A born and bred New Yorker living in Los Angeles, Mike has over two decades of experience in the luxury travel industry, a Master’s Degree in International Affairs, a background in anthropology, and a fear of sharks and dogs.

As a luxury travel designer and the owner and director of UprouteMe, a West Coast-based travel company founded in 2010, Mike takes pride in exceeding the high expectations of his clients, 100% of whom have been repeat clients and their referrals.

Over his 20+ years of experience in the luxury travel industry, Mike has partnered with experienced travelers and proud, new owners of blank passports to plan and execute all aspects of their journeys almost everywhere and anywhere in the world.

His passions include Thai and Guyanese curry, Bajan pepper sauce, Prik Nam Pla, Soursop juice, coconut water, watermelon, and ice cream—in no particular order.

His tastes in music are equally as diverse as those in culinary.

His wife, Yetunde, and his two children enjoy the comic relief that results when Mike dances to said music.