Detour Diaries

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Sheryl Wright 3/14/23 Sheryl Wright 3/14/23

How to Create a Travel Budget

Why you can (and should) make a travel budget.

Are budgets your B*&%$ or your BFF? For most of my adult life budgets have been a B*&%$. In 2022 I made the decision to make a major shift, and step by step, I've been turning that B*&%$ into my BFF.

So what have I learned?

How to Make a Compassionate Comedown Plan

SLOW DOWN. EASE BACK IN. INTEGRATE.

These are not the words we typically hear when we come home from a trip…

What is ‘authentic’ travel?

What is ‘authentic’ travel?

And how do we get more of it?

There’s nothing better than a Detour where you really get a feel for how the locals do it. Whether it’s wandering the cobblestone streets of a small European town or driving down the dusty road toward a mountain ranch, the experiences we all crave are authentic ones.

Travel & Adventure

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Why I’m Relaunching Dare to Detour

I’m back.

It’s with much excitement (and a little bit of butterflies) that I’m officially announcing the next chapter for Dare to Detour and the new era for me and my career!

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A Rowdy Line Dance + My Last Montana Retreat

A sudden jolt of neck pain canceled my Labor Day plans and handed me a surprising teacher: presence. As I prepare for my first Cancer Support Community retreat and my last Dare retreat, I’m exploring how detours, support, and intention can change everything.

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What's the Lesson Here?

A sudden jolt of neck pain canceled my Labor Day plans and handed me a surprising teacher: presence. As I prepare for my first Cancer Support Community retreat and my last Dare retreat, I’m exploring how detours, support, and intention can change everything.

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Self Care & Wellness

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What Advice Would You Give a 20-something-year-old?

As I celebrate my 60th birthday on a 21-day road trip, I’ve found myself reflecting on this question I was asked recently by a 20-something-year-old. Here is the advice—and the hard-won wisdom—I wish I could give my 20-something self, in hopes that it lights the way for you, too.

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My Journey with The Artists Way

I am one week into The Artist's Way and reminded once again that life has a funny way with timing. That book has been sitting in a pile on the bottom step of my bookshelf for five years—five years!—collecting dust while I walked past it every single day.

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My 2025 Summer Bucket List

I've always been a gardener. Growing up in Oregon, my parents had my sister and me working alongside them in the garden practically every day. When I moved to Montana, I had to start completely over—learning to garden in this different climate.

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Dallas Gems + My Daily Joy Practice

A new habit I’ve picked up is a “spotting joy” practice. The goal is noticing the small, daily rituals that make up glimmers of joy. I’m also sharing how I spent 4 days in Dallas, Texas.

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Budgeting

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The Financial Realities of Travel

I want to have an honest conversation about budgets. I think many of us are thinking differently about our money this year – where it goes, how we spend it, and what truly matters. Here's the question:
How can we still invest in ourselves through travel, even if it looks different than before?

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How to Have the Budget Conversation with your Partner

I've had countless conversations with women about this. It's a common challenge, but a conversation worth having with your partner to advocate for the transformative power of solo travel. Here are some tips on how to approach the budget convo.

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How to Budget for Travel | Our Stories Matter

As a financial planner for over 24 years, I have witnessed just how easy it is to save when a savings goal aligns with one’s personal core values. The first step to budgeting for travel is discovering what type of travel best suits you. And this is achieved by determining your personal core values.

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Big Money Moves

I’m in the mood to get real about money, and I want to get into how to master the mental moves that happen behind-the-scenes of big purchases. So, buckle up because I'm whisking you away to the vibrant souks of Marrakesh, where I found myself entangled in a whirlwind of colors, culture, and, of course, rugs!

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Leadership & Friendship

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My 60th Birthday & Completing My Second Saturn Return

At 60, I closed my second Saturn return— it was hard truths, healing, and fresh starts. Learn what a Saturn return is and what I’m Daring to do next: downhill skiing again, El Camino, and... a tattoo?!

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What Advice Would You Give a 20-something-year-old?

As I celebrate my 60th birthday on a 21-day road trip, I’ve found myself reflecting on this question I was asked recently by a 20-something-year-old. Here is the advice—and the hard-won wisdom—I wish I could give my 20-something self, in hopes that it lights the way for you, too.

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Putting Myself Out There (Even When I’m Skeptical)

These days, it feels like everyone has an opinion on my “single status.” Comments on my dating life like, “Surprised you’re not in a relationship by now!” is a refrain I hear a little too often.

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I Took Two Girls' Trips Back-to-Back

There's something special about fully unpacking your suitcase. You know what I mean? When I travel, I want to fully immerse myself in a place, even if it's just for a couple of days. And I always want to leave wanting more. We've all been on those trips where, at the end, you're feeling depleted and just so ready to go home. My trick? I leave on a high note, still wanting to see and do more.

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The Importance of Feminine Leadership

Dare to Detour hosted its first-ever Dinner with Darlings event. And it was a truly remarkable evening of connection, shared experiences, and empowerment. The gathering brought together a diverse group of women who showed up fully and embraced the spirit of the event.

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Laura Riordan | How to Bring Your Adventure Home

I am thrilled to be able to introduce you all to Laura Riordan. Laura was an integral part of the genesis of Dare to Detour, as the concept behind Dare evolved out of a homework assignment for a class I took from her and Linda Lesem in March 2017 called What's Next 101. After the class, I continued working with Laura as I built out my concept for Dare to Detour…

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Lisa Joslyn | From College Professor to Yellowstone Tour Guide

Meet Lisa Joslyn, and how she's supporting women to feel competent and comfortable in nature's wild places.

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Sydney Ludden | From Postpartum Funk to European Adventure

Traveling with an infant. A daunting task.Traveling internationally with an infant and packing up to be abroad for an entire month? I had some nerves.

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Nico Hurley | A Path Rewritten

I was on a rock climbing trip in Red Rock National Park, Las Vegas, when I woke up to the news that my cousin Kendra had passed away. Although her death was not unexpected, it still hit me hard, like a punch in the gut, leaving me breathless. The death of a loved one can profoundly awaken you to the reality of your own life.

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