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this week in travel - june 3, 2022

april is here and Summer is inching closer! 

It's hard to imagine April has already almost disappeared! That means the school year is about up and it's on to Summer activities. In March I took my girls to Walt Disney World, along with my sister, brother in law, my awesome nieces and their grandparents. It was a family affair, I tell ya! What a fantastic trip. We walked through the parks in perfect weather, rode the attractions, enjoyed the food, and had so much fun! I'll detail my trip along with some time and money saving tips in a future post. For now, have a wonderful week and remember to keep traveling! 
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​Erik the Travel Guy

explore america: the olympic peninsula of washington state, U.S.A.
Get ready to hit the great outdoors! The Olympic Peninsula of Washington state is simply gorgeous! This video shows you step-by-step how to make the most out of your trip! 

article: 6 tips on how to BEAT jet lag 

I am about to get on the plane. My bags are packed and my passport is ready, but am I ready? “Jet lag”, ladies and gentleman, is a dish served as wholly in first class as it is in coach. However, here are a few quick tips to beat jet lag before it beats you!

travel tip: learn about the entire vacation ecosystem
We all want the best value for our vacation dollar right? And we can all agree "if it looks (or sounds) too good to be true, then it probably is". However, to find big savings on your next vacation usually involves looking in a few different places within the entire vacation ecosystem. Pennies (or dollars) saved, add up! Watch this video to learn where to look! 

EPISODE: Cozumel
In this episode of Beyond Your Backyard, I travel to the Mexican island destination of Cozumel to learn more about Mayan Culture, through the food and the archaeology. He spends time with a spiritual guru who teaches ancient history through deep breathing and self-discovery. Erik also shows us how easy it is to fall in love with scuba diving.

vacation food! Dinner at the shack in stauton, va
I love excellent food, especially when I travel, which is why I dropped to The Shack.

Three courses of unbelievably delicious food and an intimate discussion with the chef/owner Ian Boden. The Shack is located one block outside of downtown Staunton offering the best products from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and surrounding area. Chef Boden’s modern cooking combines his Jewish eastern European roots with the traditions of the region and has garnered two James Beard Award Nominations as well as receiving Three Stars from The Washington Post.

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​My name is Erik Hastings (Erik the Travel Guy) and for more than fifteen years, 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, weather and budget are just some of the factors that can complicate travel plans...not to mention a global health pandemic! I want to help fix that. My television series (seen nationally on PBS), short videos, articles, podcast and media appearances are specifically designed to help you become the most well-informed world explorer.