beyond your backyard

BEYOND YOUR BACKYARD is a one stop shop for adventurous souls on the move. We aim to give our audience the most unique POV possible of landmarks, restaurants, museums, and off the beaten path wonders. Here at BYB we know this above all else - a “place” is nothing without its people. The more we can absorb our audience in the faces, stories, and lifestyles of their vacation destination, the more likely they are to press the “BOOK IT” button on their travel site. But none of that can happen without our host, Erik “the Travel Guy” Hastings. Erik is the Everyman who’s seen everything. He’s not just a host, he IS the viewer. He makes anyone feel like it’s possible to simply book a flight, pack your bags, and - best of all - get ready for fun. His approach is one of wide eyed wonder. He is the embodiment of the word, “WOW!” His easygoing, thrilled, and earnest approach is the secret ingredient of our winning recipe.