by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 30, 2011 | Arts, Culture
South Africa is a country that lives, breathes, and exudes uniqueness. In some ways it stands out as an oddity among other countries of the world because some things about it are unique in a way that we never even thought to think about. Since it is impossible to...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 28, 2011 | Arts, Culture
The Ace Hotel is not for your average traveler. You won’t find a lobby with floral décor or a stuffy concierge. You won’t find basic toiletry samples in the bathroom. You won’t find rooms that all look alike or restaurants with basic diner food. The Ace Hotel is...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 28, 2011 | Arts, Culture
David C. Dollahite, PhD, stood in the back of a mosque looking for the imam, the prayer leader of the mosque. The imam would soon be added to the list of over 250 religious men and women Dollahite has interviewed in their places of worship for his research on how...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 14, 2011 | Arts, Culture
Queen Amidala’s wardrobe in the Star Wars movies did not come from a galaxy far, far away. It came from the simple Mongolian countryside. When concept artist Iain McCaig and costume designer Trisha Biggar worked to create an exotic, regal look for their leading lady,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 14, 2011 | Arts, Culture
Guatemala Historical Background Imagine walking home one day and finding a beautiful rug placed unceremoniously in the middle of the street. Its colors are exquisite; its design is unique and intricate. From a distance it looks like an ordinary rug; but as you get...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 15, 2011 | Arts, Culture
Experiencing American heritage in boots and a cowboy hat One hundred college students cram into an old-fashioned barn. They are dressed in what they think is “typical” cowboy attire: belt buckles, cowboy hats, plaid shirts, and, of course, cowboy boots. They whoop and...
