by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 5, 2019 | Blog, Fall 2019
British Library, London, UK The British Library houses millions of items from all around the world, and not all of them are books. The most well-known room is the Sir John Ritblat Gallery, where you can see some of the oldest Bible manuscripts in the world. There...
by Stowaway Magazine | May 9, 2019 | Culture, Eats, Fall 2019
The stereotypical nagging parent says, “Keep your elbows off the table and chew with your mouth closed.” From a young age, all of us have been taught the “correct” way to eat. It’s a surprise to no one that the rules we learn (no elbows on the table, don’t slurp your...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 15, 2019 | Blog, Culture, Fall 2019, Happenings
Every year, more than a thousand of the popular Pokémon Pikachu march in perfect sync through Yokohama, Japan, as part of a week-long festival. You may have seen some videos of them on YouTube, perhaps with the “Imperial March” playing in the background. This...
by Stowaway Magazine | Feb 25, 2019 | Blog, Culture, Eats, Fall 2019
Have you ever wanted to be surrounded by hooting owls or stared at by sleepy felines? The Japanese certainly have, and like any good enterprising individual, they have worked to make their dreams a reality. When I went to Japan last year, I had the wonderful...
by Stowaway Magazine | Feb 16, 2019 | Escapades, Winter 2019
From The Chronicles of Narnia to Frozen, people have long been fascinated by the harsh beauty of winter and by the wonder of snow castles. Beyond fairy-tale ice kingdoms, the world is full of genuine ice castles that you can visit and even stay in. Here are just a few...
