Travel to the hill country of the mid-Atlantic to unlock the secrets of Boone, North Carolina. Rustic scenery, fascinating frontiersman history, Bluegrass music and delicious country-chic comfort food are all on the menu.

Las Vegas has made incredible strides when it comes to renovating its “Sin City” reputation into something more family-friendly.

Chicago is a classic American city filled with unique neighborhoods, stunning architecture, delicious food and lots to see and do!

Keep your kids busy, engaged, happy and entertained during your flight with this Kids Busy Bag and Amenity Kit! Perfect for long car rides, flights or rainy days indoors!

Lafayette, LA isn’t called the “The Happiest City in America” just because it sounds good. It earned that name by being a community filled with good people who greet visitors with warm smiles, delicious food, and authentic, inclusive Cajun culture. By simply walking the streets of Lafayette, you will see what I mean. 

On this edition of Beyond Your Backyard, I find out why so many people are “Proud to be an Okie from Muskogee.” The crew and I travel to this quaint Oklahoma town to learn about the history of the Girl Scouts, the Trail of Tears and the local country music connection.

We’ve all been there. We arrive at our destination, we get our bags (unless you’ve paid attention and only brought carry-on luggage), and you trudge your way over to the Rental Car Center.

Thinking about embarking on a great American roadtrip? Watch this video with a few hacks first! 

Let someone else do the driving in foreign countries. This videos gives you all the facts to consider when planning a trip to a foreign country and whether (or not) you should rent a car.

This week, I am exceedingly thrilled to announce the Spiritual Heritage Tour in Washington, DC. Yes! We will explore Washington, DC together next Spring along with my good friend former Georgia Representative Doug Collins.

We all have different situations. Mine? I am fortunate in that I get to work from home when I am not filming my travel television series.  

Mackinac Island, Michigan is famous for it's delicious fudge so I donned the apron with Ryba's famous owner to learn how to make their delicious fudge!

Step into a world of luxurious accommodations. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is located in Farmington, PA and is an excellent location for family fun! This video shows you what to expect during your stay.

In this edition of Beyond Your Backyard, Erik the Travel Guy seeks educational fun in the sun in St. Pete / Clearwater, Florida. This virtually undiscovered gulf coast destination is bursting at the seams with artistic flair. Erik dives into the mind of Salvador Dali, takes a colorful downtown walking tour, learns the art of glass blowing and samples BBQ from an iconic pitmaster. Thanks for watching, liking, subscribing and sharing these videos with your friends!

I know what you’re thinking…Thanksgiving already? Well, it’s gobble gobble time soon enough and this year and I want you to be even more prepared.

The itinerary of your next great adventure can be a mix of tried and true and quietly undiscovered! This video shows you how!

Head up north with Erik as he experiences true Midwestern kindness from the locals of Ashland, Wisconsin.

National parks, small towns, big cities, beaches, forests, desserts, this country is big and diverse! Get out there and explore! 

This may just be the most important travel crossroads you’ll come upon. Allow me to elaborate. It’s July 2022 and a few key roadblocks are in our vacation path (so to speak). Let’s review…COVID 19, supply chain issues, bigger bill at the supermarket, the war in Ukraine, staffing shortages, high inflation, canceled flights, monkeypox, peak summer travel demand, the kids are out of school (and bored) and, to top it off, topping off the gas tank requires a new mortgage on your home with a 23% percent APR!

In Staunton, Virginia you'll discover an oasis of deliciousness at The Shack. Three courses of unbelievably delicious food and an intimate discussion with the chef/owner Ian Boden.