by Stowaway Magazine | Aug 20, 2014 | Field Notes, Summer 2014, Tales From The Trip
In the Heart of the Volcano “All right, it looks like everyone wants to try the upper cave,” said my mother. Her voice echoed discomfortingly off of the dank subterranean walls. Great, I thought, knowing that meant we would be taking the longer, more treacherous...
by Stowaway Magazine | Aug 20, 2014 | Insider, Insights, Summer 2014
As my eyes travel around the room, I am both terrified and fascinated by the USSR propaganda lining every inch of the otherwise barren space. Each item feels like a jab in my side. “Miss,” the guide’s small voice calls me back to reality. I smile into her somber blue...
by Stowaway Magazine | Aug 20, 2014 | Away For A While, Summer 2014
When you hear the word “Bulgaria,” what comes to mind? If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you probably think of Viktor Krum. If you’re not a Harry Potter fan, you should put this article down and start reading the series. Unless you grew up in Bulgaria or a neighboring...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Away For A Week, Getaways, Summer 2014
When you think of the Australian outback, images of dusty plains and heat-scorched tundra are probably your general expectation. However, the vibrant continent can provide travelers with more than just contrived expectations of crocodile wrestling and kangaroo...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Letter from the Editor, Summer 2014
On a clear July morning, a few of my closest friends and I left our hotel in Budapest, Hungary, in search of an adventure. We made our way across the Danube River and continued to Castle Hill, where we hunted down the unassuming sign marking the entry to the Labyrinth...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Features, Summer 2014
You step up into the airplane and think you’ve stepped back in time. The three strangers in line with you make a valiant effort at small talk, but no words can mask the buzz of excitement and nerves. As you duck your head and climb awkwardly into the aircraft, you’re...
