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I share Midwest & USA Road Trips, Cruise Port Guides, and Travel Tips
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I’m Brian—Let’s Plan Your Next Adventure
I’m Brian—a Minnesota native who loves taking Midwest & USA road trips and Caribbean cruises. By day, I work a 9–5 in the transportation industry, and spend my off-hours exploring and posting practical guides and tips on Dohrn Travels—with the long-term goal of going full-time.
On my blog, you’ll find road-trip itineraries, honest cruise port guides, and practical travel tips—clear routes, packing lists, and time-savers that make planning easy.
From Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa to Alaska’s Kenai, the Oregon Coast, and the Panama Canal/ABC Islands, I help everyday travelers plan stress-free, memorable adventures.
Adventure Awaits. Book It!
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From Midwest getaways to ocean escapes, I offer travel guides, road trip ideas, cruise retreats, and real-world tips to help you plan stress-free adventures.
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Packing lists, gear I actually use, and trip planning resources that make trips stress-free.
Latest Adventures
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Guide Planning a cruise from Fort Lauderdale? This Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Guide covers everything you need to know about Port Everglades, including terminals, transportation, parking, and tips to help your embarkation day go smoothly. One of the first…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Hotels Near Port Everglades with Shuttle If you’re cruising from Fort Lauderdale, choosing one of the hotels near Port Everglades with shuttle service can make embarkation day much easier. Port Everglades is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, and choosing…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Fort Lauderdale Airport to Cruise Port If you’re flying into Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport for a cruise, one of the first questions you’ll probably have is simple: How do I get from the airport to the cruise port or my hotel? The good…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Where to Stay Near Port Everglades Choosing where to stay near Port Everglades can feel more complicated than it should. You search “hotels near Port Everglades” and suddenly you’re staring at dozens of options — Fort Lauderdale Beach, downtown, airport hotels, Hollywood Beach.…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Holland America Have It All Package If you’re cruising with Holland America Line, you’ve probably seen the Holland America Have It All package offered during booking. It sounds simple: shore excursions, drink package, specialty dining, and Wi-Fi — bundled for one daily price.…