by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 8, 2018 | Insider, Winter 2018
So this is how it ends. As the motorboat sped away from the lush shore, the beautiful blue waters of Oahu started to look less like paradise and more like a watery grave. Swimming with sharks—without a cage—had seemed like an adventure when I signed up, but now, as...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 8, 2018 | Culture, Winter 2018
You’ve finally arrived in Cuba and it’s absolutely picturesque—pastel houses, cobblestone streets, turquois beaches—and you don’t want to forget a single detail. You pass by a large decorated building ornamented with security guards; it looks impressive and important,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 8, 2018 | Culture, Winter 2018
On my first day in Chile, colorful leaves were falling in May, and I couldn’t understand some of the signs and street vendors. I was visiting with my dance team, but I felt strange walking into a local church dance when I didn’t quite feel like part of the community....
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 8, 2018 | Escapades, Winter 2018
Visiting gardens around the world is a great way to gain insight into the different cultures and aesthetics of the local people. Gardens vary greatly from region to region, featuring both native plant life and exotic flora, displaying the flowers most valued by the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 8, 2018 | Getaways, Winter 2018
In the area of Northern Arizona and Southern Utah, there is a cluster of national parks. Among these lies Bryce Canyon National Park, which is actually many natural amphitheaters rather than a canyon; it is known for its beautiful scenery, red sandstone, and...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 8, 2018 | Culture, Winter 2018
Music varies widely among different communities and groups. As widely varied as music is, so too are the instruments that are used to pluck out a melody. Instruments carry special significance in their countries or communities. They can be symbolic or spiritual, or...
