by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Away For A Week, Fall 2015
Just three hours from Paris by train lies Marseille, an unusual French city warmed by the Mediterranean sun and flavored by a distinctly North African feel. Marseille is France’s biggest port city and has served for centuries as a gateway between Europe and the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Away For A Weekend, Fall 2015, Getaways
After a short ride on the ferry, I stepped onto the street to face a neo-baroque castle. Turning left, I spotted a large, Victorian mansion half-covered in ivy, and then I started to wonder, “Am I in England?” Victoria, Canada, was named after the famous Queen...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 9, 2015 | Fall 2015, Getaways
“That’ll be twenty-four dollars, please,” said the worker at the City Museum. “Great, thanks. Can I have a map?” “Nope. No maps—but don’t worry, we send out workers a half hour before closing time to find lost souls. Have fun!” My husband and I were taking a...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 9, 2015 | Fall 2015, Getaways
With a population pushing eight million, Manhattan is a vibrant collection of histories, peoples, and cultures. To a newcomer, the city can be overwhelming, and rightly so. With an intense network of underground travel and constant crowds, it can be easy for someone...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 27, 2015 | Away For A Weekend, Spring 2015
Still trying to decide where to travel this spring? Portland, Oregon, is the perfect place for an outdoors-inspired weekend getaway. And while Portland might be known for its unique personality, the city’s gardens are known worldwide for their charm and cultural...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 27, 2015 | Away For A Week, Getaways, Spring 2015
“The official motto of Jamaica is ‘Out of many, one people,’” Lori-Ann Drecketts says, “and it is a nice saying, but it doesn’t capture real Jamaica. You want real? Then you say, ‘No problem, mon.’ If you are going to Jamaica, get that into your heart.” A native of...
