Martina Dobesh

Martina Dobesh is a seasoned freelance journalist, storyteller, and columnist who has been chronicling the people, places, and pressing issues of Baja California for nearly four decades. Known for her vivid narratives and deep local connections, she blends travel writing with investigative reporting—whether she’s following Hollywood’s footprints in Mulegé, documenting off-grid living in Rosarito, or tracking Baja’s most urgent water challenges in her long-running Water Watch series. She’s the author of Dust in My Sandals: Tales from a Baja Traveler, a collection of true stories from years spent exploring the peninsula’s hidden corners and colorful characters.