Erik Trinidad

It was still dark when I arrived at a parking lot in Dubai’s Meydan district just before dawn and heard the familiar Muslim call to prayer coming from the speakers of a distant minaret. As the resonance of the age-old chants filled the sky, I noticed more and more individuals coming from their cars, gradually assembling at the same spot — only it was not for any religious reasons. Here, at Dubai’s rendezvous point for urban cycling, away from the glittering skyscrapers and luxury hotels...

The basic recipe for the Paloma, a classic cocktail hailing from Mexico, is simple: tequila, grapefruit soda, and lime. However, if you ask any professional bartender, choices of ingredients and spirits — like Tequila Ocho, a single estate tequila from the multi-generational Camarena family in Jalisco, Mexico — are important factors for any variation...

As a long-time scuba diver, I typically seek out the best scuba sites when I travel to the Caribbean. But in one destination, I didn't have to strap on an air tank to experience the wonders of the local marine life. In the Exumas...

It should be no surprise that the country of Panama, comprising the isthmus between North and South America, would have incredible wildlife—both terrestrial and aquatic. After all, it’s the crossroads of continents at the nexus of enormous oceans. And with its unique narrow span of land stretching from north to south, Panama makes it possible to dive on the Pacific in the morning, drive only a few hours, and dive in the Caribbean Atlantic—on the same day...

Popular conceptions of New Jersey’s food scene probably include submarine sandwiches, greasy spoons, and the state’s take on the classic American diner — a place where “disco fries,” Jersey’s answer to poutine, has been immortalized. However, in-the-know gourmands know the Garden State holds true to its name and is home to formidable wineries and many farm-to-table restaurants serving fresh New American fare. New Jersey is also one of the most diverse states in the US, and this ethnic diversity...

When you’re traveling to a city, whether for business or pleasure, one of the easiest ways to immerse yourself in the local culture is to embrace the food and drink scene. It usually doesn’t require too much effort, since you’re going to have a meal or go out for a drink anyway. Food is often representative of a city’s soul. It’s not just something to fuel our bodies,..

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...

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...

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,,,

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...

Escargot may be synonymous with French cuisine, but the delicacy is having a renaissance in Vienna.

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.

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.

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...

Sacrilegious or sensible? A world-renowned pilgrim walking route can also be a road trip.