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Backpacking Brunette

Because life is not meant to be lived in one place

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If you have any questions or just want to say hola, please don’t hesitate to shoot me an email, leave a comment on a blog post or send me a message on Instagram.

Follow me on Instagram for real-time updates on my latest adventures and glimpses of my daily life as an expat in Querétaro, Mexico.

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🦋🍻🪩 swipe to the end to see what la tempo 🦋🍻🪩 swipe to the end to see what la temporada de lluvias en Guadalajara is really like ⛈️
Cheers to my first week back in Guadalajara 🥂 Cheers to my first week back in Guadalajara 🥂

1️⃣ I have a whole list in my Notes of all the new places I want to check out in GDL, but @luzyboom will always have a special place en mi corazón ❤️‍🔥

2️⃣ Ty @giulialeone for doing @roothousegdl twice in one week for me. Your sacrifice was appreciated 🍕

3️⃣ Finally got to tick “see a performance at the Teatro Degollado” off my Guadalajara bucket list ✅ 

4️⃣ Kinda digging the overcast skies & nightly tormentas of rainy season ⛈

5️⃣ 🥂🥂🥂

Speaking of new places I want to check out in Guadalajara…What would you like to see me share here?

Restaurants? Bars? Museums? Shops? Let me know 👇🏼
I love you more than a wide-angle selfie 🫶🏼 I love you more than a wide-angle selfie 🫶🏼
This weekend in Detroit has me rethinking “west This weekend in Detroit has me rethinking “west side, best side” 🤔

1️⃣ My lil heart feeling v v full after getting to spend so much quality time with @amydunleavy 🥰

2️⃣ I took the train from Niles to Royal Oak. It cost $53 and took 4 hours and 20 minutes. Amtrak could improve their wifi situation, but other than that, a good experience overall.

3️⃣ Not a selfie, a loanie 💁🏻‍♀️

4️⃣ Even with the rain delay and the fact that the Tigers played like 💩, ‘twas still a fab evening at Comerica.

5️⃣ You can take the girl out of México, but the girl will still lose her mind when she opens her Modelo at the exact moment that the stadium plays Peso Pluma.

6️⃣ Yesssss, @spotlitedetroit 🪩🪩🪩

7️⃣ $2 Jell-O shots 

8️⃣ & pool—what more could you need?

9️⃣ Can’t wait for these two to come to Guadalajara! Thanks for such an awesome weekend 🥳
Things to do in La Paz, Baja California Sur 🇲🇽

We visited La Paz in November & even thought it was a tad bit windy, I loved being there during shoulder season to enjoy the beautiful beaches w/o the crowds.

Here are tips & recommendations for La Paz, México:

1️⃣ Playa Balandra was named one of the best beaches in the world for a reason & is absolutely worth the hype. Pack tennis shoes for the short but rocky hike up to this incredible overlook.

2️⃣ If you can swing it, I highly recommend having your own set of wheels in La Paz. The best beaches are located a ways outside of the city. If you can’t or don’t want to rent a car, public transportation is also an option.

3️⃣ Because it’s a protected site, Playa Balandra only lets in a set number of visitors each day. In the morning, the park starts letting visitors in around 8 a.m. Then, the staff clears everyone out around noon before letting people in again around 1 p.m. Entry is free.

4️⃣ My ideal day is to spend the morning at Playa Balandra & the afternoon at Playa Tecolote just down the road. There are restaurants on the beach & boat tours departs from here for Isla Espíritu Santo.

5️⃣ Even during high season, I’m sure there’s enough room for visitors to spread out at Playa Tecolote. You can also drive your car right onto the beach & camp here.

6️⃣ @oysterhousebyfism was our fave dinner spot in La Paz. These ostiones fritos were 🔥

7️⃣ One of the best things to do in La Paz is stroll along the malecón. This waterfront boardwalk is a perfect place to watch the sunset.

8️⃣ Looking for a beach close to downtown La Paz? You can bike to Playa Coromuel which has calm, swimmable waters.

9️⃣ Save this mini travel guide for later OR send it to someone you want to visit La Paz with 🥰
Pros & cons of going to the beach in México in Ju Pros & cons of going to the beach in México in June 🤔

Pro 👉🏼 Very few ppl on the trail from Boca de Tomatlán to Playa Ánimas (un hike increíble just south of Puerto Vallarta)

Con 👉🏼 When I say it was HOT, I mean I couldn’t be outside from 3-6 pm (no podía aguantar el calor) 🥵

At least there were cold chejuinos & beautiful atardeceres waiting for me back in Guadalajara 🌅
Sari not sorry 😘 Back in Guadalajara after two Sari not sorry 😘

Back in Guadalajara after two weeks in the Mitten! 

Feeling very grateful that even after so many years of living abroad, Michigan still very much feels like home 💕
the drop on slide four was worth every second of t the drop on slide four was worth every second of the two hours we waited in line to get into the festival 🙃

no, I do not recommend Akamba. yes, I will definitely go next year.
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Who is Backpacking Brunette?

Hi, I’m Alex Wittman! When it comes to having big adventures on a small budget, no one does it better than me. Five years ago, I moved to Spain with less than $1,000 to my name. I’ve been living abroad and traveling the world ever since.

From money to the downsides of expat life, you can always count on me to keep it real. I want to help you tackle your bucket list regardless of what’s in your bank account. You in?

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