Summer 2016
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Exploring California's Glass Beach: From Trash to Treasure
Glass Beach was originally a part of the land set aside for the Pomo Native Americans. It was later retaken, delegated as a military fort called Fort Bragg, and over the years softened into the quaint coastal town it is today. In 1906, the town’s residents designated a small bay along the coast as a garbage dump. Forty years later, they moved the dump’s location, but only after irrevocably changing the coastal environment. Nature took the byproduct of the dump and recycled it into a glittering coastline.
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The Waters of Africa
Africa is a magical place where nature roams free alongside history and modernity. Among all of this rich culture flows life-giving rivers and waterfalls. Flowing through different environments, these unique rivers have provided man’s oldest ancestors with life and still provide for today’s current residents. Travel with us to Africa where we will flow down the Nile, across Victoria Falls, and over the Orange, Limpopo, Niger, and Congo Rivers to discover what this great continent has to offer.
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Stepping Out
During the production of this issue of Stowaway, I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Cambodia to document some work that the US State Department is doing. Cambodia has a peril-filled history; it is a country recovering from genocide and overcoming a past wrought with blood.
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Unique Lodging Options
A large map of the world, plastered with clusters of brightly-colored sewing pins, hangs in the home of 73-year-old Myrna Towers. Each pin marks a place that Towers, her husband, Dave, or one of their six children has visited. Myrna and Dave have traveled extensively, and have lived in Great Britain, Cambodia, and Hong Kong. What the map does not show, however, is where they have slept on their travels. A cabin on the African savanna, a chateau in the Alps, and a hut in Mexico are only a few. “If you stay in Best Westerns everywhere you go, you’ll have a very typical trip,” says Towers. They are always on the alert for rare lodging opportunities.
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Making Travel Work for You
You want to see the world. You’re also broke. Is there a solution to this problem other than binge-watching Bollywood films? Yes! The solution is to make money, or at least break even, while you travel. Some of the most popular options are teaching English, working in childcare, taking a job in the airline industry, or doing some form of work exchange.
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Traveling with Food Allergies
We love to experience cultures through their unique cuisine, be it Italian spaghetti or Japanese sushi. However, if you have food allergies, this opportunity also presents some challenges. According to Kim Koeller, the founder of the health education company GlutenFree Passport, approximately 78 million Americans have food allergies, have food intolerance, or are following gluten-free diets. Fortunately, such dietary restrictions don’t have to keep people from feasting on the culture.
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Luxury Camping
Luxury camping (also known as glamping) is a popular modern way to vacation. Most people think extravagant camping just means more money. But with careful research, you can get well-priced camping gear to turn your “roughing-it” trip into a comfortable hiatus. These are just a few of the “must-haves” for camping in luxury.
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Antarctica
Fly in a helicopter. Hike to a beautiful view. Snowboard and ski. These outdoor activities seem standard to a variety of travel destinations. But add snowshoeing over untouched, snow-white flatlands, hanging out with colonies of penguins, and escalating up icebergs, and your vacation takes a sharp turn—a sharp turn south. Welcome to Antarctica.
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Volunteering in Paradise
What makes nature such a tempting getaway? For most, it’s the peaceful contrast to a bustling city. However, much like the city that never sleeps, the Amazon’s constant humming and buzzing reveals a similar atmosphere. Come join the Amazon wildlife community to see what all the commotion is about.
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Amethyst Lake: A Gem in the Uintas
The High Uinta Wilderness Area is an expansive piece of nature crisscrossed with adventurous hiking trails and filled with glittering lakes populated by beautiful trout. The most scenic part of it has to be the trail to Amethyst Lake. Given that the distance to the trailhead (at Christmas Meadows) is within two hours from Provo, Utah, you might expect to see more crowds. However, it’s likely that this short but steep hike keeps away many of the tenderfeet, saving this gem for the more intrepid hikers.
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La Belle Province: A Week in Quebec
Situated at the eastern end of Canada is the sprawling province of Quebec. The second-largest administrative area in the country, this predominantly French-speaking area of more than eight million residents is rich in history, deep in culture, varied in diversity, and plentiful in attractions.
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Wrinkle-Free with Room to Spare: Packing Tips Every Traveler Needs to know
Packing is often viewed as a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be. A few simple adjustments to the way you fold and pack your clothes will keep them neat and wrinkle-free while taking up less room in your luggage.
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Five Smashing London Bookshops
On the list of go-to answers for favorite things to do, reading is near the top for many people. In a bookshop (generally referred to as a bookstore in the United States), we find worlds we can live in for a season. The best London bookshops have many things to offer. For the purposes of this list, the credentials for a smashing (British slang for “awesome”) bookshop are a vast selection of books, an excellent atmosphere, and a diverse array of non-literary merchandise available.
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A Grimm Path: The German Fairy Tale Route
Does modern life sometimes feel too complicated? Wishing you could revisit the innocence and imagination of your childhood? Then pack your bags and prepare for a road trip into the land of fairy tales!
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Funded Travel
On a sunny afternoon, walking along the River Thames felt surreal as I headed toward the reconstruction of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. I never would have expected to be there, especially as an undergraduate student, to study and conduct research. Being a student can sometimes make it difficult to find opportunities to travel. However, here are three ways to help you live your dreams and travel as a student.
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The Seven Temples of the Sea
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. The temples are arranged in a visual chain, creating a circle of protection around the nation. The temples were built in the sixteenth century by Nirartha, a Majapahit monk, in order to honor the Hindu sea gods. Visitors often comment on the temples’ beauty and locations—and monkeys.
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Journey to the Red Centre: National Parks in the Outback
The moment visitors step into the Outback, they know. The Outback has been described as a feeling, rather than a specific geographic area. Whether through its beautiful outdoors or fascinating history, the Outback brings out the spirit of adventure in even those who least expect it.
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