by Jordan Park | Dec 7, 2020 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2021
“It’s a cross between Hawaii and Ireland;” that’s how the Azores (Os Açores in Portuguese) are commonly described. Owned by Portugal, these nine volcanic islands sit in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean about 1,500 kilometers (1,000 miles) west of the European...
by Natalie Jones | Dec 7, 2020 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2021
Ecuador, a small country on the west side of South America, is full of rich history and beautiful landscapes. There are so many places to visit and experience, but here are three attractions that should be at the top of your list: El Parque de las Iguanas (Iguana...
by mtk96 | May 11, 2020 | Away For A While, Getaways, Spring 2020
If you’ve ever wanted to see a giraffe up close, touch an elephant trunk, or ride a Jeep on the savanna, South Africa is the place for you. The country also boasts great food, a diverse culture, and an unforgettable history of apartheid and the fight for freedom....
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by mtk96 | Apr 29, 2020 | Away For A While, Getaways, Spring 2020
Flying into the small airport of Oaxaca (pronounced wah-HAH-kah), Mexico, I noticed the patchwork of farm fields covering the landscape. I travelled to Oaxaca during the warm Christmas season when the temperature averages around 81 degrees Fahrenheit. The people of...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 10, 2020 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2020
If you want to gain some perspective on your life, you need to spend some time in the Galilee. I spent ten days in the Galilee, exploring everything from Nazareth to Capernaum, from Tiberius to the Golan Heights. But ten days was nowhere near enough time. The Galilee...
by Stowaway Magazine | May 30, 2019 | Away For A While, Fall 2019, Getaways
While Brazil may be best known for its crowded Copacabana shorelines and its thick Amazon jungles, these aren’t the only natural wonders the country offers. Brazil’s raw beauty pervades all the way from its southern border to its northernmost coast. And, though it is...
