https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/talesfrombaja.xml https://talesfrombaja.com https://talesfrombaja.com Tales from Baja is a collection of stories from our travels south of the border. In this podcast, you will hear from the people who live, work and visit this wonderful region. We will explore tales about heritage, culture, entrepreneurship, and passion in Baja California, Mexico. episodic Adriana & Dominic Tales from Baja is a collection of stories from our travels south of the border. In this podcast, you will hear from the people who live, work and visit this wonderful region. We will explore tales about heritage, culture, entrepreneurship, and passion in Baja California, Mexico. podcast en-us Copyright 2026 Tales From Baja Copyright 2026 Tales From Baja Adriana & Dominic https://talesfrombaja.com https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/orig/616146.jpg Tales From Baja Blubrry Podcasting: https://www.blubrry.com/ no http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss bc072dd8-4417-52c3-8027-d6bd58b2c7a8 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:03:46 -0500 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:03:46 -0500 https://talesfrombaja.com/collin-corrigan-owner-cerveceria-transpeninsular/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=689 Adriana & Dominic Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:03:46 -0500 1:09:57 false Adriana & Dominic How does a San Diegan start a brewery in Baja, California? It starts with a passion and love for the land and its people. Hear the story of Collin Corrigan, Owner of Cerveceria Transpeninsular in Ensenada. He talks about the craft beer industry in Nort... How does a San Diegan start a brewery in Baja, California? It starts with a passion and love for the land and its people. Hear the story of Collin Corrigan, Owner of Cerveceria Transpeninsular in Ensenada. He talks about the craft beer industry in Northern Baja, the road to opening Cerveceria Transpeninsular, we reminisce about... http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TALES-FROM-BAJA-LOGO.jpg https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-21-drew-deckman-executive-chef-deckmans/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=679 Adriana & Dominic Mon, 10 Aug 2020 01:54:48 -0400 0:58:11 false Adriana & Dominic Michelin Star Chef Drew Deckman has worked all over the world including France, Germany, Switzerland, China, Hawaii, Italy, Mexico and even was a personal chef to a Hollywood star in Los Angeles. Drew talks about how his culinary journey brought him to... Michelin Star Chef Drew Deckman has worked all over the world including France, Germany, Switzerland, China, Hawaii, Italy, Mexico and even was a personal chef to a Hollywood star in Los Angeles. Drew talks about how his culinary journey brought him to Valle de Guadalupe and the vision behind his renowned restaurants, Deckman’s, Conchas de... http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-20-ochentos-pizza-el-chivo-grunon/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=672 Adriana & Dominic Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:54:37 -0400 0:40:49 false Adriana & Dominic Nestled at the base of the hillside in San Antonio de Las Minas, Ensenada, hear the story of Ochentos Pizza and El Chivo Gruñón Artesenal Cervecería. It’s a story of family, community and love. This podcast is best consumed with thoughts of pizza and c... Nestled at the base of the hillside in San Antonio de Las Minas, Ensenada, hear the story of Ochentos Pizza and El Chivo Gruñón Artesenal Cervecería. It’s a story of family, community and love. This podcast is best consumed with thoughts of pizza and cerveza artesanal. http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-19-stephanie-nisan-founder-the-animal-pad/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=664 Adriana & Dominic Mon, 25 May 2020 17:16:51 -0400 1:02:01 false Adriana & Dominic Hear the inspirational story of Stephanie Nisan, Founder of The Animal Pad, an all breed dog rescue servicing Northern Baja and San Diego. We sat down with Stephanie and she shared her love for pups, why she founded The Animal Pad and how you can help. Hear the inspirational story of Stephanie Nisan, Founder of The Animal Pad, an all breed dog rescue servicing Northern Baja and San Diego. We sat down with Stephanie and she shared her love for pups, why she founded The Animal Pad and how you can help. http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-18-christian-emiliano-guide-baja-adventure-co/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=652 Adriana & Dominic Sun, 19 Apr 2020 23:32:46 -0400 0:21:15 false Adriana & Dominic Have you ever swam with Whale Sharks or Sea Lions? Christian Emiliano of Baja Adventure Co. talks about the world famous “Aquarium of the World,” the Sea of Cortez and its amazing marine life. Have you ever swam with Whale Sharks or Sea Lions? Christian Emiliano of Baja Adventure Co. talks about the world famous “Aquarium of the World,” the Sea of Cortez and its amazing marine life. http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-17-karla-baledon-marketing-manager-puerta-cortes/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=645 Adriana & Dominic Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:56:11 -0400 0:48:38 false Adriana & Dominic La Paz – Love at first sight. Hear how Karla Baledon decided to move from Mexico City to handle Marketing for Puerta Cortes Resort in La Paz, Baja, California Sur. It’s a tough job … but someone has to do it. La Paz – Love at first sight. Hear how Karla Baledon decided to move from Mexico City to handle Marketing for Puerta Cortes Resort in La Paz, Baja, California Sur. It’s a tough job … but someone has to do it. http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-16-david-castro-hussong-executive-chef-fauna-restaurante/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=639 Adriana & Dominic Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:40:23 -0400 0:30:49 false Adriana & Dominic In January of 2020, Culinaria Mexicana named Fauna Restaurante the #1 restaurant in Mexico. One week after receiving this prestigious award, we sat down with Executive Chef, David Castro Hussong. He shares the story of Fauna Restaurante, In January of 2020, Culinaria Mexicana named Fauna Restaurante the #1 restaurant in Mexico. One week after receiving this prestigious award, we sat down with Executive Chef, David Castro Hussong. He shares the story of Fauna Restaurante, a project that would lure Hussong back to Baja, California, specifically Valle de Guadalupe. http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-15-todd-barker-owner-head-brewer-bellinghausen-cerveza/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=635 Adriana & Dominic Tue, 25 Feb 2020 01:08:16 -0500 0:36:25 false Adriana & Dominic What’s your second act? Hear the story of a retired Navy sailor’s second act. Hint: It includes beer in Mexico’s wine country of Valle de Guadalupe, Baja, California. What’s your second act? Hear the story of a retired Navy sailor’s second act. Hint: It includes beer in Mexico’s wine country of Valle de Guadalupe, Baja, California. http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-14-chef-mario-medina-las-rocas-resort-spa/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=625 Adriana & Dominic Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:10:48 -0500 0:38:56 false Adriana & Dominic From Mexico City to San Diego to Baja, California. Chef Mario Medina from Las Rocas Resort & Spa in Rosarito shares his chef life and what drew him back to Mexico.   From Mexico City to San Diego to Baja, California. Chef Mario Medina from Las Rocas Resort & Spa in Rosarito shares his chef life and what drew him back to Mexico.   http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-13-marcelo-castro-owner-of-la-cava-de-marcelo/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=618 Adriana & Dominic Tue, 07 Jan 2020 01:05:21 -0500 0:24:00 false Adriana & Dominic This bilingual podcast features Marcelo Castro, a fourth generation cheese maker and owner of La Cava de Marcelo located at Rancho la Campana in Ojos Negros, Baja, California. Marcelo talks about the history of La Cava de Marcelo, This bilingual podcast features Marcelo Castro, a fourth generation cheese maker and owner of La Cava de Marcelo located at Rancho la Campana in Ojos Negros, Baja, California. Marcelo talks about the history of La Cava de Marcelo, which is one of the oldest cheese caves in Mexico. http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-12-tru-miller-owner-of-adobe-guadalupe/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=611 Adriana & Dominic Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:54:38 -0500 0:53:49 false Adriana & Dominic In December of 2017, a year before the 1st episode of Tales From Baja, we wrote a list of places we wanted explore and people we wanted to interview in Baja, California. At the top of that list was the legendary Tru Miller of Adobe Guadalupe. In December of 2017, a year before the 1st episode of Tales From Baja, we wrote a list of places we wanted explore and people we wanted to interview in Baja, California. At the top of that list was the legendary Tru Miller of Adobe Guadalupe. In this episode, Tru shares the 22 year story... http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-11-tim-marcela-jacobson-voyage-vacation-club/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=600 Adriana & Dominic Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:20:00 -0500 0:28:53 false Adriana & Dominic A few years ago, real estate developers, Tim and Marcela Jacobson were approached to work on a real estate project in Baja California. They were intrigued, but didn’t know much about Baja. Then, they visited the Voyage Vacation Club site in Rancho Desc... A few years ago, real estate developers, Tim and Marcela Jacobson were approached to work on a real estate project in Baja California. They were intrigued, but didn’t know much about Baja. Then, they visited the Voyage Vacation Club site in Rancho Descanso and were hooked. Tim and Marcela talk about their move to the... http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo-300x300.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-10-katia-stsefaniak-founder-of-alma-de-baja/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=591 Adriana & Dominic Sat, 14 Sep 2019 18:35:35 -0400 false Adriana & Dominic As a Child of Chernobyl, Katia Stsefaniak received wonderful support from non-profits after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. Katia tells the story of how the programs supporting the Children of Chernobyl personally helped her and how that support was th... As a Child of Chernobyl, Katia Stsefaniak received wonderful support from non-profits after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. Katia tells the story of how the programs supporting the Children of Chernobyl personally helped her and how that support was the trigger to finding her travel bug, ultimately leading her to Baja, California. You’ll hear about the... http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-9-katri-rantala-lumi-in-valle-de-guadalupe/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=580 Adriana & Dominic Wed, 04 Sep 2019 22:34:59 -0400 0:37:03 false Adriana & Dominic This podcast is a story of a young Finnish woman who moved to Baja California and settled in Valle Guadalupe. Within three years she was welcoming guests to her very own boutique hotel. Kari Rantala, owner of Lumi talks about the challenges of opening ... This podcast is a story of a young Finnish woman who moved to Baja California and settled in Valle Guadalupe. Within three years she was welcoming guests to her very own boutique hotel. Kari Rantala, owner of Lumi talks about the challenges of opening a new business, the style and vibe of the property, and... http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo-300x300.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-8-nate-abaurrea-radio-voice-of-tijuana-xolos/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=573 Adriana & Dominic Tue, 14 May 2019 01:23:55 -0400 0:52:34 false Adriana & Dominic Hear the story of a soccer fan from Northern California, chasing his dream of covering Liga MX, ultimately becoming the English language play by play voice of the Tijuana Xolos. Instagram: @nate_abaurrea – Twitter: @nateabaurrea Hear the story of a soccer fan from Northern California, chasing his dream of covering Liga MX, ultimately becoming the English language play by play voice of the Tijuana Xolos. Instagram: @nate_abaurrea – Twitter: @nateabaurrea http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-7-ana-orta-terra-del-valle/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=557 Adriana & Dominic Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:31:13 -0400 0:33:25 false Adriana & Dominic As a child, Ana Orta would dream about owning property surrounded by orange trees. From grapes to oranges to a charming Bed and Breakfast in Mexico’s Wine Country of Valle de Guadalupe, hear how a wise real estate investment, over 30 years ago, As a child, Ana Orta would dream about owning property surrounded by orange trees. From grapes to oranges to a charming Bed and Breakfast in Mexico’s Wine Country of Valle de Guadalupe, hear how a wise real estate investment, over 30 years ago, helped her dream became a reality. Website: www.terradelvalle.com Social Media: @terradelvalle –... http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-6-krystal-redmon-meghan-speakerman-pretty-horses-rescue/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=538 Adriana & Dominic Wed, 06 Mar 2019 03:09:33 -0500 1:04:05 false Adriana & Dominic From Wimberley, Texas to Baja, California … how surfing led a young Tejana to Baja, California and ultimately finding her calling as the founder of a horse rescue. Pretty Horses Rescue y’all! Mentions: Primo, Tapia, Wimberley, Texas, Baja, California, From Wimberley, Texas to Baja, California … how surfing led a young Tejana to Baja, California and ultimately finding her calling as the founder of a horse rescue. Pretty Horses Rescue y’all! Mentions: Primo, Tapia, Wimberley, Texas, Baja, California, Rosarito, La Mision, Las Tejanas, Horse Rescue Websites: www.prettyhorsesbaja.org www.lastejanasevents.com Social Media: @prettyhorsesrescue – Instagram@prettyhorsesofbajarescue – Facebook@lastejanasevents http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo-300x300.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-5-stephanie-f-lagos-alximia/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=529 Adriana & Dominic Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:54:20 -0500 0:34:44 false Adriana & Dominic Hear how a true respect for the environment was the core element of a family project that led to the building of Alximia, an eco-friendly winery in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja, California. Mentions: Alximia, Alvaro Alvarez, Valle de Guadalupe, Hear how a true respect for the environment was the core element of a family project that led to the building of Alximia, an eco-friendly winery in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja, California. Mentions: Alximia, Alvaro Alvarez, Valle de Guadalupe, Guadalupe Valley, Santo Tomas, San Vicente Valley, Oso Negros, LMA Wines, La Mision, Rosario, Ensendada, Vineyards http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Tales-From-Baja-Logo-1-300x300.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-4-max-katz-baja-real-estate-group/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=514 Adriana & Dominic Sun, 10 Feb 2019 23:04:16 -0500 0:32:20 false Adriana & Dominic Hear why a couple decided to move from the United States to Rosarito, B.C. almost 30 years ago, open up a real estate business and raise their family in Northern Baja, California. Mentions: Baja Real Estate Group Calafia Hotel Calafia Condos Cuatro Cua... Hear why a couple decided to move from the United States to Rosarito, B.C. almost 30 years ago, open up a real estate business and raise their family in Northern Baja, California. Mentions: Baja Real Estate Group Calafia Hotel Calafia Condos Cuatro Cuatros Bonita High School San Diego Jewish Academy Tyler, TX San Diego Rosarito... http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Tales-From-Baja-Logo-1-300x300.png https://talesfrombaja.com/episode-3-richard-cargill-ollies-brick-oven-pizza-in-rosarito/ http://talesfrombaja.com/?p=509 Adriana & Dominic Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:54:20 -0400 0:33:42 false Adriana & Dominic Find out why a Baja retiree, by way of Arizona, decided to open up a pizzeria in Rosarito. What does it take to open a restaurant in Mexico when you don’t speak Spanish? Secret Menu Alert: Richard shares a secret menu item. Find out why a Baja retiree, by way of Arizona, decided to open up a pizzeria in Rosarito. What does it take to open a restaurant in Mexico when you don’t speak Spanish? Secret Menu Alert: Richard shares a secret menu item. What is Ollie’s Brick Oven Pizza’s key to success? http://talesfrombaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tales-From-Baja-Logo.png