Things to Do in Cartagena: from Dawn to Dusk
As a city rich in cultural and history, it’s no surprise to find the choice of things to do in Cartagena Colombia is rich and varied. Mike East discovers great…
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 one of the Costa Rica clothing optional resorts and…
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
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?
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
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
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…
Campeche Mexico: Another Side of Yucatan
There is a lot more to the Yucatan Peninsula than overdeveloped resorts, especially for the more adventurous traveller as Mike East discovered when he visited Campeche Mexico…
Surfing Begins at 40
Experienced traveller Mike East took up surfing for the first time in his mid-forties. He doesn’t regret it; neither would you…
