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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 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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Your Budget Guide to San Miguel de Allende

Jan 117 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...

Todo que Hacer en Todos Santos, Mexico

Dec 27, 20234 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...

Mexico City Hostel Guide

Nov 26, 202310 min read

Mexico City Hostel Guide

Best hostels in Mexico City from fellow budget backpackers

Cheap 4-day Yucatán Adventure

Oct 10, 20239 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!...

Your Local Guide to Queretaro's Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve

Aug 19, 20235 min read

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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

Hidden gem in Mexico: Xilitla Pueblo Magico + Surrealist Garden

May 26, 20236 min read

Pueblos Magicos

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...

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