Tales From Baja

Tales From Baja


Latest Episodes

Episode #12: Tru Miller, Owner of Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards & Inn
December 03, 2019

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.

Episode #11: Tim & Marcela Jacobson, Voyage Vacation Club
November 15, 2019

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...

Episode #10: Katia Stsefaniak, Founder of Alma de Baja
September 14, 2019

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...

Episode #9: Katri Rantala, Lumi in Valle de Guadalupe
September 04, 2019

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 ...

Episode #8: Nate Abaurrea, Radio Voice of Tijuana Xolos
May 14, 2019

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

Episode #7: Ana Orta, Terra del Valle
March 21, 2019

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,

Episode #6: Krystal Cates & Meghan Speakerman, Pretty Horses Rescue
March 06, 2019

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,

Episode #5: Stephanie F. Lagos, Alximia
February 18, 2019

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,

Episode #4: Max Katz, Baja Real Estate Group
February 10, 2019

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...

Episode #3 – Richard Cargill, Ollie’s Brick Oven Pizza in Rosarito
October 12, 2018

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.