Welcome!
I’m Erin, a travel writer, content creator, and blogger exploring how tourism can be better for people and the planet. Since I started solo backpacking at 19, I’ve been on a mission to raise awareness about responsible tourism. On Pina Travels, you’ll find mindful travel guides as well as itineraries with practical tips. Want to read about responsible tourism? Start here.
About Pina Travels
I’m Erin Hynes, a travel writer and podcaster exploring how tourism can be better for people and the planet.
I started solo backpacking at 19 and quickly became curious about how travel impacts ecosystems, culture, heritage, and communities—for better or worse. Since then, I’ve been on a mission to raise awareness about responsible tourism through my blog, writing, podcast, and social media.
On Pina Travels, you’ll find guides covering responsible travel topics, like how to avoid overtourism and understanding travel privilege, plus destination guides packed with mindful travel tips.
My work has been featured in Business Insider, AFAR Media, the Toronto Star, and more. I’m a member of the Travel Media Association of Canada. I’m also a Traverse Creator Awards winner and was shortlisted for Travel Creator of the Year by the Influence Awards.
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Listen to My Responsible Travel Podcast
Curious Tourism is the podcast that explores how we can travel in a way that is better for people, and for the planet. Join me as I chat with guests from around the tourism industry, taking a careful look at what truly makes travel and tourism responsible. Curious Tourism is a Voyascape Network show. New episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month.
