Beyond Your Backyard is an educational travel adventure highlighting destinations that visitors can travel to with ease. Veteran travel personality Erik Hastings (Erik The Travel Guy) reveals the "soul" of each destination he visits on his personal mission to inspire viewers to travel. 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 all while doing the very same things you can do on your visit. The show's editorial viewpoint is presented with integrity and humor designed to inspire viewers to travel.