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The Rambler Culture Insights, Travel Tips, and Inspirational Journeys with Not Your Average American Hey Reader! We seemed to have jumped from full-on winter to early summer in Portland, Oregon. Could it be that we spent a month traveling in Ecuador and completely missed spring? Probably. But if you love blooms, now is a great time to visit as rhododendrons, azaleas, and dogwoods are in full flower. And even our roses are anxious to bloom, coming about a month earlier than usual this year....
The Rambler Culture Insights, Travel Tips, and Inspirational Journeys with Not Your Average American Hey Reader! Where does time go? March is already here, and we’re gearing up for some exciting travels! First stop: Tuscon, Arizona for TravelCon. If you're a fellow travel creator heading there, let us know—we’d love to meet up! Second stop: Ecuador in April! We’ll spend two weeks visiting friends and clients in the Amazon (Tena, Yachana, Sumaco, Rio Quijos), reconnecting with the people and...
The Rambler Culture Insights, Travel Tips, and Inspirational Journeys with Not Your Average American As January winds down and the adrenaline of the New Year fades, I'm ready for our next trip. We're looking forward to a break from cold weather when we head to Tuscon, Arizona in March for TravelCon. This is a huge conference for travel creators. I know that some of our readers are fellow travel writers. Let us know if you're going. It would be nice to meet you! Our next international travel...
An Unforgettable Holy Week Adventure Awaits You Dear Reader, This is your chance to experience one of South America’s most vibrant and meaningful cultural celebrations! Join us for Sacred Traditions: Holy Week in Quito & Ecuador’s Highlands, an exclusive 8-day journey into the heart of Ecuador’s Semana Santa (Holy Week) festivities. 🕊️ What Awaits You: Witness breathtaking Holy Week processions in Quito’s historic streets. Enjoy stunning Andean landscapes, including Cotopaxi National Park and...
The Rambler Culture Insights, Travel Tips, and Inspirational Journeys with Not Your Average American We're thrilled to reconnect and share new stories and tips celebrating the connections between North and South America. This month, we delve into the heart of the Indigenous peoples of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, share 52 top things to do in and around the vibrant city of Quito, and hike to an inspiring waterfall in our adopted home state, Oregon! Recent articles Cultural Insight:...