Every year, the island of Oahu gets a little brighter as mural artists from around the world fill the streets and alleyways of Honolulu’s Kaka’ako district for the annual Pow! Wow! street art festival. Normally,
Read More »Scared of heights? Then you’re going to want to avoid a trip to Horseshoe Bend! This Instagram-worthy curvature in the Colorado River is located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in northern Arizona, a
Read More »For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with the Wild Wild West. I’m pretty sure this started at the young age of 8 or 9, when I saw “Butch Cassidy and
Read More »Alaska has long been one of my favorite places to explore, but I had only visited in the summertime, when days were long and temperatures were moderate. My wintertime visit in February 2021 turned out
Read More »I have always found carving and sculpture to be a fascinating way in which artists can share their talents with the world. Artists use various materials such as clay, granite, wood… and even ice! The
Read More »For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of an African Safari. It always seemed so far out of reach. Upon doing some early research many years ago, I saw all-inclusive fees of $1,000
Read More »Let’s face it: who doesn’t love a bear cub? They are cuddly, playful and oh so cute. The brown bear cubs that I encountered on my most recent trip to Katmai National Park in Alaska
Read More »One of the most memorable experiences of my life took place in the great state of Alaska, USA. I had the opportunity to visit the 49th state many times over the past 20+ years on
Read More »Welcome! You’ve found the first post on my new travel blog: Embrace the Detour! Every week, I’ll be posting different travel adventures, along with photos, tips and recommendations. Feel free to comment with questions or
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