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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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A Little "Travel Positive" Video

Now, more than ever, we all need a little positive travel advice! Watch until the end! This video is for anyone who desires to travel and serves as a reminder of how important travel is for our mind, body and soul! ​


How To Travel During COVID-19

As 2021 gets underway, this entire section of my site is dedicated to helping you take a vacation while we continue to battle this virus and its variants. It's a very personal choice to travel, but if you do, then watch the videos in this section to help you plan, book and take a safe vacation!  

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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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MEET ERIK THE TRAVEL GUY

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Erik Hastings, a.k.a. Erik the Travel Guy is an EMMY award-winning television personality who speaks directly to consumers who can't afford to "get their vacations wrong". He is the host and managing editor of the internationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" for public broadcasting stations (PBS) and other networks/VOD platforms. Erik The Travel Guy is also host of the new podcast, Erik The Travel Guy - The Podcast. He leads an incredibly talented team of industry pros and is the editorial driving force of his platform. While the travel industry directly supports millions of families worldwide, Erik believes travel makes the world a better place. Through exploration and discovery, he has learned that travel brings cultures together and he eagerly shares that spirit with his viewers. Read Erik's Full Bio.


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    • Beyond Your Backyard
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    • Local Travel
    • RV Travel
    • Vacation Ecosystem >
      • Planning
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    • The United States
    • The Caribbean
    • Mexico
    • Canada
    • Europe
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