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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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Best Daytrips from Mexico City 2024

Mar 269 min read

Pueblos Magicos

Best Daytrips from Mexico City 2024

all my favorite daytrips from mexico city on public transport

Your Guide to Summiting Iztaccihuatl: Mexico’s Third Highest Peak!

Mar 159 min read

Your Guide to Summiting Iztaccihuatl: Mexico’s Third Highest Peak!

my first hand experience summitting iztaccihuatl volcano in mexico with a guide

Things to Do in León, Guanajuato, Mexico on a Budget

Mar 114 min read

Things to Do in León, Guanajuato, Mexico on a Budget

your tips to visiting leon, the biggest city in guanajuato, mexico and an underrated destination!

Spend One Day in Monterrey, Mexico

Feb 255 min read

Spend One Day in Monterrey, Mexico

visiting monterrey mexico for less than 24 hours on a backpacker's budget!

4-day Oaxaca City and Daytrips

Feb 189 min read

4-day Oaxaca City and Daytrips

Want to maximize a few days in Oaxaca? Read on for some of my favorite highlights of one of the most culturally rich destinations in...

Hidden Gem in Mexico: Visit San Joaquin Pueblo Magico

Feb 124 min read

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...

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