Tijuana, as I attempt to describe it, embodies both the best and worst aspects of the two countries it straddles. Rising to prominence during the prohibition era, it once served as a haven for prohibition stricken gringos and dark behavior. While traces of this history persist, the city has shifted its focus towards more diverse industries. Today, it thrives as a boomtown for many Mexicans, offering an opportunity to seek their fortunes anew.