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Best of Baja 2016: Best Asian Food Restaurant Goes to “Saketori-ya”
Here you can find the "best ramen in Tijuana," and is the definite winner of the "Best Asian Food Restaurant" category of the Best Of Baja 2016. Going to Saketori-Ya is like being in a Japanese Market, because even though they serve every dish in a very fancy way, the food tastes very authentic. This […]
Best of Baja 2016: Best Food Truck Goes To “El Food Truck”
Thanks to "los chatos" -official fans of the place- this food truck located in Tecate won the first place of the "Best Breakfast" category in the Best of Baja Awards 2016. This food truck is simply called "El Food Truck," and has managed to position itself as the winner thanks to their loyal customers and […]
THE FACTORS BEHIND STAFF TURNOVER
As we know, today Staff Turnover at the operative level in Baja California represents an important problem and a red flag for the soul of the maquiladora industry, the human resources department. In an interview with Business Conexion, Lourdes de Regil, a partner in the company Soluciones Productivas; executives of PC Manufacturing (PC MFG); the […]
Best of Baja 2016: Casa Marcelo Has the Best Baja Breakfast
Since Ramonetti at "La Cava de Marcelo" announced its arrival in the city of Ensenada it only had one purpose: to bring the freshness, quality and excellence of its dairy products that have made them known worldwide. From Ojos Negros to the city of Ensenada, more than a year ago, "Casa Marcelo" opened its doors […]
Best of Baja 2016: Norte Brewing Co. Is the Best Tasting Room
Norte Brewing Co. is the only tasting room in the city that is located more than five feet high. Nobody cares if it's in an old parking lot, the view and beer are more than worth it. [/p] Photo: Matthew Suarez Drinking a beer in Norte always leaves you with a good feeling. They've been […]
Haitians Celebrated Their Independence Day in Tijuana
While everyone was enjoying New Year's Eve and Day activities, Haitians gathered at "La Casa del Migrante" (The Migrant House) to celebrate their Independence Day. This reunion had one very important element to make them feel like home, a big pot of Joumou, a traditional Haitian soup that was banned for locals during the colonial […]
Merida, Yucatan Is One of the Top 5 Cities to Visit on 2017
If one of your New Year's purposes is to travel, then maybe you should start putting certain destinations in your bucket list, and Merida can be a great option. According to a Lonely Planet guide called "Best in Travel 2017," Merida is on the top 10 cities to visit in case you want to have […]
Startup Weekend Between Tijuana and San Diego to Be Held on January
At the end of January, Startup Weekend will arrive to Tijuana and San Diego to create a space where entrepreneurs can present their projects, be advised by experts and mentors, and perhaps be one of the winners. Startup Weekend is an event powered by Google For Entrepreneurs. Proudly a Techstars Startup Program, which mission is […]
25 Cruise Ships Will Arrive to Ensenada in January
The Delegate of the Ministry of State Tourism (SECTURE) in Ensenada, Héctor Rosas, indicated that these 25 cruise ships will have around 57,000 passengers on board during the first month of 2017, estimating that there will be 46,000 passengers who disembark to enjoy the benefits and tourist attractions of the city. "The treatment and attention […]
High Possibility of Snowfall This Weekend in Baja California
BAJA CALIFORNIA.- The National Meteorological Service (SMN) is reporting that we can expect on Saturday, Dec. 31 and Sunday, Jan. 1, periods of rain and showers through the region, there is also potential for some snowfall. Until a few days ago the SMN did not report the possibility of a snowfall in the mountainous areas […]
7 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s in Tjiuana
TIJUANA.- This weekend is New Year's Eve, and while many already know where they will celebrate, there are other lost souls who do not know how to celebrate this amazing night. Therefore, we leave you here a short list of some events that will put an end to your agony (if this is your case). […]
Mexican Film Industry Just Had Its Most Productive Year Ever
Mexico has surpassed the number of films produced during its Golden Age in the 1950. With a total of 160 films and more than 1.3 billion pesos ($62,000,000 USD) collected in 2016, the Mexican Institute of Cinematography (Imcine) highlighted that it has been the best year of Mexican cinema in terms of number of productions. […]
“La Rumorosa” Road to Close on New Year’s Eve
Last week, La Rumorosa welcomed Christmas in a very white and cold way, and although this might not happen again this weekend, authorities are still preparing for possible rain and snowfall on New Year's Eve. At the moment, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) has not disclosed any possibility of rain or snow in the region, […]
Jail and Fines for Those Who Make Jokes at 911 Today
The United States has an April Fools Day every April 1st, which is a day to play practical jokes or spread hoaxes in the web or real world, while in Mexico, this "prank day" happens every Dec. 28 under the same dynamic, and is called "Día de los Santos Inocentes" (Holy Innocents Day). That is […]
#CurvyBloggersMX, A Great Inclusive Movement in Mexico
It was through social media that the movement called #CurvyBloggersMx was presented to the community with the mission of promoting diversity among women with curves so "women can gain strength and have a happier and better life without being ashamed of their bodies." After the first successful 100% Mexican campaign directed by Pris Arias "La […]
A Gringo in Mexico’s Top 25 Baja Bites 2016
As a San Diego-based writer of Mexican food, culture, and travel, I'm in a fortunate position both geographically and gastronomically. The international border and gateway to Baja California is only twenty tasty minutes away by car. Across the frontera lies a plethora of culinary delights from street food to fine dining, from traditional to […]
Fewer Incidents This Christmas in Baja California
All kinds of accidents happened between Dec. 24 and 25: Explosions by fireworks, family violence, fires, vehicular accidents, and more; however, the Ministry of State Public Security (SSPE) said that this years reports decreased compared to 2016. Baja California dialed emergency numbers on Christmas Eve (Noche Buena) and Christmas. More than 8 thousand calls that […]
Mexican Students Win Second Place in Robochallenge Contest in Romania
Students of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), obtained the second place, in the international contest RoboChallenge in the category of Air Race, developed by the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania. The students who won the final against the squad of Turkey are Eduardo Olvera Ramírez and Mario Alberto Troncoso Andreu from the Interdisciplinary Professional Unit […]
8 Baja Events in 2017 You Can’t Miss
The year 2016 is about to end, so it wouldn't be weird at all if you decide to start making plans for 2017. Prepare for a series of upcoming events that will bring us beer, music and lots of fun! Here we present some of the events that will take place in the region next […]
Best of Baja: Beer Festival Nominees 2016
A few years ago, "beer festivals" where something that happened very rarely in the region, and even so, they didn't even qualified as a REAL festival for some. But those dark times are behind us, because the popularity of craft beer has grown in the state and people are now demanding quality events revolving around […]