Globalization is a funny thing. It takes on many forms, shapes and symbols. Something, which I have become increasingly interested in is the “Mediterraneanization” of global culture. However, by “Mediterranean,” I mean the Americanized or California interpretation of the climate and culture the Old World Mediterranean. I couldn’t help but be amused by this cafe [...]

The Tijuana-San Ysidro border crossing is the world’s busiest land border crossing. Over 17 million vehicles and 50 million people entered the United States at the San Ysidro port of entry a year. Many of the border crossing involve workers commuting and people visiting family members.The traffic at the border crossing reflects the symbiotic relationship [...]