by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 9, 2016 | Field Notes, Profile, Winter 2016
In the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, ripples from the tragedy shook Nepali citizens living outside of Nepal. Samyak Shertok felt the weight of the tragedy fall heavy on his shoulders, and turned to poetry for solace. Studying for his master’s degree in creative...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 9, 2016 | Field Notes, Service, Winter 2016
Many people are unfamiliar with the term “human trafficking” or associate it with the storyline of the popular 2008 Luc Besson film Taken. Solo travelers, especially women, are often advised against traveling alone because family members don’t have that “very...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 9, 2016 | Field Notes, Tales From The Trip, Winter 2016
A Ticky Situation Have you ever been so tired from a trip that when you say “thank you” in Spanish, you realize you’re actually in France? Or get yelled at by Patrick Stewart when he’s on stage? Traveling through Europe, my mom and I found that too many things went...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Fall 2015, Field Notes, Service
More than 1.6 million people volunteer internationally every year. With so many helping hands, humanitarian work is progressing all around the world. However, being unprepared for the culture shock can ruin what could be an inspiring experience. Stowaway researched...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Fall 2015, Field Notes, Off The Beaten Path
Rain pours down the sides of the umbrella protecting my missionary companion and me. We huddle together, walking over to the tricycles parked at the side of the parking lot waiting for passengers. Each tricycle has a particular destination, and we want one headed to a...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Fall 2015, Field Notes
Between the beaches of Torquay and the riverbanks of Allansford, the Great Ocean Road teeters on Australia’s edge. This famous highway snakes through 18 diverse cities, all with different adventures to be had. This road offers the best route to see all sides of...
