by Abbey Huch | Dec 5, 2020 | Field Notes, Insights, Winter 2021
To many people, Las Vegas is all about the Strip—the flashy neon lights, the crowded streets, and the jingling slot machines. But as a Las Vegas local, I know there is a world of beauty and adventure hidden just beyond the neon glow. Here’s your guide to Las Vegas’s...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 9, 2020 | Field Notes, Insights, Winter 2020
Few expect vending machine hunting to be one of the more exciting aspects of tourism—those few who do have probably been to Japan. A few years ago, one of my friends returned home from a visit to Japan. I asked him what he remembered best about the country, and he...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jun 21, 2019 | Fall 2019, Field Notes, Insights
Roaming data—using your phone carrier’s data outside your network or your country—can be very expensive. Here are some ways to limit using your precious data while abroad to avoid coming home to a hefty phone bill. Keep Your Phone in Airplane Mode The most important...
by Stowaway Magazine | May 20, 2019 | Fall 2019, Insights
Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is supposed to be the Most Magical Place on Earth, but the planning, the parking, and the hassle of reaching so many attractions in six themed areas can make it a lot of work to actually have fun, especially when you’re there during peak...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 7, 2018 | Fall 2018, Field Notes, Insights
Imagine walking down the streets of Thailand enjoying the magical beauty of your surroundings. You see the ornate temples and hear the birds chirping overhead while you bask in the warm sunlight. And then, all of a sudden, the peacefulness of your moment is...
by Stowaway Magazine | Feb 11, 2017 | Features, Insights, Profile
There’s camping, there’s hammocking, and then there’s cammocking—that is, opting for a hammock while camping. Then, of course, there’s extreme cammocking: suspending a 2,000 square foot hammock of weaved rope over a 400-foot canyon. These woven hammock-like nets are...
