Wow. Outside of the floor of a stock exchange, Revolution Avenue is the most frenetic place I have ever seen. Never before have so many people tried to get my attention at the same time. More than once, my friends and I were yelled at from across the street by hawkers trying to get us into their restaurant or strip... more

I went to Tijuana one afternoon last summer. Having been there for the first time two years prior, I could not believed how cleaned up the touristy area of Tijuana was. We had dinner at TGI Fridays, with 80's pop music in the background. Some of the seedier shops and bars also seemed to have closed down, replaced by American... more

I was on a business trip to San Diego a few weeks ago and took a half day tour "down mexico way" You can take full and half day tours to Tijuana. The half day tour gives you around two hours to "explore" on your own. You are left to wonder the main street with teh shops and seedy bars... more

The typical tourist parks on the US side of the border and walks across. After passing through a clangy metal revolving gate, you'll find yourself in the customs area. At this point, you'll need to decide whether to walk or cab it to "la revol". The cab ride is universally $5 no matter how many passengers (they will squeeze your... more