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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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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

Surfing the Central Coast of California: Beginner to Intermediate Guide

Jun 3012 min read

Surfing the Central Coast of California: Beginner to Intermediate Guide

A guide to the Central Coast for beginner and intermediate surfers (Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura surf spots)

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...

My Fave Cape Town Beaches

Jun 10, 20236 min read

My Fave Cape Town Beaches

My favorite beaches and surf spots in this city surrounded by two oceans

End of an Era in El Tunco

Oct 16, 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...

A Little Bit of León and Las Peñitas, Nicaragua

Jul 3, 20227 min read

A Little Bit of León and Las Peñitas, Nicaragua

volcano boarding down Cerro Negro, a 50 year old volcano! León is one of the biggest cities in Nicaragua outside the capitol, Managua,...

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