by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 12, 2019 | Fall 2019, Features
North of Siem Reap in northern Cambodia and surrounded by encroaching jungles lies the world’s largest religious monument, Angkor Wat. The name Angkor Wat literally translates to City of Temples, indicating the temple’s massive size and grandeur. Built in the early...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 3, 2019 | Features, Winter 2019
The evening has finally come, and you can go home. Ah, home—the safe haven for the introvert in all of us. You can relax, dispel the stress of a busy day, and cocoon yourself away with a snack and your favorite form of escapism. Some homebodies can build castles out...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 2, 2018 | Blog
Above the entrance of Taizhong City’s Lecheng Temple, there hangs a blessing on painted lanterns: “The wind harmonious, the rain soothful—the country prosperous, the people peaceful.” This blessing greets the thousands of visitors who come to the temple to worship...
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 | 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....
