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Ensenada Road Trip: From the Cheese Cave to Top Dining Destinations

April 14, 2015 // 6 Comments

La Cava de Marcelo, Ojos Negros, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA – When El Gringo and family roll into the municipality of Ensenada, we’re usually headed for a weekend, tour or a great day in the Valle de Guadalupe, just northeast of Baja California’s third largest city. It’s been a while since we’ve [Read More]

A Gringo in Mexico’s 10 Travel Warnings for Baja California

March 30, 2015 // 55 Comments

Poco Cielo Hotel & Restaurant, La Mision, Baja California, Mexico

BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO – I’m often asked by stateside friends about our family’s experiences traveling in and around Baja California. We drive just south of the border from San Diego 2-3 times a month for weekend stays on the beaches of Rosarito Beach and Ensenada, great [Read More]

Bodegas F. Rubio: A Family Affair in the Valle de Guadalupe

February 17, 2015 // 0 Comments

Bodegas F. Rubio, Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

VALLE DE GUADALUPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA – “Twelve years ago, my father was planning for retirement, so he bought some land here in the Valle and decided to build a ranch.” Francisco Rubio swept his hand across the front windows of the vineyard’s tasting room and deli, [Read More]

Who’s Shooting the Great Chefs of Baja California?

October 20, 2014 // 5 Comments

Josue Castro, The Kitchen, Zona Centro, TJ22000, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Inside Tijuana Photographer Josue Castro’s New Photo Series: Puro Hedonismo. Hedonismo Puro. TIJUANA, BAJA CALIFORNIA – Photographer Josue Castro’s Tijuana studio – The Kitchen – is similar to Warhol’s 60’s era Factory in a number of ways. Josue and [Read More]

Valle de Guadalupe: Of Wine and Russians in Baja California

March 12, 2013 // 9 Comments

VALLE DE GUADALUPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA – In the 90’s and much of the 2000’s, your Gringo loved nothing more than a day spent with family and/or friends just south of the border in Baja California. The drive from San Diego was quick and transporting…taking an hour or two to [Read More]