I’m Erin, a Canadian travel writer, creator, and podcaster.

When I’m not traveling internationally or exploring Canada, I write and talk about responsible tourism. I’m on a mission to help you travel in a way that is better for people, and the planet, and leads to meaningful travel experiences.

I started backpacking solo at 19 years old, and haven’t stopped since (although these days I mostly travel with my partner!). Early in my travels, I began to question how travel and tourism impacts our ecosystems, cultural heritage, history, development, and communities. I’ve been on a mission ever since to learn about both the good and the bad that comes with tourism. And now, I use my blog, writing, podcast, and social media to share everything I’m learning with you!

On Pina Travels, you’ll find guides covering responsible travel topics, like how to avoid overtourism and understanding travel privilege. And, you’ll find lots of destination guides packed with mindful travel tips that are based off of my own experience and my own travels.

Pina Travels is your responsible tourism resource.

On Pina Travels, you’ll find mindful travel guides that cover topics like how to avoid overtourism, tips for traveling sustainably, and explanations of travel privilege. You’ll also find travel itineraries and location guides that have mindful travel tips weaved into them. While a lot of my content is focused on my home province, Ontario, you’ll find blogs covering the rest of Canada, and international destinations too, like Nepal, Portugal, Iceland, and Morocco.

Prefer to listen? I also host a podcast about responsible travel called Curious Tourism. You can check it out right here.

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Want to work with me? Learn about how I work with brands, DMOs, and tourism boards, right here.