by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 3, 2019 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2019
European countries house some of the world’s most famous pieces of art and recognizable architectural triumphs. Millions of tourists visit the continent each year to personally witness these masterpieces, but it can be overwhelming to decide which cities to...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jun 24, 2012 | Field Notes, Tales From The Trip
I laughed. A lot. “This is not funny!” My mom scowled at our pole-less tent. “Aw, come on—it is funny. I mean this would happen to us.” This referred to our failure to bring tent poles on the second camping trip in a row. Obviously irritated, my mom spread her...
by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 26, 2011 | Features
By Jennifer Jones In order to get accepted as an undergraduate into the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, Italy, Denise Jones needed $12,000 in cash, fluent Italian, and an exceptional score on a grueling three-part exam. Like most college students, she was broke...