by Abbey Huch | Dec 5, 2020 | Field Notes, Highway Highlight, Winter 2021
The first silkworm is said to have been discovered by the Chinese empress Leizu around 4000 BC when a silkworm’s cocoon fell into her teacup. The hot tea loosened the fibers, and Leizu was enchanted with the soft, strong thread as she wound it around her fingers. As...
by mtk96 | May 2, 2020 | Field Notes, Highway Highlight, Spring 2020
Kamehameha Highway, often shortened to Kam Highway, stretches 66 miles across the Hawaiian island of O’ahu. Traveling along Kam Highway is a great way to experience O’ahu’s beautiful North Shore. With miles of road, there’s plenty to see along this island highway....
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 28, 2020 | Field Notes, Highway Highlight, Winter 2020
I first saw the Danube River at night. After a long flight from Salt Lake to Amsterdam and from Amsterdam to Budapest—“Budapesht,” corrected my Hungarian-speaking husband—we were cold (’twas the day after Christmas), hungry, and exhausted. We decided we couldn’t let...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 9, 2020 | Field Notes, Highway Highlight, Winter 2020
We’ve all had those moments when we just need a break from all our responsibilities and tasks. A road trip is the best remedy to stress! Not only is it healthy to get your eyes off of a screen for a bit, but you can also grab your friends and take time to jam to...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 22, 2019 | Fall 2019, Field Notes, Highway Highlight
For the past century, southern writers have significantly shaped the literary world. Their writing has closely reflected the challenges of our nation, making their work essential American reads. Today, visiting many of their homes is as easy as driving through the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 19, 2019 | Fall 2019, Field Notes, Highway Highlight
Davey Crocket said it best: “You may all go to Hell, and I will go to Texas.” Not only is Texas one of the biggest states in the United States, but it also has some of the biggest state pride around. Texas is not just a place to live—it’s a lifestyle. Texans will brag...
