Travel tips, cultural insights, best gear, and inspiring stories from across the Americas — for travelers who want to go deeper and tread more thoughtfully while also getting the most from their travel budget. Created by Angie and Scott Drake, cofounders of Not Your Average American.
For Ramblers Like Us: A Little Travel Inspiration ✨
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Hey Reader! We’ve been staying close to home lately—and loving it. With my parents visiting for Mother’s Day, we played tourist in our home city, exploring Portland’s sweet spots (hello, Creo chocolate!) and catching the last of the spring blooms. All that wandering has us thinking: local or far away, every place has a story. Which is why we're expanding our blog to include so much more of the Americas. Today, we're offering articles on the Andes, the Amazon, the Pacific Northwest, and Western North Carolina. Enjoy! Recent articlesLast but not least... And Scott's review of RFD tags is taking off to new heights! This past month, it has become the most popular article on our website. Good news! We have firm dates for our next adventure into the Ecuadorian Amazon! We'll be heading deep into Yasuní National Park with Jiovany Rivadeneyra, one of the Kichwa founders of the Napo Wildlife Center. This won’t be a luxury trip—we'll be traveling by motor canoe (like the local bus, but on the river), sleeping in hammocks, and eating plenty of freshly caught fish. During the week, we'll be speaking with community members about how tourism might help support local economies—especially in ways that protect iconic species like pink dolphins and giant boa constrictors, both at risk from fishing nets. Want to join us? We have limited availability for intrepid travelers. We hope this edition of The Rambler sparks your curiosity and inspires you to visit our website. Stay curious, travel responsibly, and embrace the adventure! Until next time, happy travels! Warm regards, |
Angie & Scott of Not Your Average American
Travel tips, cultural insights, best gear, and inspiring stories from across the Americas — for travelers who want to go deeper and tread more thoughtfully while also getting the most from their travel budget. Created by Angie and Scott Drake, cofounders of Not Your Average American.
THE RAMBLER Responsible Travel. Creating Community. Some links in this newsletter are affiliate links. Your clicks and purchases help us keep sharing stories and tips. Thank you for supporting our work! Hi Reader! I’ll be honest — I’ve been feeling a little guilty lately. As the current administration continues to escalate tensions in communities across the country, I catch myself wondering: how do I dare plan a vacation? How do I talk about birding trips and rafting plans when people are...
THE RAMBLER For travelers who value people, place, and purpose. If you make a purchase using our affiliate links, we will get a small commission at NO extra cost to you. This helps us keep our travel blog and newsletter running and free to all users — thank you SO much for the support. Hi Reader! It’s a new year—and we’re trying something new. Our goal? Shorter newsletters, twice a month. Just enough to keep the connection alive, share stories that matter, and spark inspiration for wherever...
THE RAMBLER Responsible Travel. Creating Community. Some links in this newsletter are affiliate links. Your clicks and purchases help us keep sharing stories and tips. Thank you for supporting our work! Hi Reader! As the New Year fast approaches, I find myself pondering over what worked well last year. And what didn't. My most successful project was a trip we planned for someone else, an 80-year-old client with a simple request: to see as many Ecuadorian hummingbirds as possible in 8 days. It...