by Stowaway Magazine | Feb 22, 2012 | Features
Every spring, Washington, DC, wakes from its wintertime slumber in dazzling shades of pink and white bursting from the blossoms of thousands of cherry trees. Millions of visitors flock to the nation’s capital to admire the blossoms and celebrate spring with the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 28, 2011 | Features
By Lauren Swainston Pinegar One of the most historically significant cities in the world, Istanbul has been the capital of various empires. It has also been known by a variety of names, including Byzantium and Constantinople. A historic center for both Ottoman and...
by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 26, 2011 | Features
Austin and Sara explore the Sahara Desert in Morocco. By Austin Walk (with Stetson Robinson) When we landed in LAX after 12 months and 28 countries, my wife, Sara, and I looked back and couldn’t believe our trip had cost each of us only around $900 a month—a little...
by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 26, 2011 | Features
Photo by Andrea Ciambra By Kelsi Walbeck Breathtaking fjords. Majestic mountains. Giant glaciers. In the ninth century, Vikings and other explorers happened upon this peaceful, beautiful island. This idyllic place came to be called Iceland because of the snow-tipped...
by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 26, 2011 | Features
By Jennifer Jones In order to get accepted as an undergraduate into the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, Italy, Denise Jones needed $12,000 in cash, fluent Italian, and an exceptional score on a grueling three-part exam. Like most college students, she was broke...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 1, 2011 | Features
Keep your arms in and your feet together as we dive into deep water soloing (DWS)—climbing’s most exotic trend. From the sea-sprayed cliffs of Mallorca to the taffy stacks of Thailand, learn how it all began and explore some of the world’s wildest landscapes for deep...
