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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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TravelLife 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 -
FeaturesThe 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 -
FeaturesLife 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 -
FestivalsInternational Events Calendar 2016
That February darkness getting you down? We've selected the best cultural treats of 2016 from around the world to help you dream of sunnier adventures. Read more »| 01 Feb 2016
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Living in Manila: An expat guide
Last year my girlfriend and I moved to Manila. The choice was something of a ‘spin a globe and point to a place’ type decision. Although no... Read more »| 01 Feb 2016 -
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Living in Amsterdam: University and Beyond
With postgraduate education in the UK only getting more expensive, now might be the time to consider your options further afield. Here’s what makes living in Amsterdam a great candidate for studies and culture Read more »| 25 Jan 2016 -
FeaturesLiving in Bogotá, Colombia: A Guide
Living in Bogotá as a foreigner presents little everyday challenges that pampered westerners from first world countries might not be used to. Read more »| 19 Jan 2016 -
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A Guide to Living in Madrid
One British ex-pat offers a guide to living in Spain's capital, Madrid Read more »| 18 Jan 2016 -
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2016 Travel Resolutions
A year has changed into another year. Since at this point of human evolution we have lost the ability to think for ourselves or make our own decisions, here is a list of travel-based resolutions we can pretend we’re going to achieve this year Read more »| 31 Dec 2015 -
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Things to Do in Berlin at Christmas and New Year
Thinking of going to Berlin for Christmas or New Year? Our expat friend shares his tips on how to party like a local, from the Berlin Christmas markets to Berghain, the key things to do in Berlin over the festive period... and where to watch the fireworks Read more »| 08 Dec 2015 -
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Travel report: Clockenflap Festival, Hong Kong
We report back on the travel experience of Hong Kong's Clockenflap festival, its premier music event that holds a mirror up to the idiosyncratic city itself. Read more »| 04 Dec 2015 -
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Glasgow Fireworks - Where to watch them
We look at some of the best places to see fireworks in Glasgow this Bonfire Night Read more »| 28 Oct 2015 -
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Edinburgh Fireworks - Where to watch them
Time to crane your necks skywards and gawp at colours and loud noises – here’s The Skinny’s guide to the best places to see fireworks in Edinburgh this Bonfire Night Read more »| 28 Oct 2015