by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 1, 2014 | Fall 2014, Field Notes, Service
“The best parts by far were the relationships we were able to form,” says Mary Baum, who recently served in Colombia with Eagle Condor Humanitarian. “A part of my heart will always be in Colombia with the people there.” Eagle Condor’s mission is described in an...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 1, 2014 | Fall 2014, Insider, Insights
The tourist attractions in Chiang Mai, Thailand, are often touted as must-sees. If you know anyone who’s been to northern Thailand, you’ve probably heard tales of zip-lining, tiger-petting, and elephant-riding. In the city, ardent tuk-tuk drivers rumble through the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Aug 20, 2014 | Field Notes, Summer 2014, Tales From The Trip
In the Heart of the Volcano “All right, it looks like everyone wants to try the upper cave,” said my mother. Her voice echoed discomfortingly off of the dank subterranean walls. Great, I thought, knowing that meant we would be taking the longer, more treacherous...
by Stowaway Magazine | Aug 20, 2014 | Insider, Insights, Summer 2014
As my eyes travel around the room, I am both terrified and fascinated by the USSR propaganda lining every inch of the otherwise barren space. Each item feels like a jab in my side. “Miss,” the guide’s small voice calls me back to reality. I smile into her somber blue...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Field Notes, Staff Essay, Summer 2014
Have you ever seen something so beautiful you didn’t think it could possibly be real? Sometimes I’m amazed by the beauty of the world we live in. I haven’t had a lot of opportunities to see something truly amazing and beautiful, but I suppose that’s what makes the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Insider, Service, Summer 2014
“Sound it out. Sound it out.” “Take your time. Don’t skip over words.” These are instructions that adult native-English speakers rarely worry about while reading. They usually don’t focus on sounding out words or saying each individual letter. They just read. They...