by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 1, 2014 | Away For A Weekend, Getaways, Recent Articles, Spring 2014
The warm beaches of California may seem inviting to those looking to get away from school for a while. But the Oregon coast offers much more to experience in sea life and scenery. In Lincoln City, just two hours from Portland, you’ll find beautiful rocky shores,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2014 | Away For A Week, Getaways, Winter 2014
New England is home to many famous authors. Today, many of their residences have become museums or National Historic Landmarks. Why not travel to some of their homes to see where they got their inspiration? Grant Olsen, a freelance writer and literary enthusiast who...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2014 | Away For A Weekend, Winter 2014
San Francisco is known for landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. But did you know that it is also home to moving landmarks? Street performers, known as “buskers,” are scattered all over the city and have been entertaining natives and tourists...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2014 | Away For A Week, Getaways, Winter 2014
The man who walked over to our table was tall. He bent forward, hovering over my newly delivered Texan steak. “I’m putting $20 in the band’s tip jar to see you do the chicken dance.” I was left staring dumbfounded as he walked over to the stage, put in the $20, and...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2014 | Away For A Weekend, Getaways, Winter 2014
Traditionally, you go to a library to find books. On the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, however, there is a whole lot more to the library than approximately 600,000 volumes and several million original manuscripts. Your trip to Yale University’s...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 8, 2013 | Away For A Weekend, Fall 2013, Getaways
Las Vegas is known for its extravagant casinos and bustling nightlife, but few people are familiar with the gorgeous landscapes situated just 45 minutes from the center of the Strip. Perfect for hiking, these locations offer a wide variety of sights and experiences...