How The Greek Crisis Affects Mexico’s Peso

WORLD.- Some people think that what happens in another country's economy doesn't affect their country, especially if its a thousand miles away, or in a different continent for that matter. Even in Tijuana, which is a border city and where pesos and dollars are common currency, it is not unlikely to hear that if dollars […]

April 13, 2017

Mexican Airline Has Emergency Landing In Ireland

WORLD.- A flight that took off from Distrito Federal towards Paris, was forced to cut its trip short before actually landing on their destination. The plane from Mexican company Aeromexico landed in Shannon, Ireland in order to prevent an accident after their cargo hold caught on fire. This morning, Airlive.net official Twitter page announced that […]

April 13, 2017

Nearly 3,000 Migrants Rescued From The Strait Of Sicily

According to the Italian Coast Guard, over the last 24 hours approximately 2,900 immigrants were rescued from the Strait Of Silicy. They were saved thanks to 21 rescue missions coordinated by the Roman Coast Guard Headquarters and the Ministry of Infrastructures and Transportation. The immigrants were rescued by three Italian ships and a Spanish one, […]

April 13, 2017

No Clues To Be Found Regarding Space X Explosion

Cape Canaveral.- Yesterday, Space X's rocket ship in collaboration with NASA, exploited once again after trying to provide the astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) with supplies and equipment. Elon Musk, the entrepreneur behind Space X, said that there is still no information which reveals the cause of explosion. He explained on Twitter, that […]

April 13, 2017

Italy Is Searching For Mexico’s Best Pizza Man

MEXICO.- Italy might be the place were the first pizza was ever cooked, Mexico quickly adapted this dish putting it's on style to it, where we are able to find a classic 'Mexican pizza' (with jalapeños, chorizo and beans) or even some outstanding variations such as a mole, cochinita pibil, chilaquiles or birria pizza. This […]

April 13, 2017

Pride Initiative: For a better treatment at ports of entry

During his recent visit to San Diego, California, the federal Congressman from Southern Texas, Henry Cuellar, presented the PRIDE initiative. The goal is to improve the professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence among the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officers and their interaction with the public at the Mexico ports of entry. The politician with […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico’s President Admitted To The Hospital For Emergency Surgery

MEXICO.- Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto, was forced to cancel his tour around the globe given that he was admitted to the ER to receive surgery this morning. Through a statement, Mexico's Presidency mentioned that the President went into surgery after feeling physical pain early in the morning, an ailment that led him to the […]

April 13, 2017

Man Executed By Hanging In Japan

JAPAN.- Back in 2007, 44 year-old Tsukasa Kanda was sentenced to death along with two other individuals, for the murder of a young girl in Nagoya as she was making her way back home after work. Kanda reportedly found his accomplices through the internet, and according to News On Japan, Kanda and his partners abducted […]

April 13, 2017

Up To 12,000 People Expected for Baja’s “Ruta Del Vino Bicycle Ride & Wine Festival”

TIJUANA.- The Secretary of Tourism announced that Valle de Guadalupe will be host to the first ever "Ruta del Vino Bicycle Ride & Wine Festival", part of a series of events promoting the many sides of Baja tourist spots. During a press conference, Tourism Marketing Director, Edrick Reyes Melendez, pointed out that the agency promotes […]

April 13, 2017

3×2? 6! That’s How Many Events We Have For You This Weekend In Tijuana and San Diego

TIJUANA/SAN DIEGO.- Moving up to Thursdays so you can get a head start on things, here is a list of activities that are sure to motivate you in to trying new things. Of course, we can always visit our favorite bar or have a house party just for the sake of having fun with our […]

April 13, 2017

Grand Plans at the Grand Hotel Tijuana

TIJUANA.– One of the things I enjoy about culture, food and travel writing are the comments and responses I get when publishing a new article. After posting a recent piece on the "Top 10 Travel Warnings for Baja California", I received a very nice email from Gerardo Delgado, the Operations Manager at the Grand Hotel […]

April 13, 2017

Want A Free House? Italy Is Giving One Away

Gangi, a Sicilian village located in Italy, is giving away houses. No, it's not a joke, this initiative is part of a campaign that is looking to renew the town's life and attract more tourist. The village can be found just a few feet from the Etna volcano, its population is of approximately 7,000 citizens. […]

April 13, 2017

11 Retirement Homes In Tijuana Inspected After Tragedy In Mexicali

TIJUANA.- After a retirement home in Mexicali went up in flames, leaving 16 seniors deceased, 5 injured, and the rest taken into temporary shelter, today in Tijuana, several safety inspections will take place in order to supervise the security conditions of the retirement homes of the city, making sure that they meet the permits required […]

April 13, 2017

The competitiveness of Mexicali

Mexicali is the most competitive city of Mexico's northern border, according to the 2014 Urban Competitiveness Index (ICU, for its Spanish initials) presented by the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), which measures the capacity of Mexican cities to attract and retain talent and investment, in other words, it evaluates the quality of life and business […]

April 13, 2017

Baja Gets Major Tourism Boost During Past Weekend

With hotel occupancy up a 90% from two weeks ago, according to the State Secretary of Tourism, Óscar Jesús Escobedo Carignan, this weekend was very beneficial for tourism in Baja. "Following our policies of promoting Baja, here at SECTURE we have focused on showing the great tourism the region has to offer, alongside the members […]

April 13, 2017

Attend “The Innovator’s DNA” Workshop In Tijuana

Do Innovation will present a workshop available for all entrepreneurs who want to learn how to launch their projects. Are you creative and have great ideas, but just don't know how to make them possible? This event is for you. Jorge Barba and Ernesto Mila are to technology experts who want two share their knowledge […]

April 13, 2017

Evictions From “El Bordo” Increased Crimes In Tijuana

TIJUANA.- President of the Citizen Committee for Public Safety, Genaro de la Torre Quintamar expressed that there has been a crime increase among the streets that are close to Tijuana's river canalization. "There have been many house robberies, and the presence of homeless has increased, these are matter that we are working on with some […]

April 13, 2017

Wedding Gown On eBay For Sale: Sad Love Story Included

UNITED KINGDOM.- A woman who got stood up before reaching the altar is selling her wedding dress on eBay. This isn't weird at all, people sell everything on eBay these days. But, what was unorthodox is the story attached to it. The owner, whose identity remains anonymous, wrote a heartbreaking story in order to describe […]

April 13, 2017

“Titanic” Composer Dies In Plane Crash

ESTADOS UNIDOS.- According to his personal assistant, Sylvia Patrycja, James Horner, the composer behind several of the most memorable soundtracks in the history of film passed away yesterday, after his plane crashed while flying over Santa Barbara, California. "We have lost a brilliant person, with a great heart and incredible talent. He passed away doing […]

April 13, 2017

4th Wine Gala Will Take Place At Culinary Art School

With the purpose of strengthening the culinary and wine scene in Baja, as well as making it one of the main anchor for touristic promotion, this upcoming Friday, July 3rd starting at 7:00, the 4th 'Wine Gala' will take place. During a press conference, Ives Gabriel Lelevier Ramos, Undersecretary of State Tourism, reinstated the importance […]

April 13, 2017