by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 9, 2016 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2016
The stone streets billow with pedestrians, taxis, delivery trucks, Fiats, mopeds, and pigeons. Every one in ten Italiani is walking a dog. A one legged pigeon hops quickly away from a curly-haired toddler whose sole intend is chasing down the cagey, little creature....
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 9, 2016 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2016
From the 100 yen piece to entertainment to food and clothing, the name and likeness of the sakura blossom, or cherry blossom, permeates Japanese culture. While the average tourist may only admire the beauty of these small pink blossoms, they have become a powerful,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Away For A While, Fall 2015, Getaways
Find paradise at 700 feet below sea level. When I envisioned my trip to the Holy Land, I pictured walking Jerusalem’s cobblestone streets amongst throngs of tourists all pressing to see the most popular holy sites in the city and surroundin g desert. While I did spend...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 27, 2015 | Away For A While, Getaways, Spring 2015
Meet Indonesia Indonesia’s diversity, beauty, and uniqueness make it a virtual guarantee that the only thing you’ll dislike about the country is leaving. Choosing from more than 18,000 islands can be overwhelming, so start with Sumatra, Java, and Bali—three of...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2015 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2015
When someone mentions winter, we often think of poor driving conditions, snowplows, and never leaving the house. It’s easy to forget the magical side of the season—the crispness of freshly fallen snow, adventures in the chilly night air, and evenings spent...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2015 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2015
Are you looking for a new way to explore new places? Whether viewing historical Irish sites on the Viking-styled ship Athlone or vacationing aboard a modern Viking River Cruise ship while traveling through China, travelers agree that river cruises provide a unique and...
