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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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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
Hidden gem in Mexico: Xilitla Pueblo Magico + Surrealist Garden
You do not want to miss the magical town of Xilitla, San Luis Potosi, Mexico -- here's how to do it on public transport on a budget! In...
May 26, 20236 min read
Guide to Public Transit and Hiking Nevado de Toluca from Mexico City
Hiking Nevado de Toluca on a daytrip from CDMX on public transport
May 5, 20236 min read
Visiting Amealco, Queretaro: Land of the "Lele" Doll
your guide to the up-and-coming pueblo magico of amealco, queretaro, home of the lele doll and beautiful forests!
Apr 2, 20235 min read
Visiting Tequisquiapan + Wineries in Queretaro, Mexico
Visiting the wine region of Mexico and Tequisquiapan pueblo magico
Mar 12, 20235 min read
Un Viaje Pequeña por la Costa Oaxaqueña.. visiting Mazunte, Mexico
the perfect daytrip from Puerto Escondido or Huatulco
Feb 20, 20235 min read
Your Local Guide to Visiting Bernal, Mexico's tallest monolith and pueblo magico!
Visiting Bernal, Queretaro as a daytrip
Dec 23, 20223 min read
Visiting Grutas de Tolantongo on a Budget 2024
Your budge-friendly travel guide for visiting Grutas Tolantongo in 2024
Nov 14, 20227 min read
Mi Querido Querétaro: your guide to this pretty city from a local
Your local, budget tips to seeing the lovely Queretaro, a safe and comfortable city in central Mexico
Oct 24, 20225 min read
End of an Era in El Tunco
El Tunco what a special special place. When I envisioned the full ‘gap year’ of travel that I had this past year, El Salvador remained as...
Oct 16, 20225 min read
Good Vibes and More in El Salvador
Just arriving in the Salvador airport, I already knew I made the right decision. The countryside is beautifully green, and the airport is...
Sep 3, 20224 min read
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