Erik Trinidad

Ever feel like telling your boss to "take this job and shove it," so you can drop everything and travel around the world? Well, really, what's stopping you?
Some of you may find this hard to believe, but the idea isn't that inconceivable. In fact, in many countries other than the United States, long-term global travel is so much a part of the accepted culture that it's just normal. For example, in the UK and Australia, most late teens and twenty-somethings take "gap year" - the year between h...

You can most definitely survive a gunshot to the stomach -- particularly when you're wearing a bulletproof vest -- but did you know you can you do so with a sense of style? Meet Miguel Caballero, dubbed the "Armani of Bulletproof Clothing," who develops stylish and bulletproof apparel for businessmen, heads of state, and other...

There are many people out there who believe that merely having a fancy digital SLR (single-lens reflex) camera will make them a better photographer. This of course is complete absurdity. I mean, no one becomes a better chef because they have a fancy stove; skills come from the knowledge and experience of the person behind the equipment, not the equipment itself...

If you've done some research on gorilla trekking, you know that gorillas are peaceful creatures, despite being sometimes portrayed as menacing beasts in Hollywood films. They are in fact, tranquil beings, as I learned in a recent visit to Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park to encounter them first hand. And I can report that gorilla trekking...

We all know that you can get your kicks on Route 66, but you can also get said kicks on any of the other thousands of asphalt pathways that connect most parts of the American landscape - from the mountain to the prairie, from sea to shining sea. While America's natural landscapes are truly a wonder to behold - Big Sur, Monument Valley, Appalachia, and the Keys may come to mind - there's more out there than just scenery. Here are six variations of the classic American road trip that you can mi...

Ever feel like going on a real life treasure hunt? Then you should get into the fascinating world of geocaching, an exciting activity that is part treasure hunt, part brain teaser, and all-around eliminator of boredom. In a nutshell, geocaching is a GPS tracking game, where you use your GPS-enabled mobile device...

Is it possible to learn everything you need to know about surviving in the wilderness over a single weekend? Not really. But you can certainly learn and practice a survival skill or two when enrolling in a course at a survival school, as I did recently at the Wilderness Way School in the town of...

In a previous video, I answered the question: "Will a 14-lb. bowling ball float in the Dead Sea?" Now, in a new video in a series that aims to combine themes of travel, science, culture, humor, and a little MythBuster ingenuity, I attempt to answer one of the greatest mysteries of science: Can a really powerful electromagnet at CERN cut through a piece of cheese? (I know you've all been dying to know.)...

Rock climbing is an increasingly popular outdoor sport these days, however the one drawback to it is that you need to have said "rock" (or a rock climbing gym) to climb it - and not everyone has easy accessibility to one. However, there are plenty of trees in most parts of the country, and fortunately recreational tree climbing is another outdoor activity that is picking up speed. But before you start scrambling up the nearest oak or spruce tree, there are some arboreal things you should know...

If you're looking to go on vacation in Rwanda, chances are you've already dismissed any of the myths that it's an unsafe country to be in -- in fact, it's quite the opposite. For years, the main draw for Rwandan tourism has been gorilla trekking, but now there's also the Congo Nile Trail (CNT)...

When you think of the activities that tourists usually do in Israel - exploring historic ruins, visiting religious sites, enjoying water sports or nightlife - bowling doesn't exactly come to mind. But if you had access to a 14-lb. bowling ball when traveling through the Holy Land, wouldn't you try to see if it floats in the Dead Sea?

Sure, traveling to faraway places around the world can be a real adventure, but sometimes you just can't get away for any number of reasons. Fortunately as Americans, we live in a nation large enough that there are plenty of adventures to be had on our own soil, and within a diversity of environments. Here's a round-up of seven of the best adventures you can have - without having to bring your passport...

This summer's tragic bear attack in Yellowstone - the first fatality in 25 years - is a reminder that appreciating wildlife in America's national parks should be done with caution; it is not a zoo after all. While encounters with bears may be inevitable, there are several things you can do to prevent an incident when camping - especially when cooking...