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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!
What You’ll Find Here
Hidden Gems Worth the Drive (and Flight!)
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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 | Toppling Goliath Brewing in Decorah Iowa If you’re looking for a brewery stop that actually lives up to the fanfare, Toppling Goliath Brewing in Decorah Iowa is worth putting on your route. We stopped in on the drive home from a weekend in…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Amish greenhouses near St Charles MN If you’ve ever driven the backroads around Winona County in late April, you know the feeling — handwritten signs, gravel driveways, and cars slowly pulling in and out of places that don’t show up on Google Maps.…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Whispering Bluffs Winery I almost walked right past Whispering Bluffs Winery—and that would’ve been a mistake. Sitting right across from the brewery in Potosi, it’s easy to overlook. It may not look like one of the best wineries in the area from the…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Potosi Brewery Review If you’re wondering whether it’s worth the stop, this Potosi Brewery review will give you a straight answer — fast. There’s no shortage of small-town breweries in Wisconsin, but not all of them justify the detour. Potosi Brewery is one…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Cassville WI Lodging If you’re planning a trip to this part of southwest Wisconsin, finding the right Cassville WI lodging really comes down to what kind of experience you want. This isn’t a place packed with chain hotels or big resorts — and…