by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 1, 2014 | Fall 2014, Insider, Insights
The tourist attractions in Chiang Mai, Thailand, are often touted as must-sees. If you know anyone who’s been to northern Thailand, you’ve probably heard tales of zip-lining, tiger-petting, and elephant-riding. In the city, ardent tuk-tuk drivers rumble through the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 1, 2014 | Fall 2014, Insider, Travel App
If you’ve ever wished someone could have warned you about a traffic jam before you got stuck in it, here’s the app for you. Waze is “the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app” on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. The Waze app is a free way for...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 1, 2014 | Fall 2014, Insider, Tips & Tricks
The next time you’re trying to decide what makes it into your suitcase and what gets left behind, there’s one thing you should definitely take with you: a hammock. Seriously. Hammocks weigh next to nothing—many weigh in at barely over a pound. And they’re also the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Aug 20, 2014 | Insider, Insights, Summer 2014
As my eyes travel around the room, I am both terrified and fascinated by the USSR propaganda lining every inch of the otherwise barren space. Each item feels like a jab in my side. “Miss,” the guide’s small voice calls me back to reality. I smile into her somber blue...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Fall 2014, Insider, Tips & Tricks
Everyone’s seen them—those groan-worthy photos in your uncle’s photo album. You may think they are silly. But if you go all the way to Italy and don’t pretend to hold up the Leaning Tower of Pisa, you may feel like you missed out. Even if you never show them to...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Fall 2014, Gadgets & Gear, Insider
We all have to go sometime. But while many travel locations pander to their tourists’ wishes, it is almost inevitable that you will have to use local styles of toilets at some point. Here are a few things you can expect while “going” away from home.Pick your own...
