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Daniel McKenzie

Dan is a near Colorado native that loves to experience new places, cultures, and adventures. He considers himself a pretty laid back kind of guy and loves to enjoy a refreshing beverage on a patio.

These Strategies will Help You Actually Achieve Your Goals

Goals, resolutions, dreams – whatever you want to call them, are critical for personal development and success. They are the first step to Following Your Detour! They allow us to identify something our hearts desire and start planning how we are going to attain that desire. It’s an act of believing that you CAN do […]

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A Day Trip to Cinque Terre

Our day trip Cinque Terre turned out to be better than we’d imagined. We’d dreamed of visiting Cinque Terre for years. We’d looked at hundreds of photos. We thought we knew what it would be like. Then we arrived, breathed the air, smelled the ocean and the food coming from restaurant kitchens, and heard the […]

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3 Quotes About Courage to Help You Go After Your Dreams

Do you know the most important thing needed to achieve your dreams and live your best life? It’s not money. It’s not a great idea or a killer business. It’s not finding your soul mate. It’s not even beauty or good looks, nor is it confidence or charisma. It’s COURAGE. Turns out, I’ve been wrong about […]

How to Experience Bangkok in 2-3 Days

Bangkok is one of the world’s most interesting cities. It’s bustling, loud, fast-paced, and full of energy. Its food scene is terrific, the streets are full of life, it has world class shopping and one of a kind nightlife. It’s a city of contrasts, to say the least. Huge modern skyscrapers blend with both ancient […]

7 Must-See Lakes Near Banff National Park

Banff National Park is a mountain paradise (it’s great for RVers, too). In fact, the entire area surrounding Banff National Park is a mountain paradise. Three national parks (Yoho, Banff and Jasper) converge in the Banff area, providing visitors fresh air, unimaginable beauty and the chance to experience the great outdoors. During the winter months, […]

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Why Lagos is the Perfect Place to Stay in the Algarve

A you dreaming of a beach vacation in the Algarve? Ever since we saw pictures of the sandy beaches with blue/green water back dropped against beautiful rock formations, we knew we had to get to Portugal. But with so many miles of coastline, and so many places to choose from, how do you choose where […]

Visit Boquete – Panama’s Hidden Treasure

Located in the highlands of western Panama, Boquete (bow-ket-ay) is a small mountain village known as the “land of eternal spring”. Why Visit Boquete?  Boquete is a dramatic change of scenery from Panama City or Bocas del Toro. Due to its elevation of almost 4,000 feet above sea level, the weather rarely reaches above 80 […]