Erik Trinidad

From lobster gelato to lobster beer, Nova Scotia has come up with delicious and unique ways to tempt the crustacean lover in all of us.

Hungry to encounter more of Spain’s culture and cuisine, I decided to take a road trip to the often overlooked region of Castilla y León. One of the nation’s 17 autonomous communities, it’s located north and west of the central capital region. Away from crowds of tourists, a fascinating (and very filling) road trip lay ahead...

When you pick up a bottle of Maker’s Mark bourbon, the first thing you notice is probably the red wax that drips down the neck of the bottle. It’s a result of hand-dipping each bottle upside down into a pot of hot crimson goo. While this is a nice custom touch, it’s not technically the “mark” of Maker’s Mark. The true calling card of the iconic whiskey is a very small symbol on the label, one that’s often ignored, but actually carries a lot of significance...

When I signed up for a day excursion that included a visit to a farm in the tropical countryside of Thailand’s Chiang Mai province, I knew our midday meal would be a true farm-to-table experience — a trend already popular in eateries outside farmland. However, when Nu Hanupongsamartsim and his young daughters Nadia and Jija met me and my friends on the side of the road...

Many first-time visitors to New York feel like they’ve already been there before, gathering that familiarity through TV shows and films set against a backdrop of the city’s most famous attractions. However, there are plenty of places to see in this world-famous metropolis beyond its iconic Times Square, esteemed museums, and Brooklyn Bridge...

Challenge Fiji. Demand more than pristine beaches and high-class resorts. Search for more than a "tropical paradise" and sun-drenched lazy days. Look for outdoor adventures of the Class IV variety or in the murky waters where eels hide. Put the Pacific Island to the test and find out (rather quickly) it's ready for it. Here's a list of some off-beach activities to get your blood flowing. But don’t fret, the beach will still be there when you return...

Centuries ago, before Old World Europeans knew of civilization across the Atlantic Ocean, the Canary Islands were considered the “edge of the world.” This volcanically-formed archipelago, now one of the autonomous regions of Spain, has a unique geography, geology, history and, above all, culture — especially in its food. It’s a hodgepodge of heritages, fusing Spanish, North African Berber and, surprisingly, Cuban and Venezuelan, now that the New World has been “discovered”...

Once considered the edge of the world, the Canary Islands stood where the Old World map ended‚ before European explorers ‘discovered’ civilization on the other side of the Atlantic. Its unique culture, along with a diverse landscape ranging from beautiful beaches to snow-capped peaks, has made the Canary Islands, particularly Tenerife, a popular tourist destination...

“Get ready to shred the red!” said George Miraval, a mountain biking maestro of the auburn desert landscape of Sedona, Ariz. If not for the gray streaks in his ponytail, I might not have guessed the age of this youthful and enthusiastic septuagenarian. Part Berkeley hippie (he studied there in ’69) and part extreme adventure enthusiast, Miraval has Native American blood — and thus has ties to the sacred Native lands of Sedona. He was the perfect guide to lead me and a group...

“Rock climbers around the world consider Yosemite to be the centre of the universe. Most recently, it was the backdrop for the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo, which followed climber Alex Honnold on his historic rope-free clamber up El Capitán. But you don’t need to

be an expert athlete to ascend the famed rock faces of this revered national park...

Over 50 years ago, the Lugana region, about 90 miles west of Venice, Italy, was barely on the winemakers’ map. At the time, local winemakers never dreamed their homegrown Turbiana grape, also known as Trebbiano di Lugana, could capture the world’s attention...

Cocktail histories are elusive, but most people credit Alberta, a western Canadian province, with the creation of several intriguing drinks. It’s the rumored home of the Caesar, Canada’s answer to the Bloody Mary (just add Clamato, eh?). As legend has it, it’s also the birthplace of the Shaft, a Canadian classic named for an American film legend...

When Karl the Fog has his gloomy summer residency in San Francisco, the place to be is just across the Bay Bridge in Oakland, where it’s often sunnier and 5–10º warmer. But better weather isn't the only reason to visit “The Town” as it's nicknamed (SF being “The City”)...

At first glance, the Shooting Star Saloon in Huntsville, Utah, might seem like an ordinary dive bar. It serves local brews and epic burgers. There are some neon beer signs, a pool table, a jukebox, and quirky paraphernalia on the walls. But the Shooting Star is no run-of-the-mill watering hole. It’s a liquid landmark...

The famed Mayan ruins of Copán, the world-renowned diving on the islands of Utila and Roatán – Honduras is a country with so much to enjoy. But it's the smaller areas, the coastal cities and the tucked away street vendors, the small reservoirs and cloud forests, that truly make this Central American country a place to wander. And there's no better way to experience it than on a trip on the Honduran roads less traveled...