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Fall 2011

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I-90: Sites along America’s longest highway

December 28, 0011 12:00 AM
Interstate-90 is the longest interstate highway in the United States. Stretching from Seattle to Boston, it’s 3,099.07 miles long and crosses 14 states. Whether you’re going the entire distance or just partway, here is a selection of some of the popular sites along I-90.
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Winter Olympic Cities

December 28, 0011 12:00 AM
Since 1924, the Winter Olympic Games have preserved a time-honored tradition of inviting world-class athletes to come together in friendly competition. As the world prepares for the Winter 2014 Olympics in Russia, check out these Winter Olympic sites from recent years and take note of the activities that you can still enjoy there.
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Sundance Film Festival

December 28, 0011 12:00 AM
in·dy 'in-dē n, adj : Short for independent and used in phrases such as “indy films.” Doesn’t always mean low-budget. As a movement, “indy” connotes trendy-while-pretending-not-to-be-trendy. One who is “indy” may sport uniquely shaped hats, retro glasses, and eco-friendly duds.
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Mykonos and Santorini

December 28, 0011 12:00 AM
The village of Santorini lies perched on a steep hillside. Photography courtesy of Denise Jones
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St. Louis: Free-for-All

December 28, 0011 12:00 AM
Travelers with lean pockets and wide interests should include St. Louis at the top of their “To Go” list. The stomping ground of literary giants Tennessee Williams and T. S. Eliot, St. Louis has a rich urban culture.
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What's in Your Pocket?

December 26, 0011 12:00 AM
In 1897, Karl Elsener, a native of Switzerland, attached a can opener and a screwdriver to a common switchblade and unknowingly created a cultural icon. The tool rose to international popularity when American troops began buying the knives en masse during World War II, but they had difficulty pronouncing its German name—Schweizer Offiziersmesser (Swiss Officer’s Knife)—and the nickname “Swiss Army Knife” was born. Here’s a selection of some of the most interesting and useful multi-tool knives available on the market today.
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Star Wars Film Locations

December 26, 0011 12:00 AM
You don’t have to book a light-speed flight to Endor to see amazing locations featured in the epic Star Wars saga. Locations on our own planet provided the backdrop for the scenes in these beloved movies—and you can visit them. Here’s a sample:
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To Err Is Human

December 26, 0011 12:00 AM
“Know all, and you will pardon all.” —Thomas à Kempis
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Tuna-Can Travels

December 26, 0011 12:00 AM
Rickshaws crowd the streets of practically every major city in India. Photo by Johanna Quist-Nelson
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Go for It!

December 26, 0011 12:00 AM
The release of this winter issue of Stowaway marks two years since the magazine’s premier issue in January 2010. In the short time Stowaway has been published, it has received two national awards of recognition: a Bronze Award for “Best Editorial/New Publication” and an Award of Excellence for “Custom-Published Magazines and Journals.”
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside

December 26, 0011 12:00 AM
When it’s 20 degrees outside, dressing stylish may be the last thing on your mind. But whether you’re caught in a snowstorm on your way to the theater or just out for a stroll on a chilly February evening, your attire doesn’t have to be as drab as the weather. Here are five items that will keep you looking chic regardless of climate . . . or budget.
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Survive the Cold

December 26, 0011 12:00 AM
Photo by Horia Varlan (above)
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Parting Shot: Winter 2011

December 26, 0011 12:00 AM
Photo by Stephanie Secrist
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Istanbul

December 26, 0011 12:00 AM
By Lauren Swainston Pinegar
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Czech It Out

December 26, 0011 12:00 AM
Known as the “City of a Thousand Spires,” Prague is one of the hidden gems of Europe. The capital of the Czech Republic is one large outdoor museum of beautiful architecture ranging from the fourteenth century to today. Because Prague was relatively spared during World War I and II, many of the buildings are still in their original condition.
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Chicago Restaurant Week

December 26, 0011 12:00 AM
After speaking with many top chefs of rave-reviewed restaurants, Davidman reports that chefs hate the question “What’s good here?” If it’s on the menu, it’s good. Otherwise why would they be cooking it?
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Brent Fluckiger is Living Life on the Edge . . . of a Canvas

December 25, 0011 12:00 AM
When people think of wildlife painters, they may imagine someone hunched over a canvas in a peaceful forest, quietly capturing the tranquil beauty of nature. While Brent Fluckiger has spent some time painting in the outdoors—and painting over mosquitoes that get stuck in his wet paint—the majority of his 36 years as a painter and taxidermist have been anything but peaceful. Fluckiger’s career has been filled with everything from near-death encounters with Kodiak bears to 1,000-foot cliffs to strong currents off the shore of Alaska, all in the pursuit of art. But his greatest challenge has been to do what he loves while still being able to provide for his family.We caught up with this active artist and were able to ask him a few questions about his life, his love, and the lessons learned from his nearly four decades of experience.
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A Royal Treat in Chantilly

December 25, 0011 12:00 AM
Every tourist visits Versailles while in France, but my friend and I—two crazy girls armed with backpacks and French dictionaries—were not “every tourist.” Wanting a more magical and authentic French adventure, we caught a train to a place a local recommended: Chantilly, home of horse racing and birthplace of whipped cream. (Yes, crème chantilly is French for whipped cream.)
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