Mike East

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Mike East

Mike began his career in travel writing by writing his own guide on his holidays. He sent this manuscript off to a range of travel guide companies and got a range of rejection letters — all except one. Getting a contract to write for Roger Lascelles Publications on Trinidad and Tobago, and The Bahamas was how his career began. With this opportunity came other pieces for British magazines, The Sunday Telegraph and now Travel Begins at 40.
Montserrate, Bogota’s Mountain, Colombia

Montserrate, Bogota’s Mountain, Colombia

At 3,152 metres, the mountain of Montserrate dominates the high plateau (already at a height of 2,640 metres) on which Bogota, the capital of Colombia, is built. It is a…

What To Do in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

What To Do in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic lies on the south coast of the Caribbean nation. The greater metropolitan area is home to 3.8 million people, making it the largest city in the…

A Tour of Comuna 13 Medellin Colombia

A Tour of Comuna 13 Medellin Colombia

On his visit to the Colombian city, Mike East takes a tour of Comuna 13 Medellin (la comuna 13 Medellin), and discovers it to be a wonderful example of community-based…

Things To Do in Medellin Colombia

Things To Do in Medellin Colombia

On his trip to Colombia, Mike East experiences the wonderful things to do in Medellin, a city reborn from its troublesome past.  Located in the Western Andes, Medellin Colombia enjoys…

Pereira Colombia: Coffee and Hot Springs

Pereira Colombia: Coffee and Hot Springs

Located in the western Andes, Pereira Colombia is a pleasant city to explore, in the midst of the coffee region. Nearby, and not to be missed, are the waterfall and…

10 Things To Do in Nevada Besides Las Vegas

10 Things To Do in Nevada Besides Las Vegas

Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World because of its entertainment options including nightlife, shows and exhibits. It is also famous for its mega-casinos. Majority of…

7 Ancient Peru Sites Away From Machu Picchu

7 Ancient Peru Sites Away From Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu and Cusco are rightly world famous, but how many other sites of ancient Peru can you visit? Many, says Mike East. Remnants of Peru’s ancient civilisation abound throughout…

Things To Do in Maastricht in a Day

Things To Do in Maastricht in a Day

After visiting Rotterdam, Mike East planned to spend just a few rushed hours in Maastricht; however, the city trapped him with unexpected charms. It was supposed to be a hop…

El Salvador’s Pompeii: Joya de Ceren

El Salvador’s Pompeii: Joya de Ceren

In Mexico and Central America the Mayans left great temples as memories of a remarkable civilisation. But what of the ordinary Mayans? Mike East discovers Joya de Ceren, El Salvador…

Seven Fine Pubs in Cheshire

Seven Fine Pubs in Cheshire

Our Americas correspondent Mike East returns home to give his guide to the best pubs in Cheshire, starting with a pub in the historic houses of Nantwich…

Jaco: Costa Rica in the Raw

Jaco: Costa Rica in the Raw

Very different from the average holiday, but is it for you? Mike East jettisoned all his English inhibitions to check into a clothing optional resort and experience Costa Rica in…

Safety in Latin America – Travel Advice

Safety in Latin America – Travel Advice

Latin America has its share of dangerous places. Mike East continues his precautions you can take to lessen risks with some travel advice. In my previous article I covered how…

Safety in Latin America – Some Tips

Safety in Latin America – Some Tips

Maintaining your personal safety in Latin America is often one of the major concerns of people travelling to the region. Mike East offers advice on precautions you can take to…

Caribbean Getaway: Trinidad or Tobago?

Caribbean Getaway: Trinidad or Tobago?

Tobago is the classic tropical island. With its white sand, palm-fringed beaches it’s a archetypal Caribbean getaway. But what about Trinidad? Mike East makes the case for a traveller looking…

Biking in DC, Back in History

Biking in DC, Back in History

American cities are built for the motor car with freeways everywhere, so popular culture has it. Sure. But there are more environmentally friendly alternatives, as Mike East discovers when he…

Things to Do in Panama City

Things to Do in Panama City

Many travellers have heard of things to do in Panama City – the canal, casinos, etc – but on his most recent visit, Mike East saw many changes and much…