommate snored ALL night and it was impossible to sleep. it was kind of funny though lol.
mellow mountain hostel in south lake tahoe - this one holds a special place in my hear because it was where i went to live the first time i travelled to tahoe, after my original accomodation fell through. met a lot of awesome people there, and had the same roommates the entire time, which was also great. sadly the next year we couldn't stay there because they got picky with the long stays, WHICH WAS VERY LAME OF THEM. i still love them, take me back.
the urban hotel in san francisco - well this one was actually booked by one of the friends i went to san francisco with, and had no idea it was a hotel. this place is NOT a hotel lmao. it was great though, because we only paid for two and there were three of us hehehe. only one bed in the room but at least the rooms were private. bathroom wasn't. and we were right in front of the chinatown gate.
melrose hostel in los angeles - couldn't find a link to this one, i stayed here with a friend in los angeles the last time i was in the states. it was fun! only-women room, the terrace was great, you couldn't smoke there but it always smelled like weed, amazing. the only thing was the long-ass stair to get there (the entrance was street level but the front desk and rooms were in the second floor lmao and i was carrying TWO big-ass suitcases.
UNHONORABLE MENTION to the banana bungalows hostel in los angeles, in hollywood boulevard (FIRST RED FLAG) - i stayed here for just one night while waiting for my friend and ended up switching to melrose. i hadn't even checked in and a girl came out running because someone had left with her bag, which was supposed to be in custody?????? i-
then some lady staying in the same room as me kept turning on the ac everytime i turned it off lmao bitch. i didn't even shower there and left the next day. honestly it was probably not a great idea to look for something that close to the walk of fame (which is not even that great! but i literally forgot that while i was looking for places to stay, my brain was only thinking 'cheap'). the website makes it seem like a great party type of place and it's not even my vibe, i have no idea what i was thinking okay
2. What is your favorite airport that you've been to? Why?
i remember liking the san francisco airport, but i don't know why? lmao. i don't think i am a big fan of airports after having to take three different flights to get to south lake tahoe the last time i went. i even slept at the reno airport and ended up catching a cold, which sucked, so airports are on my shitlist now.
honorable mention to the santiago de chile airport, because it's the one where i live lol, but they keep making changes to it so maybe i don't like it and just don't know it
3. What is the best museum you have visited on vacation?
ugh i hate that i have to say the ones i saw in the states. it's just that the scale is ridiculous, it's a whole different thing. loved the california academy of sciences in san francisco, and visiting alcatraz was a highlight for me as well.
4. Have you ever made friends while traveling whom you keep in touch with on a regular basis?
yes and no, i've made friends but i barely keep in touch with the ones i see everyday lmao. i try to keep in touch with my friends from south lake tahoe on instagram, but at this point is just us following each other and maybe reacting to a story lol. there's a friend from peru i met in tahoe as well that i try to see when she comes to santiago, but that's like once a year.
5. Have you ever had a conversation with a seatmate on a plane?
i actually haven't! even when i've travelled by myself, i try not to bother and i guess they try the same. can't remember if i've ever had a conversation with a stranger in that way. and if i travel with a friend i obviously do, but they are my friend so duh lol
aw now i feel like i should talk more to people on planes if i travel alone
i am just gonna post it so if there are any typos i guess i'll see it in the future oh well
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Oh, wow. Glad you found somewhere better pdq.
3. Did you have a favourite science exhibit?
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but i loved the aquarium (here in chile we don't realyy have aquariums that big, so that was a novelty) and the rainforest (because frogs)
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