by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 24, 2017 | Getaways, Winter 2017
A jewel in the desert sands, the Qatar peninsula sits surrounded by crystalline Persian Gulf waters. In its early days, Qatar was sustained mainly by the pearling industry, with fluctuations of its wealth coming from the changing value of pearls. After a brief stint...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 20, 2017 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2017
The world-class ski resort of Verbier lies in the southwest of Switzerland in the canton of Valais. When it comes to skiing in Switzerland, no resort is more idyllic than Verbier. Although not a familiar name to many Americans, Verbier certainly does not go unnoticed....
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 1, 2017 | Getaways, Winter 2017
Don’t let the name fool you—this island doesn’t have anything to do with the slimy green vegetable or the quintessential soft drink. Think pirates. Think “hoi toide.” Think undeveloped beaches. Think wild ponies. Think the perfect island getaway. Wild about Wildlife...
by Stowaway Magazine | Feb 17, 2017 | Away For A Weekend, Getaways, Winter 2017
Settling in for a peaceful day of fishing on the edge of a pristine glacier lake is a dream come true for many vacationers, if only thousands of other vacationers weren’t looking for the exact same thing. Many people retreat to the mountains for peace and quiet, but...
by Stowaway Magazine | Feb 1, 2017 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2017
Perth is a crossroads, a meeting place for both true blue descendants of convicts and new immigrants starting again. Perth, Australia—a coastal city sitting relaxed and cross-legged in the southwest corner of the country—surprises you with its urban vibrancy and old...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Fall 2016, Getaways
There are no troubled waters in the mountain paradise of Glenwood Springs, Colorado—the town boasts the world’s largest hot springs pool, a waterfall splashing into a turquoise lake, and a stretch of the rapid Colorado River. The waters of the hot spring, lake, and...
