by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 8, 2013 | Fall 2013, Field Notes, Highway Highlight
US Route 1 winds 2,450 miles along the US East Coast through major cities like Miami, D.C., Boston, and New York City. But in the autumn, especially around early or mid-October, the stretch of highway along the coast of Maine is particularly striking when the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2013 | Highway Highlight, Summer 2013
Twelve countries. One road. The Black Sea Ring Highway is a recently formed blacktop highway that encircles the coast of the Black Sea for about 7,700 km and touches major cities in both Europe and Asia. That’s a lot of ground for travelers to cover. Still, whether...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 17, 2012 | Field Notes, Highway Highlight
Seven time zones. Two continents. Nearly six thousand miles on the main line with branches to China, Mongolia, Manchuria, North Korea, and the Sea of Japan. The Trans-Siberian Railroad is the pride of the former Soviet Union and the longest railroad in the world. The...
by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 29, 2011 | Field Notes, Highway Highlight
Interstate-90 is the longest interstate highway in the United States. Stretching from Seattle to Boston, it’s 3,099.07 miles long and crosses 14 states. Whether you’re going the entire distance or just partway, here is a selection of some of the popular sites along...
by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 26, 2011 | Field Notes, Highway Highlight
There is no better way to celebrate your independence than by casting off the shackles of responsibility and hitting the open road with your best friend. Too bad your best friend bailed, but don’t panic. Here are some helpful tips for surviving a road trip...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 14, 2011 | Highway Highlight
Traveling down the East Coast this summer? If you’re taking I-95, why don’t you try some of these locations that offer something more exciting than your usual rest stops? Sharon, Massachusetts Picking Farm-fresh Berries Ward’s Berry Farm in Sharon, Massachusetts, is...