by Abbey Huch | May 11, 2020 | Features, Spring 2020
Traveling to a new place brings opportunities to engage with a different culture. Do you wear a headscarf everywhere or just when you visit mosques? Do you pack your two-piece swimsuit or stick with a wet suit? Is it okay to eat while you walk, or will you need to...
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 | Apr 12, 2018 | Fall 2018, Insider, Staff Essay
Visiting memorials is a meaningful part of travel for many people. While some of these memorials might seem like the perfect locations for cute Instagram or Facebook photos, remember that memorials require respect. Here are a few tips for taking interesting,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog
A few years ago, I went to the mall for a new jacket. Armed with promising coupons, I headed down the hall to Macy’s, but just outside the store a young salesperson stopped me. “What are you doing your nills?” he asked. What? I thought, puzzled. He, seeing my...