by Stowaway Magazine | Feb 1, 2019 | Insider, Tips & Tricks, Winter 2019
Michaela Scarrott was excited to spend a month with her friends in what was described on Airbnb as a “luxury apartment” located in Whangarei, New Zealand. There was only one problem—Michaela wasn’t looking at the apartment on Airbnb, but was on a fake website posing...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 3, 2019 | Insider, Winter 2019
In 2018, Hurricane Florence tore through Virginia and the Carolinas, displacing 750,000 to 1 million inhabitants and pushing the death toll to seventeen people. The National Weather Center says hurricane season runs from June to November, but despite the long season,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 13, 2018 | Fall 2018, Insider, Tips & Tricks
While classic tourist staples, like fanny packs and tennis shoes, are irreplaceable, there’s no reason to disregard the benefits of modern technology available for travelers today. Who needs a travel agent? So long as you have a smartphone, everything you could...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 13, 2018 | Fall 2018, Insider
A whitewater river rafting trip is an unforgettable experience. There are astounding views, soul-stirring towering canyons, majestic waterfalls, magnificent overlooks, and marvelous slot canyons—all only accessible by river. Away from distractions, it is a time of...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 12, 2018 | Fall 2018, Insider, Staff Essay
Visiting memorials is a meaningful part of travel for many people. While some of these memorials might seem like the perfect locations for cute Instagram or Facebook photos, remember that memorials require respect. Here are a few tips for taking interesting,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 10, 2018 | Fall 2018, Gadgets & Gear, Insider
“Packing is my favorite part of traveling!” said no one ever. Every time I travel, I repeat the same mistakes: stuffing my suitcase full of unnecessary items, dragging my heavy luggage through crowded airports, and leaving most of what I packed...
