A day in Cuemal, Peru: joining a rain dance named for a small bird, visiting the spring where the ritual was born, and eating a seven-potaje feast grown steps away.
Angie Drake
Angie is a regenerative tourism advocate who helps travelers find meaningful, responsible experiences throughout the Americas. She connects thoughtful travelers with small, values-led tourism businesses that put people and planet first. Curious about how your next trip can make a real impact? Reach out!
Raft or Hike? Choosing My Adventure on the Rogue River
"Get on the raft." I was sitting in the sand at the edge of the Rogue River, a few feet from the raft I'd been riding downstream. My husband Scott and I were about to hike up to the Rogue River Ranch, a historic pioneer farm, and then on to Inspiration Point —...
A Beginner’s Guide to the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival
Although Montana proudly claims the title of “Big Sky Country,” southeastern Oregon makes a compelling argument for the nickname too. In spring, the landscape around Malheur National Wildlife Refuge stretches wide beneath dramatic skies, storm clouds hanging low over...
Spring Wildflowers on Our Favorite Forest Park Loop
We enjoy living in St. Johns partly for easy access to parks and quiet spaces. One of our favorite places is Forest Park, especially the trailheads along Germantown Road. Scott and I hike there often, whether we need a longer walk, a training hike, or simply a reset....
Do You Need to Buy a SIM Card When Traveling? What We Do Instead
If you’re planning an international trip, you’ve probably asked yourself: Do I need to buy a SIM card when I land? For years, that was the default advice. Find a kiosk at the airport, swap out your SIM, and hope everything works. But that’s not what we do anymore....
An Invitation to Good Friday in Alangasí, Ecuador
We arrived in Alangasí on Good Friday with our friends from Texas and Jacquie, our friend and local guide, after spending the day in Quito’s Historic Center, where we watched the well-known procession named for Jesus del Gran Poder. Needless to say, we were tired but...
