Winter 2012

In his travels, Bugs Bunny regularly wound up going a direction opposite from what he intended, arriving in such diverse places as the Himalayas or Scotland. The reason for these mixed-up and mistaken destinations? He “shoulda taken that left toin at Albukoikee.”

Gang and mafia members, that’s who!

Don’t leave the information age behind while traveling. Be sure to pick up a smart phone instead of a travel book for guidance. It will save time, money, and headaches. And it may even keep you from being labeled as a TOURIST.

Considering the pretzel’s many varied forms, it is no surprise that this tasty treat is probably the world’s oldest snack. An Italian monk around AD 610 is attributed with creating this delightful little treat as a reward for children who successfully memorized their Bible verses and prayers.

From appetizers to entrées, food lovers can taste the world in one little bean. For more than 7,000 years, chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) have been a staple food across a dozen different lands such as the United States, Italy, India, and the Middle East. The chickpea’s wonderful versatility makes it a useful ingredient in a delicious variety of food categories, including soups, salads, desserts, dips, entrées, and breads.

Created in 1912, the Czarevich Egg was created for Empress Alexandra Feodorovna as a tribute to her son, Alexei. Photography courtesy of Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. On Easter morning, you are probably used to seeing a wicker basket filled with eggs—perhaps dyed chicken eggs, chocolate eggs, or colorful plastic eggs filled with a variety of candy treats. But what would you think if the eggs hadn’t been laid by a chicken or weren’t made of plastic or sugar?

Berlin is a big city with a big history, and it may be overwhelming to know where to start exploring. Much of Berlin’s history is preserved and conveyed through the city’s architecture, which makes an architectural tour the perfect way to experience its culture. Here are some places you don’t want to miss this spring.

Relax, germaphobes. We’ve got you covered! With all the bugs, staphs, and strains floating around, even the well-seasoned traveler can feel a little squeamish when the guy sitting next to him sneezes and touches his tray table. Try these handy products that can help keep you safe, sane, and sanitary.

With the earth as their canvas, gardeners use many varieties of plants during the springtime to create magnificent works of art. Even in extreme climates, gardens have been created to beautify the earth and inspire the imagination of all who have a chance to see them. Many locations around the world have large, elaborate gardens that highlight the cultures, values, and beliefs of their creators. From the rock gardens of Japan to the cactus gardens of Arizona, there are many destinations where travelers can appreciate the peaceful beauty of these artistic gardens.

Every spring, Washington, DC, wakes from its wintertime slumber in dazzling shades of pink and white bursting from the blossoms of thousands of cherry trees. Millions of visitors flock to the nation’s capital to admire the blossoms and celebrate spring with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. But the attraction is more than just beautiful flowers. Over the 100 years since their planting, these cherry trees have come to symbolize friendship, hope, and—in true spring fashion—renewal.

For a video on the making of Stowaway, check out the recent spotlight from the BYU Weekly team. The segment on Stowaway starts at 3:30.

Advisor Jordan Carroll with staff member Caroline Kowallis

BYU Magazine's Winter 2012 issue was just released and highlights Stowaway's award-winning work in the article 'From Mykonos to Appalachia: Editing students in landlocked Utah take readers around the world.'

Each of the seven issues of Stowaway Magazine were created by a unique staff. Photo by Chelsea Fitch.Stowaway is a quarterly not-for-profit travel magazine created and published as a project for the capstone class of the editing minor at Brigham Young University (BYU). All class members contribute to planning, writing, editing, designing, creating web content, and selling ads.