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PESOS IN MY POCKET
stories from a budget traveler + surfer gal
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i'm katia, a california girl that has spent 4 years living, traveling, and working abroad. feel free to explore my adventure travel guides -- from hidden gems of mexico, surfing perfect points, high altitude mountains, and more :)
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Right point break paradise near Huatulco, Mexico on a budget
Your backpacker's guide to surfing a favorite wave on the coastline of Oaxaca
35 minutes ago7 min read
Roadtrip along the Gulf Coast of Veracruz, Mexico
Off-the-beaten path road trip through the state of Veracruz, Mexico: Chachalacas, Cempoala, Quiahuitzlan, and El Tajin
Apr 94 min read
One day in Zihuatanejo, an authentic gem on Mexico's Costa Grande
Tips for visiting Zihuatanejo pueblo magico for backpackers in 2025
Mar 143 min read
Budget Surf Trip to Troncones, Mexico
A solo traveler's recommendations for surfing and visiting Troncones, Mexico in 2025
Mar 37 min read
Visit Cadereyta, Queretaro: a quiet pueblo magico in central Mexico
Your local guide to the pueblo magico of Cadereyta, Queretaro, Mexico, an easy and afforrdable daytrip
Feb 154 min read
Guide to best daytrips from Puebla, Mexico
Fun towns, historical sites, and outdoor adventures accessible in a day from the city of Puebla, Mexico.
Nov 4, 20245 min read
Surfing one of Mexico's best lefts on a backpacker budget
Tips for visiting La Saladita surf beach on a backpacker budget
Oct 30, 20246 min read
A daytrip to Lo de Marcos, a calm escape in the Riviera Nayarit
Daytrip tips for visiting Lo de Marcos, Nayarit on a budget 2024.
Sep 28, 20243 min read
Your essential travel guide to Xalapa, Coatepec, and Xico, Veracruz
Recommendations for visiting the underrated city of Xalapa, Mexico and nearby Coatepec and Xico pueblos magicos
Sep 10, 20249 min read
Visit Aculco, Mexico: a lovely pueblo magico and its waterfalls
How to visit Aculco: a pueblo magico 2 hours north of Mexico City known for its cheese, its whitewashed colonial center, and waterfalls.
Aug 26, 20245 min read
First time tips for Cuernavaca, Mexico: the city of eternal spring
Visit Cuernavaca, Morelos on a budget in 2024, an authentic getaway from Mexico City!
Aug 19, 20246 min read
Surfing the Central Coast of California: Beginner to Intermediate Guide
A guide to the Central Coast for beginner and intermediate surfers (Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura surf spots)
Jun 30, 202412 min read
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