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PESOS IN MY POCKET
stories from a budget traveler + surfer gal
welcome, thanks for being here:)
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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Hidden Gem in Mexico: Visit San Joaquin Pueblo Magico
Your guide to visiting one of Mexico's best kept secrets and off-the-beaten path destinations. Set against the forests of the Sierra...
Feb 12, 20244 min read
Your Budget Guide to San Miguel de Allende
While budget and San Miguel de Allende don't normally go in the same sentence, we are living off a backpacker budget right now and have...
Jan 11, 20247 min read
Todo que Hacer en Todos Santos, Mexico
Here's my little takeaways and advice for seeing the cute desert town of Todos Santos in Baja California. Just about 75 minutes north of...
Dec 27, 20234 min read
Mexico City Hostel Guide
Best hostels in Mexico City from fellow budget backpackers
Nov 26, 202310 min read
Cheap Solo Travel Recs part 3 !
Back at it again with more things that I learned the hard way so that you don't have to! After living and traveling abroad on a budget...
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Cheap 4-day Yucatán Adventure
If you're contemplating a trip to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula but want to keep it on a car-free, true backpacker mode, I got you covered!...
Oct 10, 20239 min read
Your Local Guide to Queretaro's Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve
Use this local's sierra gorda guide for an easy budget adventure in queretaro's biosphere reserve
Aug 19, 20235 min read
Let’s Go on South Africa's Garden Route!
Your budget guide to South Africa's Garden Route, from Cape Town to Addo Elephant National Park and in between!
Jul 25, 20235 min read
Hiking in the Mother City: Cape Town, South Africa
Easy and accessible hiking guide in Cape Town, South Africa.
Jul 12, 20235 min read
Can't-Miss Cape Town Neighborhoods
continuing on with my Cape Town, South Africa series, here is a little overview of my favorite neighborhoods scattered throughout the...
Jun 28, 20234 min read
My Fave Cape Town Beaches
My favorite beaches and surf spots in this city surrounded by two oceans
Jun 10, 20236 min read
Cheap Solo Travel Recs part 2
Here are more tips of mine that have helped me see dozens of countries on a shoestring budget! If you don't mind a little discomfort and...
May 27, 20234 min read
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