by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 25, 2013 | Insider, Insights, Winter 2013
As the clock struck midnight on February 2, 1913, a crowd of 3,000 people rushed into the new Grand Central Terminal, eagerly awaiting the first electric train departures and arrivals. By the end of the day, more than 150,000 New Yorkers gazed upon the magnificence of...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 25, 2013 | Insider, Insights, Winter 2013
Legends dwell in just about every nook of New Zealand. One such legend tells of a dramatic way that Te Ruinga, a mighty warrior, tested his men’s bravery. To find the bravest men to fight against the tyrant Tapaue, Te Ruinga traveled to Te Wai Heke o Maoa (Maoa’s...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 25, 2013 | Gadgets & Gear, Insider, Winter 2013
These may look like ordinary travel items. But they have all of the usual refinements, as Q would say, for a man or a woman on holiday to travel in 007 style. Spy Gear Lever $21–$45 Now this is a gadget Q would be especially keen on. When planning your amazing...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 25, 2013 | Insider, Tips & Tricks, Winter 2013
As you may have noticed, employees of the International Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are paid to inspect the contents of your suitcases every time you travel. They see everything one suitcase at a time through the power of x-ray vision on a tiny...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 25, 2013 | Insider, Tips & Tricks, Winter 2013
“Airline Essentials Kit?” Comedian Brian Regan pokes fun at this obvious misnomer in his hilarious routine: “Oh, these are the essentials . . . then I overpacked. I thought I needed all that stuff I meticulously put in my suitcase—I stand corrected.” Prepare for...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 25, 2013 | Insider, Insights, Winter 2013
New Zealanders take great pains to protect their native birds by building bird sanctuaries. Following are some of the species that can be found at the Harker Reserve in Onewhero. Fantail (Piwakawaka) Fantails are attracted to bugs that fly up in reaction to...
