by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog
Natal (the Portuguese word for Christmas) is a relatively unknown vacation spot in northern Brazil. Usually when people think of a Brazilian getaway, they think of Rio de Janeiro or Manaus, but for people who are looking to avoid the crowds and still experience Brazil...
by Stowaway Magazine | Nov 5, 2018 | Blog
Before reading this post, had you ever heard of the town Leavenworth, Washington? Unless you’re a local Washingtonian, probably not. What most people don’t know is that this quaint little town, hidden in the Cascade Mountains, is quite the Bavarian-influenced mountain...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2015 | Happenings, Winter 2015
Chinese New Year, a holiday steeped in folklore and tradition, originated from an ancient Chinese legend. As the story goes, the beginning of each New Year brought the Nian, a terrible beast that preyed on livestock and villagers alike. After much suffering, the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 9, 2010 | Culture
Brazil For Brazilians, the celebrations occur on June 12, called Dia dos Namorados, or the “Day of Lovers.” This day of festivals honors Saint Anthony, patron saint of matchmaking and marriage. Denmark In Denmark, young courters write gaekkebrev, joking letters that...
by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 7, 2010 | Features
Your first impression of Frank Eld would probably underestimate him. He’s middle-aged and has graying hair, and his beard reaches his chest. He usually wears suspenders with a flannel shirt and is almost always wearing a hat. He looks like any other country farmer....
