This post is part of a content series sponsored by Camping World. All opinions are our own. Before hitting the open road in an RV, we used to travel internationally quite a bit. We thought when it came to traveling, the farther and more exotic the location, the better. Then we learned to fall in […]
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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I Just Bought My First RV, Now What?
This post is part of a content series sponsored by Camping World. All opinions are our own. Since the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic, RV sales and interest in the RV lifestyle has been at an all-time high. More and more people are opting for the outdoors, taking road trips, and now even taking their […]
Full-Time RV Life back to Stationary Life: 4 Tips for Making the Transition
Many people that read our blog are looking for information on how to become a full time RVer. If that sounds like you, be sure to check out our free email course and then bookmark this article for later 🙂 . If that doesn’t sound like you, you’re probably reading this article because you’ve either […]
7 Must Dos for a Couples Getaway to Amsterdam
A couples trip to… Amsterdam? When you think of Amsterdam, the first thing that might come to your mind is one big party. Long famous for the Red Light District and for legalized marijuana, many travel to Amsterdam to let their hair down and have a good time. That’s certainly one way to experience Amsterdam, […]
Common Misconceptions About Adopting
When we first started our adoption journey, we didn’t have any prior knowledge of the process. In fact, we hardly had any exposure to adoption besides what you see in movies or television or the random stories you hear about so-and-so’s adopted child. As we went about our adoption journey, we became more and more […]
Tips for Taking Couples Travel Photos You’ll Both Be Happy With
During our first five years of traveling together, which included living abroad and backpacking Europe, we took a lot of photos. But looking back, the two of us together weren’t in many of those photos. We took a lot of great photos of the places we visited and the scenery we got to enjoy. Occasionally […]
Positive Adoption Language: Say This NOT That
We all know that words are extremely powerful. Adoption is a beautiful thing in many ways, but it also is a result of loss and grief. So using positive adoption language and being sensitive to all members of the adoption triad (adoptee, adoptive parents, and birth parents) is extremely important. We don’t share this post […]
Our Top 20 RV Camping Spots in Colorado (Free & Paid)
As a Colorado native and near-native, we get asked all the time for great camping recommendations in the state. We decided to do some research ourselves and have explored many amazing spots so we could compile this list! We’ve broken them up into three categories. You can click the categories below to be taken straight […]
How to Plan the Perfect RV Camping Road Trip in 5 Steps
Disclosure: Some of the links contained below are affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase, we would receive a small commission (at no cost to you). Keep in mind that we won’t put anything on this page that we don’t personally use or know to be valuable! Covid-19 has completely changed the […]
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