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.
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
Gorgeous landscapes, ancient ruins and wine: cycling through Turkey’s İzmir Province
I pedaled behind my cycling guide, a young 19-year-old Turk by the name of Yiğit – properly pronounced monosyllabically, he informed me. “Yeat. Like the rapper.”
A generation older than him, I did not know about that 23-year-old artist – nor any Gen Z pop-culture reference for that matter – yet as we rode through the countryside of Turkey’s İzmir Province, I knew that we’d be bonding over bicycles and the local scenery rather than our taste in music...
9 of the best hiking trails in Honduras
Honduras may be known by some tourists for its collection of fine beaches, but this Central American nation has its share of great hiking trails ideal for the more active traveler...
Top 6 things to do in Honduras from scuba diving to exploring Mayan ruins
Beyond the beach resorts, glass-bottom-boat tours and canopy adventure parks lies the true Honduras.
The best beaches in Honduras, from the Caribbean Coast to the islands
Travelers flock to Central America for its beaches, and Honduras, spanning the isthmus from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, has some of the best, spread along over 800km (500miles) of coastline...
The best places to visit in Honduras for reef and jungle adventures
Looking to venture outside the popular tourist bubble? Honduras is a country with so much to see – you can hike through tropical rainforests, cloud forests and mountains, paddle around mangrove swamps, rivers and lakes or visit Mayan archaeological sites overflowing with ancient secrets...
Would you try these unusual lobster treats?
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.
Spain's heartland is the perfect road trip
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...
Fiji beyond the resorts: top 6 activities for adventurous travelers
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...
Hidden Tenerife: best places to avoid the crowd
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...
Rainforests, coasts and hideaways: A Honduras road trip
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...