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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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FeaturesSavvy Travelling with a Stupid Phone
Is the use of telephones which are smarter than us hampering the travel experience? Read more »| 09 Nov 2016 -
Festivals
Seoul & South Korean shows at the Fringe
A whistlestop tour of South Korea's capital whets the appetite for the Assembly's second Korea season and offers a timely reminder that the world can be beautiful Read more »| 03 Aug 2016 -
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The Longest Bus Trip: Lima, Peru to Cali, Colombia
Sometimes travel is all about the journey; a solo traveller proves a hit on the Peru-Colombia bus route Read more »| 11 Jul 2016 -
TravelLiving in Mexico City
Planning to move to a city of tacos and two-hour lunch breaks? Mexico City might just be the destination for you. Still, there's plenty of other elements to consider... Read more »| 14 Jun 2016 -
TravelA guide to living in Hong Kong
Colossal buildings, zero personal space and hot as hell: why do so many people move to Hong Kong? We report on its many virtues Read more »| 10 Jun 2016 -
TravelLiving in Delhi: An Expat Guide
Our Delhi correspondent offers a definitive guide to life in the Indian capital, from finding a flat and a job to navigating the myriad food and drink options Read more »| 26 May 2016
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Marrakech – Where Medieval Gets Modern
It’s a city that has seen the traditional tarnished by the excesses of Western-style consumerism, yet Marrakech remains an exhaustingly vivid cultural destination Read more »| 11 May 2016 -
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The Elephant in the Room: Thailand's public shame
While the elephant has special significance in Thailand, the creature is often subject to forced labour and cruel treatment. We hear the story of Sangduen 'L... Read more »| 12 Apr 2016 -
Travel
Living in Sydney, Australia: A Guide
It's sunny, they speak English and they have weird and wonderful animals. What's not to love about Australia? Sydney is the country's largest city and boasts beautiful beaches and incredible wages. Read more »| 09 Mar 2016 -
TravelAn Expat Guide to Living in Santiago, Chile
Hands down, Santiago is one of the best places to live in South America – and this guide will tell you why and how to do it Read more »| 08 Mar 2016 -
Travel
Life and Seoul - A guide to South Korea's capital
Thinking of a new life in Seoul, South Korea's capital? Find out if you can hack the pace in our essential expat's guide Read more »| 08 Mar 2016 -
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The Birth of Carnaval in São Paulo
Carnaval used to be uncool in São Paulo, but now that's changing. Read more »| 08 Mar 2016 -
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Living in New York: An expat's guide
So, you want to live in New York? An ex-pat’s guide to finding your feet in the Big Apple. Read more »| 23 Feb 2016 -
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Life in Kuala Lumpur: Culture, cuisine & the law
Our Malaysia correspondent offers a guide to life in Kuala Lumpur aka KL, from roti canai to a complex dual legal system Read more »| 11 Feb 2016 -
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Living in Dubai: Work, culture and booze licenses
Our man in Dubai offers a definitive guide to living there, from procuring a booze license to picking the right mall Read more »| 05 Feb 2016