by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 25, 2020 | Away For A Weekend, Getaways, Winter 2020
It all started with an earthquake. On March 20, 1980, the communities in Skamania County, Washington, US, experienced a 4.2 magnitude earthquake; this was the first definite sign that Mount St. Helens, a volcano that had been largely dormant, was about to erupt. Over...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 25, 2020 | Escapades, Winter 2020
Are you in for a ride? Then coast through history with us and discover some of the oldest amusement parks in the world. 1. Bakken (Dyrehavsbakken) • Klampenborg, Denmark • 1583 Dyrehavsbakken, or Bakken for short, is the world’s oldest operational amusement park....
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 25, 2020 | Gadgets & Gear, Insider, Winter 2020
It’s 2019, and there are more people traveling solo than ever. In fact, solo travelers proclaim that their individual adventures are some of their most treasured travel experiences. While there are many perks to traveling alone, the truth is that it’s not as safe as...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 25, 2020 | Field Notes, Off The Beaten Path, Winter 2020
Unless you consider yourself a serious Trekkie, you may have never heard of Riverside, Iowa. This small town in the southeast corner of Iowa is home to fewer than 1,000 people. But in the year 2228, Riverside will become home to a very important hero: Captain Kirk....
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 23, 2020 | Field Notes, Service, Winter 2020
Sometimes Instagram can get you down—especially the week of spring break, when your feed is filled with exotic photos from your friends’ vacations. For many college students, extravagant vacations just don’t fit in the budget. But there’s a new trend that may just put...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 13, 2020 | Features, Winter 2020
Film, in a sense, is a form of magic. It has the power to transport us to new destinations, different time periods, and various situations—all from our seats. It’s no wonder that as humans we want a little more of this magic in our lives, so we travel to locations...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 9, 2020 | Insider, Tips & Tricks, Winter 2020
G’day, cobber. It may seem barmy, but folks around the world really do use slang like this. In fact, every English-speaking country has its own vocabulary full of slang terms. So, before you take a trip to Australia or England, make sure you know your destination’s...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 9, 2020 | Culture, Four Corners, Winter 2020
Who doesn’t have the temptation for ice cream? Even those with an intolerance to lactose struggle not to eat it! This perfect treat is found in abundance all over the world and comes in a variety of flavors and forms. Here are several unique variations you can make at...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 9, 2020 | Letter from the Editor, Winter 2020
Honeysuckle. That was all I could smell as I strolled through the backwoods of northern Alabama. I took in the faint smell that left an even fainter taste in my mouth. Something about the copacetic atmosphere filled me with perspective and appreciation for the natural...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 9, 2020 | Arts, Culture, Winter 2020
A deeply traditional musical sensation has been sweeping through West Africa’s Senegal for the past few decades, and it continues to be an ever-evolving art form that only grows in popularity in this day and age. This music, known as mbalax (pronounced “mm-ballah”),...
