by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 13, 2012 | Insider, Summer 2012, Tips & Tricks
I spent my first night in Dublin wondering if I would make it through alive. A few friends I made on a study abroad program convinced me to stay the weekend in a hostel that they had researched on the Internet. Picture a tiny whitewashed room with more beds than floor...
by Stowaway Magazine | Feb 29, 2012 | Insider, Tips & Tricks
Relax, germaphobes. We’ve got you covered! With all the bugs, staphs, and strains floating around, even the well-seasoned traveler can feel a little squeamish when the guy sitting next to him sneezes and touches his tray table. Try these handy products that can help...
by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 28, 2011 | Insider, Tips & Tricks
Photo by Horia Varlan (above); Michael Vermeer (below) Desperately alone. Facing nature’s eradication of the weak with the need to survive winter’s bleak white wilderness. Whether you get lost skiing, hiking, or taking a wrong turn to grandmother’s house, these basic...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 1, 2011 | Insider, Tips & Tricks
For the locals in hotspot cities like London, Paris, Beijing, and Tokyo, the common tourist sticks out like a sore thumb. Often a local can’t help rolling his eyes or muttering under his breath about “another one of those tourists” who is simply “in the way.” The key...
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 | Jul 14, 2011 | Insider, Tips & Tricks
More and more American citizens are choosing to travel and live abroad. Whether you are looking to get away for a short weekend in Mexico or planning on living overseas for an extended period of time, the U.S. government offers a variety of services that can help you...