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The world is a pretty extraordinary place, and The Skinny loves to explore it. Our travel writers share their stories from travels around the globe.
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Travel
Living in Montreal: A Guide
An in-depth guide to life in Montreal, the bilingual bi-cultural beacon of Canada – what to expect, where to go out... and the exact date you'll end up moving house Read more »| 11 Feb 2020 -
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Visiting Georgia
Torn between a city break in Budapest and a backpacking adventure around Northern India? Why not get the best of both worlds by visiting a country where Europe meets Asia – Georgia Read more »| 30 Sep 2019 -
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Auschwitz, and travel in the age of Instagram
The complex reality of visiting a concentration camp in the modern age Read more »| 14 Aug 2019 -
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Is TEFL yet another form of neo-colonialism?
TEFL: an enriching experience for all or yet another form of neo-colonialism? Read more »| 06 Jun 2019 -
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Scottish Adventure Calendar: Spring/Summer 2019
Needing some inspiration on how to get out into the Scottish wilds and challenge yourself? Here’s a small selection of the weird and wonderful places you can go to test your mettle / learn a new skill / push yourself to the edge of endurance and beyond Read more »| 03 May 2019 -
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Grand Tours of Scotland
What happens if you start your adventure and don’t come home? With a bit of prep, a nice sleeping bag and some good cake stops, there’s really no need to Read more »| 29 Apr 2019
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Without a Paddle: Rafting in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand is a favourite stop on the student and graduate itinerary – here's one traveller's tale of urban grit, beautiful nature, and sinking into everything-infested waters Read more »| 23 Apr 2019 -
Intersections
Fascism at Home: The rise of the right in Brazil
As Brazil elected rightwing Jair Bolsonaro as their new leader, one writer looked on from Scotland at the rise of fascism in his home country Read more »| 09 Apr 2019 -
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Living in Valencia: A Guide
The eastern Spanish city of Valencia is a laid-back combination of beach life, cafe culture... and parks filled with giant depictions of Gulliver Read more »| 26 Mar 2019 -
Art
Beyond the Megapolis: Japanese Design & Local Heroes
Since 2015, Local Heroes has been resisting the idea that exceptional design can only be found in the big European cities. This month we explore Japan, discovering multiple creative communities beyond the bright lights of Tokyo Read more »| 08 Mar 2019 -
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Walking the Camino de Santiago solo
What drives someone to walk 500 miles, alone? One writer reflects on their solo trek on the Camino de Santiago Read more »| 25 Feb 2019 -
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Dealing with Depression While Travelling
Does travelling help or hinder mental ill health? One writer shares their experience of travelling the world, only to have depression follow them Read more »| 10 Nov 2018 -
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The realities of travelling as a black woman
One writer explores what it means to travel as a black woman and why despite its difficulties, she always encourages people of colour to go Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
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The Invisible Bears of Ome
One intrepid explorer ventures into 'the wilderness' on the outskirts of Tokyo and has a close encounter with 'a bear' Read more »| 02 Jul 2018 -
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Where your Mouth Is: Sheep Farming in New Zealand
After getting a particularly cancerous pork chop from the local supermarket our writer made a vow – he wasn't going to eat a piece of meat again unless he knew where it came from. Read more »| 20 Jun 2018