Valle de Guadalupe: Malva

Tucked behind a gorgeous canopy of greenery in the Valle de Guadalupe, you will find Chef Roberto Alcocer's restaurant: Malva. We first met Roberto back in 2012, when we dined at Asao in Tecate.

Ensenada: Salty Air, Sea Breeze, and Making Memories

Oh Ensenada, you do it to me every time! With each visit, I begin to fall more and more for you. As I mentioned previously, we ventured down to the Hotel Coral y Marina for the Conchas y Vino Nuevo festival

Ensenada: Festival de Las Conchas y Vino Nuevo 2015

As we walked down the stone paved pathway of the Hotel Coral & Marina in Ensenada, the marina filled with yachts greeted us, and I was soon washed over with memories of my frequent childhood visits there.

Valle de Guadalupe: Traveling With Kids

I have always known that when Antonio and I decided to have littles of our own, they would become a part of our nearly constant urge to travel and explore. I almost think that it has actually sparked the passion to travel even more so.

A Look Inside The New G. Salinas Enoteca

A little peep inside of Gilberto Salinas' newly opened second shop. This new intimate space sets the tone for a relaxed time spent tasting the region's liquid offerings.

Places, TijuanaKristin Diaz de SandiJanuary 23, 2015Baja California, G- Salinas, Tijuana, Valle de Guadalupe, WineComment

A Guide to Valle de Guadalupe for Nylon En Español!

I was thrilled to write a “Holiday guide to Valle de Guadalupe” for the December issue of Nylon en Español. It’s always wonderful to share our experiences, of course even more so with such a magical place

Places, Valle de GuadalupeKristin Diaz de SandiDecember 16, 2014Baja, Travel, Valle de GuadalupeComment

Valle de Guadalupe: Chef Miguel Angel Guerrero's La Esperanza Baja Med

No stranger to the Valle de Guadalupe, Chef Miguel Angel Guerrero has graced us with his incredible Baja Med dishes at his newest spot: La Esperanza Baja Med. What a beauty!

Places, Valle de GuadalupeKristin Diaz de SandiOctober 28, 2014Baja California, Baja Med, Miguel Angel Guerrero, Valle de GuadalupeComment

Valle de Guadalupe: Finca La Carrodilla

Fernando Perez Castro and his family welcome a new venture, and sister winery to Hacienda La Lomita, Finca La Carrodilla. The beauty that makes up this recent addition to the flourishing Valle de Guadalupe, is just stunning.

Places, Valle de GuadalupeKristin Diaz de SandiOctober 24, 2014Baja California, Finca La Carrodilla, Valle de Guadalupe, WineComment

Telefónica Gastro Park in Tijuana

Food trucks have really started to pop up more and more in Baja California. We have visited some of the mobile additions in Valle de Guadalupe, and of course the classics that have been in Tijuana for over a couple of decades.

Places, TijuanaKristin Diaz de SandiOctober 3, 2014Baja California, Food Trucks, Humo, La Carmelita, Maquina 65, Telefonica Gastro Park, TijuanaComment

Valle de Guadalupe: Clos de Tres Cantos

Meet Clos de Tres Cantos. In fact, the winery is so new that they were still constructing a few added details when we made our visit. The grounds itself are breathtaking.

Places, Valle de GuadalupeKristin Diaz de SandiSeptember 18, 2014Baja California, Valle de Guadalupe, WineComment

A Week in NorCal

Being able to escape the normal every day scenery for a week was more than needed. We love being able to visit NorCal, and even more so with family.

Places, San FranciscoKristin Diaz de SandiSeptember 3, 2014San Francisco, TravelComment

Valle de Guadalupe: Lechuza Vineyards

Places, Valle de GuadalupeKristin Diaz de SandiAugust 22, 2014Baja California, Lechuza Vineyards, Valle de Guadalupe, Wine Comments