Fall 2015 | Stowaway

Done Deal: 6 Tips for a Successful Bargain

by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Fall 2015, Insider, Tips & Tricks

To a first-time tourist, bargaining can be intimidating, especially with a language barrier. Here are six techniques and tips to remember when bargaining. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ 1. Know when bargaining is appropriate Some countries frown...

Venerating Volunteerism: How to be an Efficient Volunteer in a Foreign Country

by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Fall 2015, Field Notes, Service

More than 1.6 million people volunteer internationally every year. With so many helping hands, humanitarian work is progressing all around the world. However, being unprepared for the culture shock can ruin what could be an inspiring experience. Stowaway researched...

Extreme Commuting: Philippines Style

by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Fall 2015, Field Notes, Off The Beaten Path

Rain pours down the sides of the umbrella protecting my missionary companion and me. We huddle together, walking over to the tricycles parked at the side of the parking lot waiting for passengers. Each tricycle has a particular destination, and we want one headed to a...

Adventure on Australia’s Great Ocean Road

by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Fall 2015, Field Notes

Between the beaches of Torquay and the riverbanks of Allansford, the Great Ocean Road teeters on Australia’s edge. This famous highway snakes through 18 diverse cities, all with different adventures to be had. This road offers the best route to see all sides of...

Back to the Future of Cinema

by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Culture, Fall 2015

Along the grass-lined streets, George McFly gets beat up by Biff again. Lorraine Baines gazes out the window admiringly at her son skateboarding down the road. Away from the square, the Tannen, McFly, Baines, and Brown houses line the street, waiting for tourists. No...

Mamma Mia: Exploring the World of Pizza

by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Culture, Eats, Fall 2015

Not all pizzas are created equal. Delivered or picked up, gourmet or mass-produced, frozen or fresh—pizza is for everyone. Pizza has become a classic and quintessential American food. We eat pizza at birthday parties as kids, for late night snacks as students, and for...