by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 9, 2018 | Culture, Eats, Fall 2018
Over one thousand years ago, Japanese artisans sculpted sugary dough into small candy birds, presenting them as gifts for the spirits in early temples. This was the beginning of the cultural tradition of edible art called amezaiku. The word ame means “candy” and the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 9, 2018 | Away For A Weekend, Fall 2018, Getaways
The rough strip of California’s coastline between Fort Bragg and Crescent City is often known to non-locals as simply “the Redwoods,” but to the people who live there, it is the Lost Coast, a land of wonder and defiantly eccentric culture, a land of drifting mists and...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 9, 2018 | Arts, Culture, Fall 2018
As you walk into a Gothic church, the ethereal atmosphere is immediately evident. The reverent hush and the dark stonework lit by brilliantly colored stained-glass patterns of light create this aura that is completely unique to sacred Gothic architecture. Most people,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 9, 2018 | Fall 2018, Insider, Tips & Tricks
If you are walking down the street in Thailand and a vendor tries to sell you something you are not interested in buying, a useful phrase to have on hand is mai pen rai. If someone thanks you, an appropriate response is mai pen rai. If a family offers you a meal, and...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 7, 2018 | Fall 2018, Features
After four long years working toward an undergraduate degree, do you feel too drained to jump into graduate school? Are you tired of your current job but unsure what career would make you feel more fulfilled? If so, then a gap year might be the right thing for you. A...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 7, 2018 | Fall 2018, Field Notes, Insights
Imagine walking down the streets of Thailand enjoying the magical beauty of your surroundings. You see the ornate temples and hear the birds chirping overhead while you bask in the warm sunlight. And then, all of a sudden, the peacefulness of your moment is...
