by Jordan Park | Dec 7, 2020 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2021
“It’s a cross between Hawaii and Ireland;” that’s how the Azores (Os Açores in Portuguese) are commonly described. Owned by Portugal, these nine volcanic islands sit in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean about 1,500 kilometers (1,000 miles) west of the European...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 2, 2016 | Field Notes, Off The Beaten Path, Spring 2016
The Island of the Gods. The land of a thousand temples. The island nation of Bali is home to many mystic and spiritual things. Probably the most visited tourist destination in Indonesia, Bali is home to seven key temples known as the seven temples of the sea....
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Highway Highlight, Insider, Summer 2014
The Overseas Highway connects Florida’s mainland to the Key Islands. The highway itself is impressive, spanning more than 100 miles and including 47 bridges. But beyond that, it’s a great way to see some of the best sights Florida has to offer. Most world-famous roads...
by Stowaway Magazine | Aug 31, 2012 | Fall 2012, Field Notes, Off The Beaten Path
Twenty-year-old German composer Felix Mendelssohn is at sea more than 1,200 miles from home. The rough surf hisses and heaves, tossing the boat recklessly through the waves. Reaching what seems to be the edge of the world, he enters Fingal’s Cave on the coast of...
by Stowaway Magazine | Aug 31, 2012 | Fall 2012, Features
Pulled in by the promise of year-round perfect weather, pristine beaches, and tropical flora and fauna, vacationers flock to the Bahamas in droves—an average of over 4 million per year, 85 percent of whom come from the United States. Just 160 miles from Florida’s...
