by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 22, 2017 | Features, Winter 2017
A gentle brook bristles in the distance, and the soft plodding of travelers’ feet on damp moss fills the hush of the Japanese forest. Travelers dressed in white pack up their tents, and you join them as they shoulder their belongings and begin their journey. A dirt...
by Stowaway Magazine | Feb 20, 2017 | Culture, Four Corners, Winter 2017
Known for its sweet taste, honey is as versatile as it is delicious. People have taken advantage of this ingredient for thousands of years, in uses ranging from medicinal cough remedies to savory sauces. Honey remains a staple food in cultures across the world. The...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Culture, Fall 2016
Kimonos are the ultimate icon of Japanese culture. From the Asian-inspired tops at the trendy clothing chain Forever 21 to Madonna’s vibrant red garb in her 2009 music video and even to Van Gogh’s works inspired by the Land of the Rising Sun, it’s no secret: kimonos...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 2, 2016 | Happenings, Spring 2016
“April showers bring May flowers”—and with them, flower festivals. These events are found in many different countries and cultures, so no matter where you are in the world, you’re certain to find a flower festival nearby and people with whom to celebrate the advent of...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 9, 2016 | Field Notes, Off The Beaten Path, Winter 2016
Fascinating and mysterious, abandoned settlements offer a glimpse at how people lived in the past. See how time similarly stands still in five haunting—and visitable—abandoned cities in a variety of countries. Kadykchan, Russia Kadykchan—located near the Avan-Yurvakh...
