Erik Trinidad is a freelance journalist focusing on experiential travel and food, whose written work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, AFAR, BBC Travel, Fodor's Travel, National Geographic, Lonely Planet, and more.
I’ve Scuba Dived All Across the Caribbean—but This Little-known Island Is My Favorite
I’ve scuba dived some pretty stellar sites across several Caribbean Islands—St. Martin, Dominica, St. Lucia, and Curaçao, to name a few. But out of all my experiences, one destination has risen to the top of my book: the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire.
At 24 miles long and seven miles wide, Bonaire is small. But it's home to a large fringing reef (a type of reef that grows directly on an island's shoreline) that supports a healthy, thriving marine ecosystem and 87 dive sites. Bonaire Natio...
The Vallée de la Gastronomie Is France's Tastiest Roadtrip
Many foodies regard the Michelin guide as the authority on the best places to dine in cities around the world. However, its roots have little to do with quality cuisine: Michelin is a tire manufacturer founded in 1889, and its early restaurant reviews were designed solely to encourage Parisians to go on road trips, and thus need more tires.
Fast forward to today, and people are still gallivanting on road trips across France – but Michelin isn’t the only guide around. Nowadays, there’s also th...
What to Do in Belgrade, Serbia
When I set foot in Belgrade, Serbia’s Temple of Saint Sava for the first time, I got a peculiar feeling, like I had been there before. The doorway into the world’s largest Serbian Orthodox Cathedral revealed a cavernous nave, uncluttered with chairs or pews, reaching up high to a tremendous domed ceiling. Hanging from it was a monumental multi-wheeled chandelier, illuminating the surrounding walls and mosaics that were adorned with religious iconography,,,
The Home of Bouillabaisse Is a Bright, Colorful Fishing Village With Much More to Try
Welcoming millions of visitors annually, Marseille, in the French region of Provence, is an admired port-of-call for Mediterranean travelers — and for good reason. France’s second most-populous city may also be its oldest, yet it maintains a contemporary vibe within its urban center comprising Early Modern forts and contemporary museums, city beaches, and seaside promenades, plus grand, Neo-Byzantine church architecture within reach of colorful neighborhoods adorned with street art. There’s also a thriving dining scene...
Here's Why a Viennese Farmer Says Snails Are the Protein of the Future
Escargot may be synonymous with French cuisine, but the delicacy is having a renaissance in Vienna.
I'm an Experienced Scuba Diver With Over 130 Dives Logged — and Diving Indoors in the World's Deepest Pool Was Surprisingly Fun
Deep Dive Dubai is 197 feet deep and filled with 3.7 million gallons of sanitized fresh water.
As I descended from the surface with my guide, I felt as if I had entered another world — almost as if I was in a dream. I was scuba diving in a man-made pool and with each passing moment, my preconceptions about what this experience would be like were swiftly debunked.
How an Experiment to Amplify Light in Hospital Operating Rooms Led to the Accidental Invention of the Snow Globe
The origins of the decoration lie in Vienna's 17th district, where the inventor's descendants are still making them for collectors around the world.
Diving in Saudi Arabia: Discover the Red Sea’s Newest Dive Haven
In Saudi Arabia, where the Red Sea meets over 1,200 miles of its western shoreline, scuba diving isn't new to locals. However, international travelers like myself are only now discovering the recreational diving scene...
Taking the easy way: Road-tripping along the Camino de Santiago
Sacrilegious or sensible? A world-renowned pilgrim walking route can also be a road trip.
The Joy of Birdwatching
Discover 60 uplifting birding adventures plus 120 extra ideas on bird-rich trips that explore the joys and pleasures of watching our feathered friends in nature, including "Let the ostrich be your gateway into Africa's avian world" by Erik Trinidad
I Rode a Bike Through Rwanda for 5 Days—Here’s Why It Was the Best Way to See the Country
Biking Rwanda's Congo Nile Trail offers travelers the chance to see the country's waterfalls, volcanoes, gorillas, and more.
Wine Tasting Near Niagara Falls
Winery-hopping in Canada's Niagara Peninsula serves up lovely scenery and excellent late-harvest wines, ice wines, and more
Training for Tiger’s Nest on Two Wheels
How biking through Bhutan acclimated me to Himalayan altitudes, and helped me understand the “Land of Happiness”
A New Via Ferrata in the Catskills Brings Guests to New Heights
The latest offering from a classic Catskills destination, Mohonk Mountain House.