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My name is Erik The Travel Guy. I am on a mission to get you traveling more often, staying longer and experiencing the potentially life-changing, positive power of travel. My blog, my advice, videos and full episodes of my nationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" can be found on this site. Thank you for visiting. Erik |
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Beyond Your Backyard is a nationally syndicated 30-minute, educational travel adventure highlighting destinations that visitors can travel to with ease. Millions of viewers in 90% of US households watch each week as veteran travel personality Erik Hastings (Erik The Travel Guy) reveals the “soul” of each destination. Every episode digs deep to educate consumers on the history and culture, amazing experiences, delicious food, famous attractions as well as off-the-beaten-path haunts which locals and visitors love to visit. The show’s editorial viewpoint is presented with integrity and humor designed to inspire viewers to travel. Beyond Your Backyard is nationally syndicated on PBS and CREATE and is seen on 328 broadcast channels in 161 markets in 48 states in the United States.
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Inspire + Plan + Go!
Inspire + Plan + Go - the process I follow when planning amazing vacations.
First, feel inspired to go somewhere. Below, you'll find a full inspiration glossary including videos and helpful information from places all over the world.
Second, it's time to plan! Who's going (and when) and what's the budget; all just a few of the questions that come into play throughout the trip-planning process. My "Travel University" helps you answer the logistics behind these questions. Learn about airlines, OTAs, car rental agencies, hotels & resorts, cruise lines and more!
Finally, get going! You've go the details, now it's time to book the trip and you've got options. If you get stuck somewhere in the process, my team and I are always happy to help.
First, feel inspired to go somewhere. Below, you'll find a full inspiration glossary including videos and helpful information from places all over the world.
Second, it's time to plan! Who's going (and when) and what's the budget; all just a few of the questions that come into play throughout the trip-planning process. My "Travel University" helps you answer the logistics behind these questions. Learn about airlines, OTAs, car rental agencies, hotels & resorts, cruise lines and more!
Finally, get going! You've go the details, now it's time to book the trip and you've got options. If you get stuck somewhere in the process, my team and I are always happy to help.
First, be inspired! Decide WHERE to go! |
Destination decided! Let's talk logistics! |
Let's take action and book the trip! |
