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Expertise
I have been traveling in Mexico (particularly Baja) for over 30 years. I have extensive knowledge of Baja--both past and present. I also know a lot about Mexican cooking.
Experience in the area
Past/Present clients include Sister Cities Magazine, Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort, JustSayGo.com, Coastal Living Magazine, San Diego Union-Tribune, Fox Studios Baja, The Coast News, The Baja Tourist Guide, Discover Baja Travel Club, The Mexico File, Baja Traveler Magazine, MexGrocer.com, Viajo.com, RV Companion Magazine, Cedros Magazine, The Fondo Mixto of Rosarito, Rosarito Beach Hotel, Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company, Los Angeles Times, Nautical Promotions,Discover Los Cabos, Los Cabos Guide, Los Cabos Magazine, San Diego Natural History Museum.
What do you like about this subject?
I am passionate about all things Mexican! I'm a third generation Baja Aficionada---meaning I've followed my dad and grandfather's footsteps up and down the world's longest peninsula since I was six.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
My husband and I moved to Buena Vista, 30 miles north of the Los Cabos Airport in Baja California Sur in October 2003. We sold our homes in San Diego and La Bufadora (near Ensenada) and are making this our permanent home! We are traveling a lot more now and will be spending the winter months exploring mainland Mexico in our Lance Camper. In the sum
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
I have written four books about Baja. My newest was released in September 2005. It is Cooking With Baja Magic Dos, with 250 recipes, 80 of them new and tons of improvements from the first book. It has all new art and lots of new stories to go with the best of Baja's culinary delights. My third book, Agave Sunsets, contains 50 true travel and adventure tales about Baja. It'll bring
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
For a ton more information on Baja, and to check out my books and other travel articles about Mexico, visit http://bajamagic.com.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Stan | 06/27/09 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Thank you for your helpful response! |
| Peter | 03/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks...very helpful and quick. Peter |
| Jan | 02/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | That was fast and efficient - thank ..... |
| Bee | 02/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | AS ALWAYS, Ann is exceedingly helpful due ..... |
| Nauhar | 01/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Ann |
Recent Answers from Ann Hazard
2009-07-26 campervan hire:
I am unfamiliar with renting RVs to travel into Mexico. It's a bit complicated because of the insurance. I would suggest you ask Discover Baja Travel Club. They would know the answer for sure. You can
2009-06-27 Bus to La Paz from Cabo:
Stan, This looks like a whole different itinerary! Confusing. Anyway, from Loreto you can get to all three places by bus. Loreto is small, but I am not familiar with the location of the bus station
2009-06-26 Bus to La Paz from Cabo:
Hi Stan, By the "pier" in La Paz, I am unsure if you mean the ferry dock at Pichilingue or the main pier in town which caters to much smaller ships. Either way, you have the option to rent a car, to
2009-04-30 how to get a driver´s licence in mx:
Hi Eva, I answered this question a few days ago, but apparently it didn't get to you so they emailed me to answer it. I'll do it again! First of all, it depends where you live in Mexico as to what
2009-04-24 Mexico:
Emily, The road was finished almost 2 years ago, at least the Tepic to Mazatlan portion was 90% complete when we drove there in February 2007. The Guad-Tepic part was already done. I don't know
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