The places worth going out of your way for
Detour is a travel journal for people who'd rather find a hidden hot spring in the mountains than stand in line at the Eiffel Tower. We write about the kind of places you discover by accident, remember forever, and tell your friends about over drinks.
We believe the best travel happens when you throw away the itinerary. When you take the side road. When the waiter at the family-run restaurant writes directions to a beach on a napkin. That's a detour.
What We Cover
Hidden Gems
Destinations most travelers haven't found yet. The villages, valleys, and coastlines that don't make the top-10 lists.
Cultural Deep Dives
The onsen ritual in Kinosaki. Wine cellars in Armenia. Night markets in Taipei. The stuff you can't Google.
Slow Travel
Overnight trains, long coastal walks, week-long stays in one place. The art of not rushing through a destination.
Practical Guides
How to actually get there, where to stay, what to eat, and what to skip. No fluff, no sponsored hotel reviews.
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