Welcome to Dohrn Travels
Adventure Awaits. Book It!
I share Midwest & USA Road Trips, Cruise Port Guides, and Travel Tips
Explore. Eat. Enjoy.
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!)
Travel
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.
Travel Essentials
Packing lists, gear I actually use, and trip planning resources that make trips stress-free.
Latest Adventures

By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | The Cadushy Distillery Bonaire If you’re cruising to Bonaire or exploring the island on your own, chances are you’ve heard of The Cadushy Distillery. It’s one of the most talked-about stops in Rincón—and one of those places people either plan intentionally or stumble…

By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | 1000 Steps Bonaire If you’ve been researching snorkeling spots in Bonaire, chances are 1000 Steps Bonaire keeps popping up. It’s one of the island’s most talked-about locations—praised for marine life, clear water, and dramatic views, but also questioned for those infamous “steps.” So,…

By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Bonaire Cruisers Bonaire is the kind of island that pulls in travelers who like to explore at their own pace. Clear water, easy shore snorkeling, quiet backroads, and just enough adventure to keep things interesting. It’s especially popular with cruisers and repeat visitors…

By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Best Snorkeling in Aruba Aruba is one of those islands that naturally pulls you outside. Warm water, steady sunshine, and calm coves make Aruba a great place for travelers who love being near the ocean. During my time on the island, I spent…

By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Things to Do in Aruba Aruba is one of those islands that sticks with you long after you fly home. I visited Aruba last year on a Holland American Cruise and immediately understood why so many travelers return again and again. I’m actually…


