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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 | 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…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Mediterranean Cruise Packing List Most people packing for a Mediterranean cruise think: warm weather, light clothes, a few nice outfits for dinner. That’s a decent start — but it misses the part that actually makes or breaks the trip. From cobblestone streets in…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Eagle Roost Resort Cassville WI Some weekend getaways take weeks to plan and others take mere minutes. This one came together on a Thursday night and less than 24 hours later, we were soaking in a hot tub overlooking the Mississippi river. I…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | What to Pack for an Alaska Cruise Figuring out what to pack for an Alaska cruise trips up almost every first time cruiser — and usually in the same way. They know Alaska is cold, but not how cold. They know they need layers,…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Caribbean Cruise Packing List Packing for a Caribbean cruise sounds easy — toss in a few t-shirts, shorts, and sandals and call it good. But there’s more to this Caribbean cruise packing list that people often forget about. The Caribbean is warm, humid,…