Angie Drake

Angie is a freelance writer and photographer who can't get enough of South America. The lesser-known the destination, the more she wants to visit. She currently lives in Portland, Oregon and dreams of her next trip to Ecuador.
Designing a Quiet Experience with Gordon Hempton

Designing a Quiet Experience with Gordon Hempton

In preparation for an upcoming trip to the world's first International Quiet Park, I interviewed Gordon Hempton of SoundTracker.com and cofounder of Quiet Parks International. His solid advice includes how to prepare for a journey into the Amazon jungle, how to be a...

¿Por dónde empezar en Cusco, Perú?

¿Por dónde empezar en Cusco, Perú?

Nuestras vacaciones de dos semanas a Perú y Bolivia comenzaron como un sueño imposible meses antes de nuestro viaje real. Pero incluso entonces, como ávidos lectores de National Geographic (¡gracias, abuelo!), entendimos que Cusco sería nuestro primer paso para...