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Hey there! We’re Dan and Lindsay McKenzie.
We’re just an ordinary couple living an extraordinary life…
We’re full-time adventurers, who are crazy about life and each other. Our goal is to share tips and resources that have helped us follow our detour in hopes that they help you follow yours!
Follow Your Detour is about creating your own path in life.
It’s about embracing change and taking risks in pursuit of a life you love.
Whether you’ve come to a dead end or are seeking an alternate route, following a detour is about the journey of self-discovery and growth … not the destination.
If where you’re at isn’t where you want to be then it’s time to follow your detour…
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Finding the courage to make big changes in our lives and chase our dreams can be the hardest part. Here’s everything you need to finally take action!
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You’re Sure to Love Porto with These 9 Things to Do
Oh Porto, where do we begin? Porto immediately stole our hearts for so many reasons. After driving through and spending time in the Algarve, we decided to fly to Porto from Faro, which was convenient and affordable. We were very fortunate to find an amazing VRBO rental in the heart of the Cais da Ribeira […]
Writing and Self-Publishing a Book on Amazon Part 2: Producing (Writing, Editing & Designing Your Book)
This post is part two of a three part blog post series on writing and self-publishing a book on Amazon. In part one, I shared the first three steps of the process, which I called the Pre-Writing phase. These steps were setting goals, mindmapping, and outlining your book. If you haven’t yet, you can read […]
The Happy Camper Bucket List Ep.2 – Outer Banks, NC
The Happy Camper Bucket List is about the two things we love the most… traveling and RVing! Each episode, we explore a new destination and showcase the best activities and fun experiences. We also try out a brand-new RV while visiting one of the area’s best campgrounds. Come along with us, Camping World, and Isaac […]
Must-Have Collectibles and Merchandise For National Park Lovers
In honor of National Park Week, we put together a list of our favorite national park merchandise. So if you’re as national park obsessed as we are, you’ll love these items for yourself. Otherwise, they make great gifts for the national park lover in your life. The best part is that proceeds from some of […]
RVing to Glacier National Park in Montana
Glacier National Park was at the top of our RVing bucket list when we hit the road. The photos of this park speak for itself. You’ll see in this post why it’s in our top ten list of favorite national parks! If you’re planning a trip to the park, we hope this post can help […]
Writing and Self-Publishing a Book on Amazon Part 1: Pre-Writing (Planning & Getting Started)
I recently released my book, Follow Your Detour and have gotten asked numerous times, “how did you do it?” and more specifically, “how did you do it so fast?” I wrote the entire rough draft in just 25 days! The following 35 days were spent editing, re-writing, and self-publishing. So I was able to fully […]
The Happy Camper Bucket List Ep. 1 – America’s Historic Triangle
The Happy Camper Bucket List is about the two things we love the most… traveling and RVing! Each episode, we explore a new destination and showcase the best activities and fun experiences. We also try out a brand-new RV while visiting one of the area’s best campgrounds. Come along with us, Camping World, and Isaac […]
6 Amazing Activities in Chiang Mai
When we were originally planning our Thailand trip, we were mostly excited for the incredible beaches. We only put Chiang Mai on the itinerary because we wanted to visit a specific elephant sanctuary. Turns out, though, Chiang Mai was our favorite part of the whole trip! You simply cannot go to Thailand without experiencing this […]
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