Eric Smillie
Eric is is a former contributing editor at Via with more than 10 years of experience.
Featured Publications
His work has also appeared in Afar, GOOD, MAKE, Newsweek, Sunset, the New York Times, and Wired.
Education
- Bachelors of Arts, Dartmouth College
Articles by Eric Smillie
On the Big Island, visitors find a low-key town, tropical splendor, and an active volcano.
Oceanside fun, tasty eats, and California history converge in Santa Cruz.
Drivers need to be especially cautious around cyclists. Here’s how best to share the road.
Escape the crowds and discover the eastern side of the mountains.
Take these 8 trails to see birds and elephant seals, stunning waterfalls, and towering redwoods.
An expert provides steps for removing adhesives from your car.
Take a leisurely bike ride on these beautiful paths in the West.
A charming coastal town near Santa Cruz offers shopping, sunshine, and dining with a view.
A visit to Berkeley soon reveals that is nearly impossible to pin this university town down.
A stretch along California's Mendocino coast is one of North America's richest upwelling zones.
The friendly beach town offers craft cocktails, modern chic, cozy lounges, and a tiki bar.
North of San Francisco, this small town is a beacon for foodies, artists, and kayakers.
A new wave of restaurants is turning out delicious dishes that celebrate the cuisine of India.
Tours at top microbreweries in the West offer a peek behind the scenes—and samples, too.
Try unique varieties of donuts in a range of flavors in California, Oregon, Nevada, and beyond.