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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 been living, traveling, and working abroad for 4 years. feel free to explore my adventure travel guides -- from hidden gems of mexico, surfing perfect points, high altitude mountains, and more. send me a message if you are ready to start planning!

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Guide to best daytrips from Puebla, Mexico

Nov 45 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.

Surfing La Saladita on a backpacker budget

Oct 306 min read

Surfing La Saladita on a backpacker budget

Tips for visiting La Saladita surf beach on a backpacker budget

A daytrip to Lo de Marcos, a calm escape in the Riviera Nayarit

Sep 283 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.

Your essential travel guide to Xalapa, Coatepec, and Xico, Veracruz

Sep 109 min read

Pueblos Magicos

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

Visit Aculco, Mexico: a lovely pueblo magico and its waterfalls

Aug 265 min read

Pueblos Magicos

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.

First time tips for Cuernavaca, Mexico: the city of eternal spring

Aug 196 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!

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