by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Fall 2016, Insider
It was a beautiful summer’s day in Paris, and it had just started to drizzle. Before we knew it, my dad and I were caught in a torrential storm, which isn’t nearly as romantic as the movies make it seem, though that may have had something to do with the company. As...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Fall 2016, Field Notes
The Middle East’s unique culture and ancient history intrigues many westerners. The Dome of the Rock, the Sacred Tomb, and the Dead Sea are just a few of the region’s distinctive tourist attractions. However, recent political turmoil causes many travelers to feel...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Fall 2016, Getaways
There are no troubled waters in the mountain paradise of Glenwood Springs, Colorado—the town boasts the world’s largest hot springs pool, a waterfall splashing into a turquoise lake, and a stretch of the rapid Colorado River. The waters of the hot spring, lake, and...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Culture, Fall 2016
The Bayanihan Festival celebrated in the Philippines today celebrates the Filipino spirit of cooperation and community. The festival’s name comes from the word bayanihan (pronounced buy-a-knee-hun), which refers to a community’s tradition in which the members help one...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Culture, Fall 2016
It was my junior year, and school spirit drenched the sky on another cold night of football—I thought it was going to be a dull wait. But then the team came out, tearing off their helmets, their faces already glowing with sweat and their arms clenching. They lined up...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Fall 2016, Field Notes
There is something irresistible about crossing dangerous ground. Humans are overcome with a desire to face danger and subsequently to overcome that danger, according to psychologist Saberi Roy. Throughout history, people such as Lewis and Clark and the Wright Brothers...
