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Beyond Your Backyard - Thanksgiving

Beyond Your Backyard travels to Plymouth, MA to learn more about “the first Thanksgiving” and shows you how to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving feast with turkey and all the trimmings.

What To Do With Thanksgiving Day Leftovers

Folks! I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving Day feast with family and/or friends! If you don’t travel, then you may have been responsible for the preparation of the delicious meal. So, what do you do with the leftovers?

Notes From The Road - New Year's

Hey holiday enthusiasts! If you're looking to keep the festive spirit alive and kick off the New Year with a bang, consider booking a short getaway between Christmas and New Year's. Picture this: a cozy road trip, just six hours or less from your house, or a quick non-stop flight to a nearby destination.

Destination Spotlight - Phoenix, AZ

Nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix, Arizona, is a vibrant destination that seamlessly merges desert beauty, urban sophistication, and cultural richness. Known as the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the unique desert landscape

Vacation Merchandise - Give Thanks T

I love this time of year and the pie!

Beyond Your Backyard - Currituck, The Outer Banks

The crew and I explore the northern end of this legendary and popular destination on North Carolina’s Atlantic coast. Join me in one of the few places in the United States where wild horses still run free! I'll discover how a beach vibe, tide and some historic lighthouses shaped this unique destination. All that, and plenty of fun and fresh seafood for all in a destination unlike any other.

Destination Spotlight - Frankenmuth, MI

Nestled in the heart of Michigan, Frankenmuth is a charming and picturesque town that embodies the essence of Bavarian hospitality. Known as "Michigan's Little Bavaria," Frankenmuth offers visitors a delightful blend of Old World charm, cultural richness, and warm hospitality.

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Erik Hastings Biography

Erik Hastings, a.k.a. "Erik the Travel Guy"

Erik “the Travel Guy” Hastings 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 three internationally syndicated television series; "Beyond Your Backyard", “Food for Thought” and “Cruise Food”.

Erik 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.

In 2005, Erik launched his own production company that specialized in creating high-quality, low-cost travel videos for online distribution, which has added “world traveler” to his resume. This enterprise encapsulates all of Erik’s true joys by combining video production, writing, discovery, adventure, performing and interacting with fascinating people in some of the most inspiring and beautiful travel destinations in the world. Since inception, he has amassed an impressive client roster including Hertz, The Greenbrier Resort, CruiseOne, Carnival, Pinehurst, Iberostar, and countless official tourism bureaus throughout the world.

In 2017, Erik and his creative team began production on "Beyond Your Backyard", a new educational travel series for Blue Ridge PBS. The series debuted in April of 2018 on Blue Ridge PBS and other public broadcasting stations and quickly gained national attention and new affiliates. Today, the series is seen by millions of viewers nationwide. The series is syndicated by NETA and carried on the CREATE Channel. In its first season, the series was honored by the industry with two EMMY awards for the show and its host.

In 2022, Erik formed a new venture (4:55 AM Entertainment Co.) with his longtime friend and creative partner Jason Zumwalt. His new company produces two series: “Cruise Food” and “Food For Thought”.

Erik spends (on average) about 25 weeks on the road per year. When he's not traveling, he spends time with his two daughters in the New York City area.