by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 18, 2015 | Fall 2015, Insider, Tips & Tricks
Sure, hostels are a great way to travel. They’re cheap, easy to find, and safer than couch surfing. But hostels can also be shady—there’s no knowing who’ll be sleeping in the bunk next to yours. That being said, staying at a hostel can still be an enjoyable,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 9, 2015 | Fall 2015, Humor
Time Share in the Shire I thought the best way to start my vacation was with a week in the picturesque Shire. Dwalin, son of Balin (and my travel agent), had alerted me to a last-minute opening for a timeshare in a quaint little district called Hobbiton. I’ve always...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 9, 2015 | Fall 2015, Field Notes
Lawrence Millman has traveled far and wide, from the frozen tundras of Antarctica to the humid jungles of Ecuador, and has written every step of the way. He’s the author of sixteen books, including An Evening Among Headhunters and Lost in the Arctic, and his work has...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 9, 2015 | Fall 2015, Gadgets & Gear, Insider
While traveling, not everyone remembers to bring an umbrella for the unexpected rain-storm. And locals in wet climates sometimes feel that umbrellas can prove annoying, cumbersome, and hard to dry out. So what can you do to stay dry without an umbrella? Well, when in...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 9, 2015 | Fall 2015, Getaways
“That’ll be twenty-four dollars, please,” said the worker at the City Museum. “Great, thanks. Can I have a map?” “Nope. No maps—but don’t worry, we send out workers a half hour before closing time to find lost souls. Have fun!” My husband and I were taking a...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 9, 2015 | Fall 2015, Getaways
With a population pushing eight million, Manhattan is a vibrant collection of histories, peoples, and cultures. To a newcomer, the city can be overwhelming, and rightly so. With an intense network of underground travel and constant crowds, it can be easy for someone...
