Leading the way to change the world through travel!
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My name is Erik the Travel Guy and for more than a decade, I've committed my life's work to helping getaway-seekers who can't afford to have their vacations go wrong. School schedules, family members, the weather and the budget are just some of the factors that can complicate travel plans. I want to help fix that. My television series (seen on PBS, Amazon Prime, YouTube), short videos, articles, podcast and media appearances are specifically designed to help you become the most well-informed world explorer. On this site, you'll find useful destination information, relevant travel info. about your hometown, and helpful facts & stats about the companies who offer travel products and services. Thank you for visiting! Recently seen on...
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2021 Vacation Giveaway - Call for Entries NOW OPEN!2020 was a tough year for all of us so I've decided to help YOU do something spectacular for someone else!
I'm giving away an unforgettable vacation (up to $5,000) to someone you nominate! A friend, teacher, colleague, healthcare worker, business owner...you tell me who needs a much-needed break! To enter to win, simply subscribe to my YouTube channel. Then in the comment section, tell us the first name of the person and why they are deserving of a vacation. Good Luck! |
Beyond Your Backyard - Season Three is Online or DVR the Create channel!
Beyond Your Backyard is an Emmy award-winning, educational travel series highlighting destinations in North America and beyond demonstrating there’s so much more that brings us together than divides us. Emmy award-winning television personality Erik Hastings (Erik the Travel Guy) travels beyond experiences to uncover the soul of every place he visits. Each episode digs deep to educate viewers on the history and culture, delicious food, famous attractions as well as off-the-beaten-path haunts; reminding viewers us how exciting it is to share and understand one another and just how connected we really are. Beyond Your Backyard is seen by millions each week in 90% of US households. The series is nationally syndicated on PBS and the Create Channel and is seen on 328 broadcast channels in 161 markets in 48 states in the United States. Full episodes are available on Amazon Prime, YouTube, PBS.org and this site. Read More |
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Season Three Broadcast - Create on December 28, 2021
Season Three of Beyond Your Backyard aired on public broadcasting stations (PBS) in August, 2020 and on Create in December 2020! 10 new episodes are hot out of production! Each episode is available now online at PBS.org. This season Erik travels to the Pacific Northwest, gets never-before-view from the flight deck of the Boeing Dreamliner, drinks from the fountain of youth and sings a little ABBA! Check your local listings and hit the DVR! Watch for full episodes on Amazon Prime & YouTube. |