by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 30, 2017 | Culture, Winter 2017
It’s 2007. American songwriter Rosh Rocheleau and his band—then called “Rosh and One Eye-Glass Broken”—were touring in Europe. Rocheleau stumbled upon “Café in the Dark” in Iceland, a restaurant where blind servers brought food to diners, who ate completely in...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Fall 2016, Field Notes
The Middle East’s unique culture and ancient history intrigues many westerners. The Dome of the Rock, the Sacred Tomb, and the Dead Sea are just a few of the region’s distinctive tourist attractions. However, recent political turmoil causes many travelers to feel...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Culture, Fall 2016
The Bayanihan Festival celebrated in the Philippines today celebrates the Filipino spirit of cooperation and community. The festival’s name comes from the word bayanihan (pronounced buy-a-knee-hun), which refers to a community’s tradition in which the members help one...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Fall 2016, Insider
Do you want to send your friend a classic “Wish you were here!” without a cliché postcard picture attached? No problem. Postagram is a wonderful mix of sending old-school postcards and sharing photos via social media. This app, available for Apple and Android devices,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Culture, Fall 2016
Though graffiti is often seen as vandalism, many places throughout the world have embraced graffiti as a valid art form and as a way to enhance the community. Any vacation can be complemented with a stop to look at one of these legal graffiti destinations. Found in...
