by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2015 | Insider, Tips & Tricks, Winter 2015
We all know the inconveniences of living out of a suitcase—including not being able to squeeze in all of the essentials. Here are some tips on how to pack some lesser-known necessities. Most of these tools can be purchased online or at an outdoor recreation, sporting...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2015 | Insider, Travel App, Winter 2015
Traveling and lodging have become safer and more practical than ever for economizing travelers thanks to two new apps. Both BlaBlaCar and Couchsurfing bring people together from all over the world, saving travelers a lot of money along the way. BlaBlaCar A ridesharing...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2015 | Arts, Culture, Winter 2015
When it’s 102 degrees in the middle of Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, everything burns. The Playa, as it is known to those who brave the bleak desert conditions, is a dry lakebed, a desolation of acidic dust, and a place of raw self-discovery. Each year at the end of...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2015 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2015
Are you looking for a new way to explore new places? Whether viewing historical Irish sites on the Viking-styled ship Athlone or vacationing aboard a modern Viking River Cruise ship while traveling through China, travelers agree that river cruises provide a unique and...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2015 | Culture, Life, Winter 2015
What’s the difference between a fresh, hot hamburger served to you over the counter and the partially eaten, mashed-up hamburger you dig up out of the dumpster? The second one is free, of course! Using a dumpster as a dinner table is a common event for a group of...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2015 | Field Notes, Profile, Winter 2015
For Megan Nelson, tourism alone wasn’t enough; her dreams included truly getting to know places by working and volunteering there. Soon after graduating from college, she had the opportunity to work with Jane Goodall through the Tanzania branch of the Roots and Shoots...