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 | Apr 16, 2012 | Escapades, Insider, Summer 2012
An octopus that predicts the future. Grass-scented toilet paper. When you attend the UEFA European Football Championship, you’re always surprised at the interesting behavior of soccer fans from around the world. In June 2012, fans from 16 countries in Europe will...
by Stowaway Magazine | Feb 29, 2012 | Culture, Eats
Considering the pretzel’s many varied forms, it is no surprise that this tasty treat is probably the world’s oldest snack. An Italian monk around AD 610 is attributed with creating this delightful little treat as a reward for children who successfully memorized their...