by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 19, 2019 | Blog, Fall 2019
As we walk down the road, we see the old man sitting on his porch, possibly just there for the view, possibly there waiting for us. As we cross the threshold to his property, we say hello to him, calling out: “Tay!” Dad! We ask him how he’s doing. The thing is, he’s...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 8, 2018 | Away For A While, Getaways, Winter 2018
They say that everything is more fun—masaya—in the Philippines. Known for having some of the friendliest and most hospitable people in the world, along with white sand beaches, waterfalls, and majestic bright green mountains, the Philippines should be on everyone’s...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 3, 2016 | Culture, Fall 2016
The Bayanihan Festival celebrated in the Philippines today celebrates the Filipino spirit of cooperation and community. The festival’s name comes from the word bayanihan (pronounced buy-a-knee-hun), which refers to a community’s tradition in which the members help one...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 9, 2016 | Field Notes, Tales From The Trip, Winter 2016
A Ticky Situation Have you ever been so tired from a trip that when you say “thank you” in Spanish, you realize you’re actually in France? Or get yelled at by Patrick Stewart when he’s on stage? Traveling through Europe, my mom and I found that too many things went...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Fall 2015, Field Notes, Off The Beaten Path
Rain pours down the sides of the umbrella protecting my missionary companion and me. We huddle together, walking over to the tricycles parked at the side of the parking lot waiting for passengers. Each tricycle has a particular destination, and we want one headed to a...
