Hey There
Hey there – we’re Jolien & Tobias, the couple behind MyCataleya. We're travelers, parents, entrepreneurs—and yes, always halfway to our next destination.
Our story
Hey, we’re Jolien & Tobias, the duo behind MyCataleya—and chances are, we’ve already Googled your next destination (and probably stayed there).
We’ve explored 64 countries (and counting), lived in 4, and created vacation rentals in 3 of our favorite spots: Bradenton (Florida), Forstwald (Germany), and Els Poblets (Spain).
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We met during our EMBA in the UK, bonded over a love for airports and good wine, and never looked back. After calling Florida, Düsseldorf, and Belgium home, we’re now based in Zurich—still traveling, still hosting, now with a toddler who's already got 15 countries under her diaper belt.
And that’s what MyCataleya is all about: helping you travel smarter, host better, and enjoy more freedom—with or without the tiny humans.
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WHAT WE DO:
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1. TRAVEL TIPS & HACKS
After 64 countries, we’ve picked up more than just passport stamps. From baby flight hacks to hidden foodie gems, we share what actually works—no fluff, just field-tested travel advice.
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2. LIST YOUR PROPERTY
We turned 5 of our own homes into top-rated vacation rentals. We can help you do the same—from setting up your Airbnb and/or Booking.comto attracting dream guests and getting 5-star reviews without burnout.
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3. STAY IN BRADENTON
Our two condos in Shorewalk, Bradenton are 2800 sq ft of beachy calm, 15 minutes from Anna Maria Island and 5 minutes from IMG Academy. Come for the sunshine, stay for the insider tips.
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4. PARTNER WITH US
Got a vacation rental, boutique hotel, or travel product? We help bring your brand into the spotlight—with real feedback and authentic exposure to an audience that actually travels.
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5. SHOP TRAVEL GEAR
We’ve tested all the stuff so you don’t have to. Our store is stocked with travel gear for babies, kids, and parents that makes every trip a little smoother (and tantrum-proof-ish).
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6. BOOK EXPERIENCES
From dolphin tours to desert hikes, we connect you with vetted tours and activities we've tried ourselves—because reading 400 TripAdvisor reviews is our job, not yours.
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7. TRAVEL GUIDES
Forget generic. Our travel guides are packed with curated itineraries, local eats, and real-life recommendations—because no one has time for tourist traps.
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8. LEARN & EARN
Want to travel more and earn more? Our host coaching, STR bootcamp and mini courses teach you how to turn your rental into passive income (while you're sipping sangria somewhere fabulous).
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We’re not influencers. We’re real travelers, hands-on hosts, and family adventurers.
Whether you're booking your next stay, launching your rental, or packing up the kids for a flight across the world—we’re here to help make it easier, smarter, and a hell of a lot more fun.
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📩 Got questions? Ideas? Want to say hi?
Reach out via Email, WhatsApp, or Facebook to share your feedback, or let us know how we can make your next stay even better.
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Hope you enjoy these places as much as we do!
