While transitioning into becoming full-time RVers, we’ve found that many people are fascinated by how we got here – what led up to this decision and the reasons why we want to do it. Some of our best friends were no different. While talking about our plans with our good friends Lindsay and Joe, they felt […]

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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We love sharing about all the different aspects of our lifestyle. From marriage and budgeting as a couple, to living life on the road, and how we fund our travels.
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RVE Summit Recap
We recently announced our exciting news of becoming full-time RVers. We’ve received so many different reactions from our loved ones. But mostly, everyone just wants to know WHY and HOW we made such a decision. We will tell you more about that in later posts. But truthfully, we have always dreamed of the idea of […]
5 Unexpected U.S. Cities You MUST Visit This Year!
Summer is in full force and everyone’s thinking about doing some traveling! Here are five destinations that you may or may not have heard of, but should be on your travel bucket list. The best part is, these trips won’t break the bank, and won’t require too much time off work, but will still provide you […]
Why Quitting My Dream Job Was a Part of Following My Detour
For as long as I can remember I have always dreamed of being a teacher. I will never forget the day that I received a phone call from my first principal offering me a position as a kindergarten teacher. I had worked so hard for it, earning not only my bachelor’s and teaching licensure but also my […]
Our Story: From a Dead End to a Detour
I struggle to even know where to begin this post. Tears are already filling my eyes. It requires me to go to a place in my heart that is still aching, still healing. But it’s a story that’s critical to sharing our own personal detour. So here goes nothing. The News That Changed Everything I’ll never forget […]
4 Reasons Why Traveling Strengthens Your Relationship
It’s not rocket science: relationships can be hard. And I don’t have to tell you, vacations are exciting. So why not use one to enhance the other. In my own experiences, frequent traveling has been a huge contributor to my successful and happy marriage. When we go longer than a few months without taking a […]
The Best Things to do in Bocas del Toro that Aren’t Partying
Bocas del Toro is a wonderful archipelago off the north-western coast of Panama – an hour’s flight from Panama City. The main town, and the capital of the province is Bocas Town. It is located on Isla Colon. This is where you will find plenty of accommodations, bars, restaurants, and shops. We loved Bocas del […]
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