by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 1, 2011 | Insider, Tips & Tricks
Traveling is glamorous; it’s fascinating; it’s life changing. Unfortunately, along with the fabulous food and breathtaking views, there comes an unglamorous side to traveling: the traveling. If you’re traveling on a budget, you don’t have the luxury of first-class...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 29, 2011 | Gadgets & Gear, Insider
Back in the day, the “Grand Tour” was the thing to do for 20-something-year-old rich kids. Young aristocrats would tour Europe searching for cultural enlightenment and a bit of adventure. Today, many of us still turn to Europe for the same reasons, but what do those...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 29, 2011 | Parting shot
From the perspective atop the Hohensalzburg Castle (literally, “High Salzburg Fortress” in German), twilight appears over the Salzach River on the eve of the Salzburg Festival, a five-week music and drama celebration held each July. Earlier that day, cannons blasted...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 26, 2011 | Insider, Staff Essay
“What we see before us is just one tiny part of the world. We get into a habit of thinking, this is the world, but it’s not true at all. The real world is a much deeper and darker placer than this, and much of it is occupied by jellyfish and things.”—Haruki Murakami1...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 26, 2011 | Escapades, Insider
Sinister secrets shroud the city of New Orleans, making it the ideal Halloween hideaway. Macabre attractions—perfect for the horror buff and light-hearted traveler alike—lie hidden in its winding streets. Add an element of intrigue to your vacation by experiencing the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 14, 2011 | Insider
For literally my entire life my dad has been sick. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was an infant and we were always aware of his condition. Growing up we watched him take his insulin shots and visited him in the hospital when he got the flu. Once he and...