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@meljolly1213

3 жыл бұрын

I always make sure I bring lots of USD in small bills so then when I drive back into California I get all kinds of goodies. I look latina, however I am biracial and do not speak Spanish. There are good and bad in any and everything but I have been to Tijuana about 6 times in two months and the people there were patient, kind and generous. Both the law enforcement in Mexico and our US customs and border patrol are great as well.

@manosconespiritu

3 жыл бұрын

hi

@deanp.tolentino8528

3 жыл бұрын

Always good food when I was there in 1990. Navy Veteran of Hawai'i.

@jjanuze

3 жыл бұрын

So you are crossing the border for tourism when it's closed for tourism.............. ósea que payaso

@jeffolson440

3 жыл бұрын

Can we cross again? We live in SD and love to visit, eat, shop and bring back tequila and some groceries we can’t find here.

I lived in Guadalajara for 2 years and heard my friends speak of Tijuana many times, but I never had time to visit, so thank you for this video. It's always good to see positive cultural experiences like the ones you post. While in Guadalajara, I never ate such good food and the Mexican people were so willing to teach me how to prepare their native dishes.

I really appreciate how you leave the politics aside from this and really make it about the human experience. I live in LA and have crossed over this border walking many times. You have a done a great job showing Tijuana for what it is. Kudos.

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the message Luis! I'm here to listen rather than try to impose my limited knowledge on a topic I truly know nothing about! 🙏

@DucManSD

3 жыл бұрын

Well, there is a lot more politics than advertised, but I appreciate the more balanced view of politics. I love Tijuana and travel there once a week or so. Tijuana is a great place to visit, rich in its unique history and culture.

@jessed6379

3 жыл бұрын

Cartel isn't politics. This is stupid and very dangerous and a bad example

@elchamuko3184

3 жыл бұрын

@@jessed6379 México Is like everywhere u go... If u go looking for drama... Drama is gonna find u

@jessed6379

3 жыл бұрын

@@elchamuko3184 it's not the same... Cartel doesn't mess around

I hope this message gets to you. This Travel video vlog hooked me from start to finish. I absolutely love your energy, content, positivism and how it's not about you, it's about the experience to be there with you. Thank you so much, consider me a new fan/follower of your channel.

I went to Tijuana 30 years ago for lobster, margarita's and dancing, and loved the street scene, dogs, fire crackers, and so many happy people. It was an instant love for the country and it's culture. Thank you Mexico for all the you add to so many of our lives. I am truly grateful 🌴

I really like that there was someone local waiting for you guys. It gives like a relaxed feeling.

@tcb1017

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can have that if you pay for the service. Having money, life is easier and knowing also how t use the service and the money. Many people who have money, they don't want to spend that extra dollar maybe that's why they also have that money. Just to share, I have an uncle who is so rich that he could easy use the toilet paper as ass paper but so when he travel or are flying somewhere wow, he stays in like Motel 6 and fly economy class and he is 6.5. WOW, I told him many times that come on now..............buy and fly at least business class so you have more legroom no.......................he says that hey, if I buy an extra expensive ticket.............soon then I be broke LOL, what a joke ! Ok, enough said but again life is easy when you have the money so you can pay for the service. TCB.

@punishedhek7495

3 жыл бұрын

Of course , they're white, which means money, im surprised there wasn't a whole squadron of people there lol.

@yepezcs

3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, the best way to visit a country that isn't yours is to find a local, born and raised in the city or in the country. It also helps with safety concerns. He/she won't take you to unsafe places or spots. I'm happy to see people touring my native state. Next stop Mexicali, La Rumosora and Tecate where the best "pan dulce" is made.

@ibcmx485

3 жыл бұрын

@Matthew Johnson if he worked for the cartel, he wouldnt be on camera

@ibcmx485

3 жыл бұрын

@Craig Nelson no one is controlling the area, they are all fighting each other, thats why theres alot of murders right now between diferent cartels.

I've crossed over into Tijuana a number of times, always a fun time. You just have to be aware of your surroundings, like many cities in the US. I always stayed at the hotel Ticuan. Beautiful upscale place. Tijuana is awesome.

@bigvalley4987

3 жыл бұрын

The best shrimp tacos is at Caliente, right next door to the Holiday Inn. Baja Mexico. AKA Tijuana ☑️

@codyamador8687

3 жыл бұрын

Tijuana sucks

@watchmanezekiel6068

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you all

@lauragrace3270

2 жыл бұрын

@@codyamador8687 la rosarito es mas mejor

@ThePeacePlant

2 жыл бұрын

Is prescription medicine like Xanax and Pain Pills easy to get in Tijuana?

I like that Mexico had a simple process. 4 mins is amazing!

@libbywakefield6202

3 жыл бұрын

Wait till u cross from Mexico to the US Wait is the correct verb ha! ha!

@CarpathiaRJ

3 жыл бұрын

Not always, especially in car on weekends... you'll be 2 hours trying to make it into TJ 😆

@terryrhyne8007

3 жыл бұрын

It's not actually amazing, because there are very few people that want to visit Tijuana.

@CarpathiaRJ

3 жыл бұрын

@@terryrhyne8007 The only reason I visit Tijuana is because my mom still lives there. Other than that, I don't think I'd have the desire to visit it... i would much rather vacation in San Francisco when I go to Cali.

@alfredohinojosi1898

3 жыл бұрын

To get into a 3rd world country is never a problem, to get out can be a process and some times can be a problem...

Thank you for mentioning the passport which is required to get your FMM (Tourist Permit) which is free for 7 days, but ensures your legal presence in Mexico. Many people aren't aware of the laws passed in 2015 nullifying the free zone.. Tijuana, all of Baja is truly a special place... A Baja adventure would be amazing content for your channel.. Nice work.. now I'm hungry.

As many times as I have been to San Diego I’ve never crossed the border 🇺🇸 into Mexico 🇲🇽 Many thanks for giving us this brief introduction to Tijuana !!!

@2009polostar

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny that I never visit San Diego every time I go to TJ. I just stop by National City to get coffee on my way back from TJ.

@manuelmadrigal9702

3 жыл бұрын

@@2009polostar same here lol

@watchmanezekiel6068

2 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ is the one true GOD

@ironstone2043

2 жыл бұрын

@@watchmanezekiel6068 no he isn't, bro... You are completely blind if you think that. Because God is against human sacrifice so therefore God will never replicate or emulate what he is against. And the prophets of the old testament said that it is an abomination to God to have the righteous die for the sins of the wicked. So they really couldn't have been a figure like Jesus that is condoned by God. God said the true Messiah would bring peace that would be everlasting.... To a point where all the nations would destroy all their weapons and turn it into tools used for agriculture to feed people with. So God said that the Messiah would bring peace...but Jesus spoke against this and said don't think that I came to bring peace. ... So he is already talking against what God promised,.... Therefore Jesus can definitely not be the true Messiah. Jesus said I have to come to bring a rod and a sword... Where in a household all five, three will be against two... Father against son and mother against daughter... In Jesus also said you have to hate your mother and your father and your brothers and sisters and your children and hate even your own life to be his disciple.... What kind of a Maniac says things like that? God would never send such a message... Your jesus is a hoax, bro.

@BloodandSoilNS

Жыл бұрын

@@watchmanezekiel6068 Son of god. God, Jesus, and the holy Spirit are all seperate. The Trinity was just another creation by the church. That other guy who replied doesn't know what he's talking about.🙄

Tijuas got some GOOD eats. Enjoy, Gareth.

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

Wait until next week! 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 😃

@nerogies9534

3 жыл бұрын

But just watch out for crabs

Incredible. I went to Tijuana when I was a child in the 1950s. No one would believe how far the city has come! Wow!

@hithere4289

Жыл бұрын

border ever since?

Thank you for this video😭 my grandparents lived in Chula Vista for over 25 years, when my pops was stationed there. And my abuela used to take my sisters and i to Tijuana for the day,every time we visited which was about 3-4 times a year. I have so many great memories with her in Tijuana. Beautiful hospitable people, beautiful culture. Bomb a$$ food. I love Tijuana ❤️

Such a great video. I have so many incredible memories of Tijuana growing up in San Diego. Can’t wait to visit again!

Saw you munching outside today while I was meeting my boss. We both recognized you but didn't want to disturb. XD Love the content hermano.

It’s funny when people are always surprised at how good Mexican street food is. We are lucky here in San Diego to get to experience the best Mexican food in the nation. Thank you TJ.

@u4riahsc

Жыл бұрын

Yes we are. I always love going to TJ for excellent Mexican food.

It was interesting to see the locals and most of all the great food!!!

lmaaooo "you gotta try the chinese food at HK" dead

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

LOL, so messed up! 😂

@jonathansalas8751

3 жыл бұрын

💀💀💀

@bluestrings8829

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha... Bottom line, it's a must visit! Better yet just go on Mileroticos and grab you an all nighter! 😁 safe, and they have poles in select hotels. 👌

@ajfurnari2448

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, you only fall for that once! But go have a Caesar salad at Caesar's

@SD619NINI

3 жыл бұрын

😄

You know that the history of that type of marker goes back to Roman times. Before the Romans, there were no paved or cobblestone roads. So, when the Romans ventured into Europa they put those markers with the number of km to Rome (from newly found cities) and from Rome to their new cities and territories. That's why we have the say, "All roads lead to Rome." That type of marker is used all around the western world even today (as you can see).

@sydbarrett4518

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thanks for sharing that..all roads lead to rome..

@hideousvenomous1247

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the history lesson!✌🏽

@wontbefooledagain9400

2 жыл бұрын

Love those little rid bits😊

The guide was a super cool laid back guy , very professional , great content !! Dave at 55

@meyou4685

3 жыл бұрын

True like a sales man I could not do it .I would torment the tourist. This is where the cartel killed a whole family . Can we buy land here?Do you know any good real estate agents .Oh no gringos can't own beach property . Do you know any good bodyguards .Oh no the police and body guards work for the cartel .what do recommended ?ah ah enjoy your tacos and when it gets dark .Go back home to America .thats safe

Outstanding Video!! Very informative.. Thank you for sharing such a "Refreshing" 1st person perspective of your journey.

Un gran saludo desde Tijuana Baja California Mexico 🇲🇽 ♥

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias!

The way in which you approach everything in this video is so thoughtful, intelligent & I can promise you well received. Appreciate you

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the message and kind words, Courtney. I know people will watch this and I have a responsibility to those who do. 🙏

@valerievancouver365

2 жыл бұрын

@@GarethLeonard GRACIAS 🙂 I have family in Tijuana 💕& San Diego. Great video.

Been to Tijuana and I have to say the people there are so humble and so loving and the food is amazing I wish I never left

I want to travel there more. I love culture and practicing Spanish of course!

I think you did great by hiring a local to take you to good places. Thanks for showing the good side of TJ and Mexico, enjoying the food and the neighborhoods

@GhostyMist

Жыл бұрын

Where does a guy hire a local for guidance around Tijuana?

@SabinoX-lb5wf

Жыл бұрын

Lo que nos quitaron los gringos son territorios mexicanos .

@lserranov

Жыл бұрын

Y que vase a hacer, chillar toda tu vida? California estaria igual de gacha a TJ

@SabinoX-lb5wf

Жыл бұрын

De todas formas son nuestros y le duela a quien le duela y eso estará por verse

Omg as someone who’s been living in San Diego for 3 years and go to Mexico regularly (El Paso Tx border) I really need to go and visit TJ and see some different parts of Mexico !!!

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is a great weekend trip! Stay tuned for A LOT more tips on where to go and what to eat! 😃

@bigvalley4987

3 жыл бұрын

If you live in San Diego CA. You should have already visit Tijuana. I am a transplant since 1986.☑️

@albertemerson9653

3 жыл бұрын

I love mexico but i have not been there before

@a.j.maldonado9540

2 жыл бұрын

Lets goooo!!!! 🙂🙂 I used to to go twice a month for years when i was a kid....i live in sd

@valerievancouver365

2 жыл бұрын

@@albertemerson9653 welcome here with arms open.

amazing bro! I need to do this one day :)

@watchmanezekiel6068

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you all Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Malachi 3:5 “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, against those who thrust aside the sojourner, and do not fear me, says the Lord of hosts. Catholic Christianity is the dominant religion in Mexico, representing about 82.7% of the total population as of 2010. I LOVE CHRIST, THEREFORE THE MEXICANS ARE MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

@jacobattias8401

3 жыл бұрын

Being from san diego...jus go to chula vista you can see into t.j go to ib you can smell tj...mexico is a shithole country

@Miguel-gq3yc

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobattias8401 especially those border town

@shawnryan2197

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobattias8401 IB smells delicious!

@MyKeeP81

2 жыл бұрын

nothing amazing about tj bro

I'm late in watching this vlog but this is truly such an eye-opener with that high walled borders. But then Tijuana is such a nice and warm place of Mexico.

@richardweiler3966

2 жыл бұрын

except for the cops who are always on the prowl to extort visitors. They're only warm and friendly after they've dipped into your wallet.

Crossing during commuter hours or on a Friday is a whole different game

@kelignz

3 жыл бұрын

Really? So around 10am would be bad?

@chris8011149

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this guy makes crossing seem perfect hahah.. Had a good laugh on that one.

@sharisisco

3 жыл бұрын

@@kelignz heading north from Mexico to the US, from Tijuana to San Ysidro yes you will spend probably three hours in line minimum

@CarpathiaRJ

3 жыл бұрын

Took me 3 hours on a Friday evening couple of weeks ago 😪

@michael184272

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarpathiaRJ Is that walking back across?

TJ is awesome for food and music. I lived in Rosarito for six years and hung out with my musician friends in TJ. Best veggie burger I ever tasted was in TJ. Art, music, food, but be generous because that's how you stay safe.

How can we get in contact with Humberto? He was amazing! I would love for him to show us all these places as well! What a great video! I enjoyed watching it.

@crownroyal6578

2 жыл бұрын

If you are able to find out his contact info, I would like to get it also!

@juanbarrio5157

Жыл бұрын

It’s in the description

@judithhill9968

Жыл бұрын

@@crownroyal6578 , I can be your tour guide if you like, I was born and raised here 50 yrs

Some people will never appreciate what they have untill they lose it.

Gareth, Thank you for emphasizing the food and culture of Tijuana. The media loves to emphasize the drug cartels but Tijuana is changing it's name to a place where great culinary arts are to be found. Thank you.

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to share more positive of our stories from Tijuana! We have some great food coming up next week!! 😃

@carlosmendoza8312

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarethLeonard I look forward to it. Cheers.

@freegedankenzurbaukunst5613

3 жыл бұрын

Texas , California ...belong to Mexico

@ralphmalph6097

3 жыл бұрын

Tijuana has lots of good artists

@ralphmalph6097

3 жыл бұрын

@@freegedankenzurbaukunst5613 native people of California didn’t speak Spanish

You can say “Tia-Juana” because the city was named after a ranch back in the 19th Century called “Rancho Tia Juana”.

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, did you watch until the end? 😉

@aarong.7755

3 жыл бұрын

Well that and from the Tipai Ipai or Kumeyaay peoples of such the territory that called it a place near the ocean.

@jimmypadchuck

3 жыл бұрын

It was named after a woman I think.

@Jiltedin2007

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmypadchuck I think so, also. From what I remembered The Ranch was owned by A Woman named Juana, which is Joan in Spanish or a feminine name for John, who was so very much loved she was called “Tia” which is Aunt in Spanish. So that’s where the name “Tia Juana” comes from.

@Jiltedin2007

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarethLeonard Not really, a long time back I read a story about A Woman named Juana who owned a ranch in that territory. That Woman was loved so much that she was called “Tia Juana”, or Aunt Joan in Spanish. Tia is the Spanish Word for Aunt, and Juana is The Feminine Form of John in Spanish. Since Juan is John in Spanish, Juana must be Spanish for the name Joan.

It was really cool seeing him at the Tijuana beach, as i’ve been there before. My entire family live in Mexico, mostly in Tijuana, and me, mom, and sister are here in the US along with a few other family members. I go to Tijuana with my grandparents every summer, and this summer I went to the Playas De Tijuana. It was pretty cool.

Thank you for Sharing the Positive side of Mexico!!

Used to go all the time in my teens for the drinking and dancing. Miss you Safari

I enjoyed watching this video can't wait to see more. I love how you enjoy food, culture, and experiencing new things.👍

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Maria! I can't wait to share more! I am working on the Tijuana Taco Tour video right now! 😃

I used to go to Tijuana with my ex she is from Mexico but lives in San Diego but we would go over sometimes go eat drink chocomil (my favorite) see the sites and go shopping it was super fun

17:30 “unsweetened donut” 😂😂😂 U funny bro keep doin ur thing, I like it bro 😂👌🏼

Excited to see what you get up to in Mexico 🇲🇽😄

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to sharing these adventures. Thanks for following along!

Ah man, this was such an awesome video, Gareth! I visited the Mexican Riviera a little over 20 years ago but haven't been back to the country since. I would love to visit Tijuana, especially after seeing this. The food looks outstanding and it seems like a fun place to have an adventure. Looking forward to more, man!

I used to do your trip EVERYSINGLE DAY just to go to school, I’d have to wake up at 3 am to make it to school on time and that’s if I got lucky and it wasn’t crazy long. The border line that is. I’m not the only hundreds if not thousands of people cross daily for work and school like it’s no big deal. It’s so interesting to see how others perceive our daily lives as Novel. Makes me want to travel and experience everything the world has to to offer as well .

Just love your expression with the cheese. Priceless

Brings back many memories. The passanger tram wasnt around then. Very cool 2see the way it is today. Several changes since mid 90s and the turn. Stay well n safe, ty.

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I bet! A lot has changed around this area since then, huh? Thanks for tuning int!

@davidgray1175

3 жыл бұрын

We took the blue bus across the border in the 90s

I used to go to Tijuana every weekend as a Marine back in the late 80's. Revolution street was party central on the weekends! 1,000's, perhaps 10's of thousands of Americans would be down there. Marines, sailors, college students from SD, and tourists. Every discotech packed, with long lines to get in. I was a regular, and the security would bring me and my friends right in. Depending on the club, beers were 75cents to around 1.75$. My favorite club, Tequila Sunrise. Hotdog vendors everywhere, kids selling chicklets, beautiful college women. Concerts at their bullring. You could get a picture sitting on a horse painted up like a zebra for a dollar. There were indoor volleyball courts with sand floors, dancing on rooftops, just an absolute blast. In the 90's, we were banned from entering TJ because of gang cartels, and everything has changed. At the time, you entered TJ, by simply passing through a revolving fence, possibly the one you pass through early in the video before getting picked up. Parking was free, we simply walked in, no passport, no fees. You only entered the building with border patrol officers coming back into America. There would be hundreds of cabs waiting to pick you up, and they would load as many people as they could into the car and drive you the few blocks to Revolution Street. Great times! I didn't recognize anything in the video, it's changed so much.

@dbradley21

Жыл бұрын

That’s the way I remember TJ! I was a Marine at Camp Pendleton back in 1988. What a party! 🎉🎉🎉💃🏽

Fun video! I enjoyed the tour/inside info- haven’t been there in decades

Gracias por compartir la belleza de lo que nosotros conocemos como nuestra Tijuana, y los que vivimos aqui amamos de esta ciudad tan noble que recibe a todos siempre con los brazos abiertos.

@christinamorales6887

2 жыл бұрын

Gracias

@User_92020

Жыл бұрын

Cartels runs rhe city?

@juanenriquez5703

Жыл бұрын

@@User_92020 no

This definitely is one of my favorites out of all your videos. Awesome job! ❤️

Thank you again for a wonderful video. You do a great job! Love your adventures and the different foods you try. Please keep them coming!

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! 😃

Thanks for sharing this bro! This is a nice video and seeing your experience there.

Great video, thank you for the info! Food looks delisious!

Thank you for highlighting how lucky we are to hold a US passport and how we can easily walk thru international borders. So many take it for granted and don’t think about how lucky they are before “opening their mouths” to comment against where they are! They don’t realize thousands die trying to get here! And that’s all of my rolling around the “political mud” haha

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment, and this Tijuana trip has definitely opened my eyes to how fortunate I am. Wait until you see our time in the immigration camps... it blew me away!

@tcb1017

3 жыл бұрын

Right on. A very good point. Even being poor in the US, you are still in America where you can have a life if you want one. Many people in Mexico I heard are very poor and can't really have a life. So poor people are poor in a different way based on what country you was born in to. Then when we talk about the European country's wow, poor people live like Kings free this and free that even free housing childcare ok many things so again, it is what it is. But sad it for sure is being poor.

@OffTheStrip

3 жыл бұрын

@Marshall Carwood that’s not the point anyone was saying, and why would anyone sneak into ANY country without a passport and think they’re privileged?...that’s just illegal. Furthermore, no one was comparing the US passport to any other country’s passport (at least I wasn’t). Regardless, I feel fortunate to have the passport I have despite of anyone’s opinion. Therefore, I’m speaking for MYSELF and not for anyone else.

@cam-ix1er

3 жыл бұрын

@Marshall Carwood 100% right, try to sneak in in any Country w/o a passport not only Mexico and like you said see how privileged you are then. If he doesn't know the subject he better not comment at all. How about empathy to the American worker, theoor people in the U.S. also.

@tcb1017

3 жыл бұрын

@lucinq`1` ial Thank you for that info.

Thanks for bringing us to the border into Tijuana.. That was one exciting trip🤗

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along for the journey! 😃

What an incredible and informative view of Tijuana; and it’s culture and food . And thank you for showcasing the human aspect of the divisive and polarizing wall. Your channel is one of my favorites!

@richardweiler3966

2 жыл бұрын

There have been fences along the US-Mexico border for generations. Even the left routinely voted to fund those barriers. So why do some people tear their hair out over a wall? The same message. Stay out.

Travel deeper - love that this channel is authentic, educational and makes you think. Thank you.

You guide is really good, he made very accurate comments about the city and the people.

My husband and I took the train from above San Diego to San Ysidro and walked across the border, too. It was before passports were needed. We then walked across a bridge and then back to enter the U.S. because going to Mexico was a last minute decision and we really didn't want to eat there or anything (we're 50 year vegetarians). We did buy some souvenirs from some street shops near the border. We got back on the train and I swear an agent sat across from us and engaged us in conversation. When I pulled out peanuts and juice out of my backpack and offered him some, he decided we weren't interesting and left. I worked in the high schools in SD county and there were a lot of wonderful kids who came from Mexico and Central America.

Nice, thanks for the update. I have not been through there since the mid 1980's; what a difference.

I really enjoyed this video--especially since you got yourself a tour guide. I just went to Tijuana on Saturday and felt totally lost.

Thanks for sharing your video. It’s been a few years since I’ve been down to Mexico (Mexico City). I travel a few times to El Paso, TX and i have been wondering what it’s like to walk across the border into Juarez for a day visit. Your video reinforced my adventure for my next visit. Food looks good.

Very nice and beautiful Mexico Thanks for great sharing ❤️❤️

4 years ago, I packed my stuff, walked to a bus stop on Sunset Blvd., rode the bus to Union Station, took Amtrak to Santa Fe station in San Diego, walked a block or 2 to catch the blue line to San Ysidro, walked across the border, caught a cab to the bus station, and then took a 20 hour bus trip Mazatlan.

This is one of your best videos yet. Very educational and insightful. Thank you

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate that! 🙏

"TEE-HWANNA" Good times, great people!

@kevinfestner6126

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the Mexican people for the most part are wonderful.

finally you made it bro! welcome ti TJ hope you enjoy everithing!

As far I know during the Spanish colonial time .North of San Diego was Alta California and South there was Baja California !! That border will never divide the Californias!!

@rafaelguerrerobetancourt7527

2 ай бұрын

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i did this same walk in 1999 we walked across the border with no passport or no border patrol stopping us. i remember being accosted by people begging us for money

Great vlog. Can't wait to see the rest of the trip. Can you post the costs for the tour and airBNB?

Just found you and currently binge watching. Like another comment I read, it so nice to see you assimilate so well to the culture. Safe travels bro

Great content! Keep up the amazing work.

Great representation of what Tijuana Mexico can offer🙂

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

And this is only the beginning! 4 more episodes coming up! 😃

@johnreed9050

3 жыл бұрын

Do they still have the donkey show

Great video! Love your storytelling style.

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it Billy! 👊

Didn't know about this area before seeing your video. Nice congrats on making this for us to see. We probably are somewhere related Gareth, same last name :) grrr hungry now lol

Thank you for the post! Amazing content. Informative and you touched base with the culture and food. Much love. New Subscriber here

This is really cool! My parents were born there and a lot of my family is from there.

I am so happy you corrected the pronunciation of Tijuana. I live in Playas & every time I return to San Diego it's like nails on a chalkboard to hear people ask me about "Tiajuana".

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, did you see the ending? Shout out to Tia Juana 😂

@laughingoutloud28

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarethLeonard 😂 My Bro! Pronouncing the name of the original ranch correctly by mistake doesn't make it right. 😂 The term Tijuan or Tiwan [meaning: "by the sea"] apparently is derived from the natives who were located adjacent to the ranch. The Spanish adopted the landmark expression with a pronunciation that differed from those who were indigenous to the area.

Thanks for the video!! I want to try that once. LoLz.

Very well done video! Thanks!

I can't wait to see MORE from Tijuana!

@EduardoLopez-sw4fv

3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Tijuana and You are welcome to our city

@albertemerson9653

3 жыл бұрын

I really want to visit mexico!

@Bao171

2 жыл бұрын

You have no clue what it’s like in Tijuana. Sex trafficking , murder , drugs , human trafficking, poverty . You are a typical entitled American who thinks everything is great.

@UI_Jon

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bao171 and the one who has to live like that, so it's not our problem.

This was sooo good Gareth. I've always wanted to visit Mexico, and now even more so.

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sue! I agree, and I can't wait to explore more of Mexico!

@jessed6379

3 жыл бұрын

Just look up how many people get kidnapped and their heads chopped off with chain saws . they even kill mormons

@lisalee2885

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Sue...word of caution...don't go with just a girlfriend or 2....the guys all clammered and want to take you in their cabs.....remember once your in their car your stuck!!! Just go for the day and stick close to tourist walking spots 🙏💜🇺🇸

@annagomez3792

3 жыл бұрын

@@jessed6379 So stupid coment

@annagomez3792

3 жыл бұрын

@@lisalee2885 The cartel kills oponentes from other carteles, never tourist people

Damn such a useful video! Thansk for sharing. its on the list 🌎😁

I have no idea how I found you’re channel but I started to love it specially that I started with a video of my beautiful Tijuana or la Tia Juana 😁

@a.j.maldonado9540

2 жыл бұрын

😍😅😅

Waiting for the tacos! 🌮😍

Haven't even watched the full video yet and already gave it a like! You make great, fun, high quality videos so I know I will like it for sure 😉 Also, who can resist or not like that face? 😍

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much... now go watch the rest of it! 😂

@estherd8984

3 жыл бұрын

Mmm hmmm, I did...worth it every time. Great first TJ video👌✌

superb video on this border area---thanks!

Thank you and I like the idea of having a personal tour guide. The food looks delicious.

I don't know who you are, but this video is interesting !! I appreciate that you record our city of Tijuana, welcome ..

I LOVE Norte Brewing! Great beer, great view. Doesn't matter that the town was named after Tia Juana, it's still Tijuana (no "a" after Ti). Didn't watch the following videos yet, but I hope you hit Telefónica Gastro Park. A couple more noteworthy gems are Verde y Crema on Revolución (right above Insurgente Brewing, also noteworthy) and Misión 19. Thanks so much for highlighting the town!

Shout out to epidemic sound 😎 used that same tune in my Mexico trip video. Great minds … but this is my first video of yours and THANK YOU! Thinking about taking a trip down to SD then crossing over. This was informative 🙏🏾

I went to San Diego State in late 70's. We used to take day surfing trips to Ensenada city south of Tijuana. Haven't been back there since. WoW, what a change! Thanks.

I only went there to party when I was in the corps. Never even seen the place during daylight...

Thank you for talking so good of our town, people, culture and food! This is what we need to let people know we are GOOD people! Thanks again!

@2015_Rubicnn

3 жыл бұрын

We know they are good people...

Garett great video. First time watcher. Fav you a like (love) and am new subscriber and hit notification bell. Thanks man.

Nice video Mr. Leonard. That gordita you chowed on looked excellent!

This was an eye opener! 👏

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

It truly was, thanks for watching Tina! 👀

Been there twice, both times was an adventure. Would’ve been great to have a guide. Have fun.

Years ago as a kid it was safe we went several times and never once felt worried. Sad how 40 years have changed things.

Great video so much I didn't know.